Classic Convertible Collection Up For Auction in Minnesota

by Michael Satterfield

Ron Windel’s first car was a 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. it was the car he drove when he met his wife and the car that started his love of Convertibles. Ron married Carol after they fell in love in that Impala. But right after they got married, Ron was drafted, to fight in Vietnam. During his tour, he was shot and wounded, returning home with a Purple Heart to discover his family had sold his Impala as they needed something more practical for the family.

Settling back into civilian life in New York Mills, Minnesota Ron built an incredible life for himself and his family, he also set an ambitious goal, to own one over Chevrolet Belair and Impala convertible produced. Along the way, he picked up other convertibles from Ford, Pontiac, and other collector cars and trucks like a Dodge Charger RT

After over 50 years of collecting, Ron and Carol have decided to sell of their amazing collection at private auction at their home on September, 19th, 2020. Hosted by VanDerBrink Auctions who will sell the collection onsite and via online bidding.

Auction Catalog:
1950 GMC Pickup,6 cylinder
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1958 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
1968 Chevrolet Convertible
1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable Hardtop
1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria 2dr Hardtop
1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible
1970 Dodge Charger RT-440
1968 VW Beetle Convertible

In addition to the classic cars and trucks, the auction will include vintage tractors, parts cars, and automotive parts and collectibles. See the full catalog and register to big at vanderbrinkauctions.com.