Popular Post other dog Posted July 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2022 Dispatcher Randy from where I worked sent me a link to a facebook page the other day. I'm already in the group but I hadn't seen the post. It was pictures of all these old cars and trucks that have been stored in a building in Lynchburg. The owner passed away and apparently an auction company was moving some vehicles out and checking the inventory. Some units had "do not sell" signs on them. We rode up to the lower basin in Lynchburg yesterday to take a look and be nosy. I took a few pictures, but nowhere near of everything. If you're on facebook, the link was here-https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694101117515695/?multi_permalinks=3177418775850581&ref=share Another couple was there yesterday doing the same thing we were doing, and the guy said they were going to auction the collection sometime in September or October, and the auction would be on-line as well as at the site. That's about all I know about it, I had never heard of the owner so I don't know what he did or anything. The guy we talked to yesterday said he had other buildings full of cars somewhere, and I heard he had a bunch more in Wisconsin I think it was. Here's some of the units from the facebook page- this is a wild looking machine here- The Forsyth truck was from the same company as these trucks I photographed in Winchester, Va. in 2006. 4 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 These are some of the pictures I took. Except this one. I didn't take this, but that's a beautiful lake. This GMC 7000 appeared to be in excellent shape. The tags on it were last good in 2008. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Some nice interesting trucks. I like the hell out of the Diamond T pickup (also the off topic model). Do you remember the owner's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Oh my god that’s everybody’s wet dream barn finds …. Yaaaaaaaaaahooooooo … like the chick man… thanks Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, HarryS said: Some nice interesting trucks. I like the hell out of the Diamond T pickup (also the off topic model). Do you remember the owner's name? From the original facebook post- "Had the privelege of touring part of the late Mark Smith's collection in the old Lynchburg foundry building. Some really interesting vehicles!" Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Oh, here we go- https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions?fbclid=IwAR0LLQ5bNFhI7pPM0QuhM8CWe-u7rnq2-f5TuHo57HVJhp0MtN_tfdylGIY#AbsoluteVirtualPetrolianaAndAdvertisingAuction Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted July 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2022 That's pretty good thinking on that girl's part. Keeping those life preservers so close to the lake. No wonder someone took her picture. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 WOW!!! What a barn full!!!! That Diamond T 201 looks in good shape All the stainless is there.. There were only 7000 built from mid 1938 to end of 1949.. Should bring big $$$$!! Tommy, if you can get me the serial number, on data plate on right side of cowl under the hood, I can narrow down the year. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 There's not too much in those pictures that doesn't have potential. All very interesting stuff......even that thing that looks like a torpedo or something that I have no idea what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 50 minutes ago, Brocky said: WOW!!! What a barn full!!!! That Diamond T 201 looks in good shape All the stainless is there.. There were only 7000 built from mid 1938 to end of 1949.. Should bring big $$$$!! Tommy, if you can get me the serial number, on data plate on right side of cowl under the hood, I can narrow down the year. I would, but I don't know where it is now. I looked at what they had outside but we didn't go in the building at all. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 46 minutes ago, Mark T said: There's not too much in those pictures that doesn't have potential. All very interesting stuff......even that thing that looks like a torpedo or something that I have no idea what it is. i don't remember what that car is, but there were not too many made. on edit: i think it was called a "dymaxion" built in the early thirty's Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I was think'n '30s I believe stuff like that was in the Art Deco period . It reminds me of some of those tankers and beer trucks from back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 The back of it sorta looks like a great grandfather to a '63 Vette. That Dodge with the welder looks like it's not far from driveable, let alone in fantastic shape overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Mark Smith, the deceased owner had a huge car collection, mostly original, good condition. I didn't know he had all those trucks. We were in downtown Lynchburg some years ago and saw some of his cars in the Murphy's or maybe Penney's dept store building. Both the main and downstairs were filled. There were also a number of old Harleys and Indians. One of the guys working on the cars said he had another building full, must of been this building and also one north of Madison Heights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 18 hours ago, HarryS said: Mark Smith, the deceased owner had a huge car collection, mostly original, good condition. I didn't know he had all those trucks. We were in downtown Lynchburg some years ago and saw some of his cars in the Murphy's or maybe Penney's dept store building. Both the main and downstairs were filled. There were also a number of old Harleys and Indians. One of the guys working on the cars said he had another building full, must of been this building and also one north of Madison Heights. Yes, I saw somewhere that some were in Lovingston. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 23 hours ago, other dog said: I would, but I don't know where it is now. I looked at what they had outside but we didn't go in the building at all. I took that picture and the truck with the welder from way up the street, I should have walked over I guess. I don't know if they were going to park all the vehicles in the field for the auction or put them back inside, or haul them someplace else. They'd better put them back inside somewhere or there won't be anything left of them by auction time. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 I saw some more pictures on the "Living in Lynchburg" page of the vehicles they're going to auction. There's an M37 Dodge, some tractors, and even an airplane. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224874207035955&set=pcb.3180233168902475 As soon as I saw this picture I knew exactly where they were. Madison Heights, the dump trailers across the street gave it away. I have an appointment at the eye doctor tomorrow about half a mile from there. I might take a look, but the comments on the original post would indicate that the guys working on this job are not exactly friendly. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swishy Posted July 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2022 gr8 I See lots of mountains ( . ) ( . ) LOL cya 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 4:27 PM, Swishy said: gr8 I See lots of mountains ( . ) ( . ) LOL cya what?..that's not mountains, it's a lak- oh, never mind, you're right- I see the mountains now. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted July 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2022 So, I went to the eye Dr. in Madison Heights today. I rode by those vehicles that were parked to take a look. I probably won't post any more pictures, or go by there again, unless somebody wants me to investigate anything further. I still think it's some pretty neat stuff though. Right up yonder where the road curves, just over the "N" on the tail of the plane is the doctor's office I went to. Neat looking old unit here too- Lots of tractors. I wouldn't be surprised if some of this stuff ended up at the Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor museum. There was some old wooden boats out there too, but I didn't get any pictures of them. Nice looking Impala- oh wait, that's mines,never mind. It's not for sale. ...a little work on this baby and you could be flying in no time! 4 1 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theakerstwo Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 3:52 PM, other dog said: So, I went to the eye Dr. in Madison Heights today. I rode by those vehicles that were parked to take a look. I probably won't post any more pictures, or go by there again, unless somebody wants me to investigate anything further. I still think it's some pretty neat stuff though. Right up yonder where the road curves, just over the "N" on the tail of the plane is the doctor's office I went to. Neat looking old unit here too- Lots of tractors. I wouldn't be surprised if some of this stuff ended up at the Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor museum. There was some old wooden boats out there too, but I didn't get any pictures of them. Nice looking Impala- oh wait, that's mines,never mind. It's not for sale. ...a little work on this baby and you could be flying in no time! AviationDB - Aviation Database - Aircraft N93780 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Here's a couple of youtube videos that were posted about the auction. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Looks like there is something for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 That coupe at the 2.22 .... holy cow, what a hot rod that would make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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