Have you seen the news about the treasure trove of 500 classic cars stashed away in the small town of Pierce, Nebraska? Apparently there have been stories…{"id":4104,"date":"2013-09-26T14:53:46","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T21:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=4104"},"modified":"2013-10-11T13:04:54","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T20:04:54","slug":"x-marks-the-spot-automotive-archaeology-buried-treasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/26\/x-marks-the-spot-automotive-archaeology-buried-treasure\/","title":{"rendered":"X Marks the Spot: Automotive Archaeology & Buried Treasure!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you seen the news about the treasure trove of 500 classic cars\u00a0stashed<\/a> away\u00a0in the small town of Pierce, Nebraska? \u00a0Apparently there have been stories for years about a dealer who kept unsold stock over the course of his career. \u00a0What’s amazing is that the rumors were true. \u00a0And now this vintage collection of mostly Chevys from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, many with 20 miles or less on the odometer, are being auctioned off. \u00a0The two day Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Auction<\/a> has drawn the attention of classic car lovers from all over the world… obviously! \u00a0As of this writing, a rare 1958 Chevy Cameo truck had a high bid of $46,000. \u00a0Slightly over my budget already, and it’s expected to hit six figures! \u00a0Meanwhile, the 1977 Chevy Vega is at a much more affordable $3,400. \u00a0If only I had listened to my parents and become a doctor!<\/p>\n

There must be a biological need to search, explore, and discover. \u00a0The craving is human nature. \u00a0From Columbus in 1492, to the California Gold Rush in 1848, to the yard sale that I rummaged through last Saturday… it seems people are always looking for something. That’s what makes the Lambrecht Auction and Bourbon Tunnel stories so compelling. \u00a0Because actually<\/em>\u00a0 finding the treasure is indescribably exciting. \u00a0Everyone loves a good barn find! \u00a0(FYI, I scored a sweet set of gently used golf clubs at the yard sale! \u00a0Okay, my wife wasn’t as excited as I was, but…)<\/p>\n

It’s this biological need that makes the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show so valuable to both buyers and sellers from all over the nation. \u00a0We’re one of the few places where you can routinely\u00a0expect<\/em> to find unbelievable treasures. \u00a0With the next show just around the corner, you can feel the excitement building here. \u00a0Soon the place will be buzzing with the passion and anticipation of people on a quest… whether they’re searching for an original rocker molding to complete their ’41 Buick, the badges needed to restore a ’55 Bel Air, or maybe just a “Chevy Parking Only” sign to complete the garage!<\/p>\n