United Group Insurance

Classic cars up for Auction this weekend in Corning

News

September 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa/KCCI) -A southwest Iowa car collector says it’s time to clean out the garage — a garage with 150 classic cars. Car collector Roger Sorenson plans on selling most of them in an auction this weekend. At 14, Sorenson traded a horse for a Ford Model A. Now, at 78 years old, he’s got more than 100 cars. Chevy’s, Fords, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Packards, AMC, you name it. The collection is now parked at the Adams County speedway and is turning into a bit of a tourist attraction.Some are in good shape and don’t need much work. Others, like a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood, with giant tail fins, are a bit worn out.  Sorensen said it’s time to downsize. He’ll sell most of his cars at auction. And he’ll keep a few, for old times’ sake.

The auction is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Adams County Racetrack Infield in Corning. The auction will be live onsite with online bidding. You can find more information on the VanDerBrink Auctions’ website.