'71 Chevy Impala and '72 Chevy Malibu take top lot honors at EstateOfMind's May 21st estate auction

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. - June 7, 2022 - PRLog -- A 1971 Chevrolet Impala convertible that had been sitting, undriven, in a heated garage for 30 years sped off for $31,250, and a 1972 Chevrolet Malibu roared away for $6,300 despite having some rust issues in a two-session estate auction conducted on May 21^st by EstateOfMind, online and live in the auction gallery located at 195 Derby Road in Middletown.

The '71 Impala was an estate vehicle, having been purchased by the original owner's son for his mother in 1970. Since 1992 it has been stored in the family's basement garage. The car, in fact, was always garaged, and showed just 33,224 miles on the odometer when it was put up for bid. The battery was new, the convertible top worked perfectly and the engine turned over freely.

The '72 Malibu was a tale of two Chevys. While the car ran fine and boasted many new parts, including tires, brakes, Flowmaster exhaust and matching numbers on its 350 cubic inch engine, it had some shoddy bodywork done in the '90s that the new owner will likely need to address. That, combined with the rust, prevented the vehicle from bringing more. It showed 94,132 miles.

Session 1 of the auction, which started at 11 am Eastern time, was dedicated to militaria and firearms. Session 2, immediately following, consisted of items from Tuxedo Park and Hamptonburgh, N.Y.; Oceanside, L.I.; and Warwick, N.Y. More than 650 lots came up for bid in Session 2, encompassing multiple categories. In total, the auction grossed $286,575.

"This auction was an interesting mix of firearms, militaria, Mid-Century Modern, country furnishings and, of course, watches, jewelry and artwork," said Darrell Dirr, the owner of EstateOfMind. "It was a perfect mix that attracted a lot of attention from different venues."

The auction enjoyed a 98.4 percent sell-through (only 18 lots passed out of the 673 total lots offered). Around 50 people attended in person, while another 2,000 registered to bid online, through LiveAuctioneers.com. There were also 5,200 absentee (or left) bids recorded. Prices include a 25 percent buyer's premium.

EstateOfMind's next auction will be a two-session affair slated for Saturday, October 8^th, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Watch the website for more details as the auction date draws nearer. To learn more about EstateOfMind and the firm's calendar of upcoming auctions and other info, please visit www.EstateOfMind.biz.