September 27, 2025 @10:30 A.M. --Live & Online Auction Of Fantastic Line Up Of Collector Cars!

Live Onsite Auction With Online Bidding

 

This Will Be An Outstanding Auction Of A Very Nice Lineup Of Collector Cars & Memorabilia From The John Van Zanten Estate! Featuring Cars & Trucks From The 1920’s Through The 1980’s! If You Are An Avid Collector Or Beginning Your Collection This Is An Auction That You Will Not Want To Miss!

 

 

Auction Date: September 27, 2025 @10:30 A.M.

 

Location: 1230 10th ST., Rock Valley, IA Just 1/2 Block West Of The Sunshine Grocery Store

 

www.zomercompany.com

 

 

Auctioneers Note: The Zomer Company is extremely honored to have been selected by the Van Zanten family to assist them in offering at auction John’s prized collection of collector cars! John spent several decades putting this collection together and it is an honor to offer it for auction! This collection features a variety of items including convertible cars, sedans, trucks and some horse drawn items and a variety of memorabilia including several gas pumps! Plan to join us in person or online for this auction! Food Truck Will Be Onsite.

 

 

Convertible Cars:

1961 Metropolitan Convertible: VIN:E93396, shows 53,427 miles, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, runs,

 

 

1968 Volkswagen Bug 2 Door Convertible: VIN: 118870667, green, shows 162 miles, 3 speed, 4 cylinder , runs

 

 

1988 MG-TD Kit Convertible: VIN: ID46429COLO, Tan, shows 1524 miles, automatic, Ford pinto engine, runs

 

 

1951 Studebaker Commander 5p 2 Door Convertible:  VIN: G1076909, shows 92,690 miles, REBUILT IA Title, runs

 

 

1958 Edsel Citation Convertible: VIN: X8SY707001, shows 1099 miles, E475 engine, push button shift, power steering, automatic, runs

 

 

1959 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Door Convertible: VIN:C9PG135133, shows 86,579 miles, bonded title, runs

 

 

1966 Rambler Classic 770 2 Door Convertible:  VIN: A6KS75F135980, shows 7031 miles, 3 speed column, 6 cylinder, runs

 

 

Chevy Impala Hardtop & Convertible Cars:

1959 Chevy Impala 4 Door Car: VIN: F59J171525, shows 44,529 miles, 348 engine, power glide transmission, in John’s notes John believed to have purchased this from the original owner and that is was all original, runs

 

 

1959 Chevy Impala 2 Door Convertible: VIN:F59J193891, Black convertible, shows 3005 miles, 2 speed automatic, power steering, 348 engine, runs

 

 

1959 Chevy Impala 2 Door Convertible: f59k-120096, shows 3093 miles, 348 engine, 4 barrel, power steering, white soft top, 2 speed automatic, bonded title, runs

 

 

1960 Chevy Impala 2 Door Convertible: VIN: 1867J263658, shows 14,733 miles, 348 engine, 3 barrel (1 is hooked up), soft top, power steering, automatic , runs

 

 

Sedans & Coupes & Hard Tops:

1955 Belair 4 Door Hard Top: VIN: C55J211538, shows 37,254 miles, automatic, 265 V8 engine, runs

 

 

1941 Ford Super Deluxe 4 Door Sedan: VIN:186350664, shows 45,052 miles, flathead V8 engine, in John’s notes John believed the inside to be original, runs

 

 

1939 Chevy Master 85 Sedan: VIN:21JB0524421, shows 52,374 miles, 6 cylinder, 3 speed, in John’s notes John believed to have purchased from original owner, runs

 

 

1936 Ford 2 Door Sedan: VIN:182721556, shows 14,919 miles, flathead V8 engine, 3 speed, runs

 

 

1934 Ford 2 Door Sedan: VIN:1082592, shows 71,607 miles, flathead V8 engine, 3 speed, runs

 

 

1934 Chevy Deluxe 4 Door Sedan: VIN:4698131, shows 57,119 miles, 6 cylinder, runs

 

 

1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe: VIN: 186733942, shows 23,644 miles, Flathead V8, 3 speed, runs

 

 

Model T & Roadster:

1925 Ford Model T Car: VIN: 12616367, 4 cylinder, runs

 

1931 Ford Model A Roadster: VIN:A4214446, shows 431 miles, 4 cylinder, rumble seat, trunk rack, soft top, 3 speed, in John’s notes when John bought this car it was believed to have 200 miles on it and that it still had the break in oil in it, bonded title, runs

 

 

Trucks:

1936 International Truck: VIN:C145792, shows 36,247 miles, runs, 6 cylinder, believed to be a model C-1, runs

 

1982 Chevy C6500 Straight Truck: VIN: 1GBL7D1E0CV117633, shows 15,923 miles, model 70, automatic, former firetruck, 4 speed auto, 16ft box, V8 engine, runs

 

1957 GMC 370 Straight Truck: VIN:T1665, shows 13 miles (not actual), 94″ x 13 1/2ft box, believed to be a 350 engine (not guaranteed but has an electronic ignition), 4 speed with 2 speed axle, this truck does not have the original engine, runs

 

1974 Ford F600 Straight Truck: VIN:F60DCT09051, shows 39,193 miles, 330 V8 engine, 7 1/2ft x 14ft box, single axle, 4 speed with 2 speed axle, Schweiger box with hoist, runs

 

1954 Ford C600 Truck: VIN: C60Z4116012, shows 14,670 miles, V 8 engine, 4 speed transmission with 2 speed axle(2 speed axle is not hooked up), no box, turquoise in color, partial restoration, not running, project truck, this truck was just professionally repainted/restored by a body shop in Rock Valley, IA(Over $39,000.00 was spent on this truck in Aug. of 2025) CLICK HERE FOR INVOICE

 

 

Firetruck

1972 Ford C914L Firetruck: VIN:C91LVN57692, onboard generator, originally a Doon, IA firetruck

 

 

Gas Pumps:

Gulf Harley Davidson Gas Pump-plastic top: Sinclair Wayne Gas Pump-plastic top: Martin & Schwartz Standard Gas Pump-porcelain top: 8ft tall Gas Pump with glass top-believed to say it is a model 600: one individual plastic gasoline globe:

 

 

Memorabilia Items:

Coca Cola Bicycle-Huffy brand: Coca Cola Parking Meter-Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter: Harley Davidson Parking Meter-Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter: Pall Mall Metal Sign: 1959 Chevy Impala front grill: 5” x 17” Ford Motor Thermometer: 3—Schwinn 5 speed Sting Ray Bicycles—Mfg. in the 1960’s.

 

 

Horse Drawn Items:

Henney Buggy-Restored: Bean Sleigh-1868 Bean family sleigh was built in Beanville by a Canadian born Warren W Bean, this sleigh was previously owned by Governor Bill & Mary Dean Janklow, restored by Hank & Grace Schoenwald in February 18, 1983

 

 

NOTE: Engine size, make, model, year, restoration condition, mileage, original condition, operational condition and all details concerning the vehicles is not guaranteed! Buyers are encouraged to do buyers own inspections and make buyers own determination regarding the condition of the vehicles sold! More pictures and details are available in online catalog. Final list of cars to be finalized 1 week prior to auction. Please check website for updated lists.

 

Terms: All items sold as is, where is with any/all defects. No warranties expressed or implied. Announcements made day of auction supersede any prior written advertisements. Cash or good cashable check. Not responsible for accidents or theft of items purchased. Auction company reserves right to request a wire transfer as method of payment. Drivers license is required for registration at the auction.

 

The Late John Van Zanten &

 Mary Van Zanten—Owners

 

 

Auction Company:

Zomer Company

www.zomercompany.com

712-476-9443