Vulcan County, Alta. man parts with decades-old car collection – Lethbridge [Video]

Down a dusty range road in Vulcan County, Alta., a lifetime of automotive passion sits parked across Gord Nelson’s farmyard.

The 63-year-old farmer has spent decades collecting and restoring vintage vehicles, more than 250 in total, turning his property into a car lover’s dream. But after this weekend, he’s saying goodbye to a portion of that collection.

Starting Monday, Nelson is putting about 60 vehicles along with parts and farm equipment up for auction in a six-day, no-reserve online sale. Among the prized cars are a 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi, a 1970 Cougar Eliminator, and a 1962 Chevrolet Impala.

While letting go of the high-end pieces is bittersweet, Nelson says it’s time to downsize. “It’s somewhat sad that I’m looking forward to not having to maintain everything anymore,” he told Global News.

He plans to keep the vehicles he can still easily enjoy — ones he doesn’t have to trailer on gravel roads.

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