Estate Sale: "And in the garage is my grandmother's car... from 1957"

Reminds me of when Dad’s mother passed in 1993. In her barn was a 1963 Chevy Impala with a little over 5000 miles. She didn’t drive and my grandfather passed soon after buying it. It had been under a tarp. In great shape except for rotten tires. My Dad cleaned it up and drove it for years. He was so proud of it. My Dad loved cars. Great mechanic. I will always have that memory of him.

I miss the house more than the car. I love them both, but the memories of the time spent in the house, the different smells, the family gatherings melt my heart. Thanks for sharing!

The car itself is impressive, but even more impressive is the thoroughly decent people involved right along the whole story. Well done to all concerned.

There is a 1956 Chevy 2 door hard top 265 V/8 3 on the tree with an honest 80,000 miles that a little old lady still drives once a week to the local Albertsons grocery store. I have put a note on it several times and last year she needed some masonry repair that I did the job on. When I arrived to do the bid there sat the 56 and I was able to finally talk with her. It's not for sale and I know now she has my phone number and she knows I did a good job on the repair of her brick home. Hopefully one day I will get the phone call.

I liked how they gave more than the lady expected. Well done everyone and kudos to the ladies grandparents for looking after it and keeping it alive

Rarely do I start watching something half-interested (I'm from the UK, not familiar with the car model etc.) and then feel glued to watching it to the end, but this was so inspiring. I also love Sewell's business ethos that shows a real passion for their products, their past and a wonderful sense of community. Well done to you all.

That folding hardtop was a massive surprise seeing it towards to the end. Wow. Well done to the Sewell family too. Seems like a solid and passionate family business

Man, what a time capsule. That car is priceless, the whole house is so special. I don't know why, but I got a few tears in my eyes. A simpler time, beautiful. Keep us informed on the car, it's a fabulous story. Thanks for posting.

I like the attitude of those people. They value their history. I wish more people did these days.

I love all the vintage retractable hardtop convertibles. Beautiful automobile, great story, and-as others have commented-the dealership owner saying “give them $25,000” is an act that restores one’s faith in humanity if that faith was wavering. Thank you! Peace.

Goods were built to last much longer than those built today. This house has a treasure trove of working antiques.

In the fall of 1957 I was seven years old, living in Florence, Alabama. My parents and I had just left a movie theater showing Loving You, an Elvis movie. A crowd had gathered outside to watch a new Skyliner drop it's top into the trunk and applauded afterward. Seems like just yesterday.

My first car was a 1958 Fairlane 500 2 door with the 352 Interceptor Special.Factory 4 barrel carb,duel exhaust,and about 300 horsepower.Was a fun car.

This is an amazing story. And that they gave over the asking price‼️ Bravo Sewell family 👏 👍

This is one of the coolest car stories I've heard in a while. Almost brought tears to my eyes, probably because our family recently had an estate sale which was emotionally pretty painful for me.

A friend of mine bought a 57 Fairlane convertible here in the UK back in 71, and asked me to collect it for him. I was 18 at the time, and had to drive it back 120 miles across London in the rush hour. Never driven in London, or a LHD before. 3 up the tree, and those huge tail lights. Just indicate and those turn signals just made the London cabbies move out of the way. Just like parting the Red Sea. It had been converted from a straight 6 to a V8, and sprayed metallic orange. Drove it a few times with the top down. What a babe magnet. Nice to see that Sunliner refreshed and given the care it deserves. A real car, not like today's plastic milk floats.

I like that the young man seems humble and respects the legacy his family has built. I hope he can keep the dealership thriving for decades and pass it along to his children.

Beautiful to see the old girl go back home! I hope they let her sit in the showroom again!

I was stoked that it went for what it did, but mostly that it went back to someone that is really going to drive it and take care of it. If Dena and I had a place to store it we would have kept it, for sure, but thanks to Jerry we'll always have the memory. I still want to drive it around now that it is renovavated (that was part of the spoken deal, although I don't really expect it from the Sewell's, it is their car now fair and square, and we thank them for taking care of it!) Funny enough, I am finally back in the house to renovate it and sell it. Maybe I'll make a video of the restoration too...I'm sure it won't be as popular at this special car was. Just want to say thanks to all the positive comments, it was a really special car for Dena and held lots of memories...and always will.

It's good to hear tales of generosity and kindness such as this one.