Bakersfield Hosts Betty Sadler Estate Sale
Collectors can purchase 11 vintage cars and antiques at a three-day event starting October 23.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Car Culture
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The estate of the late antique dealer Betty Sadler is now open to the public in Bakersfield, offering a massive collection of items and vehicles. The sale features 11 vintage cars and a travel trailer that have been stored for years following the owner's death.
Why it matters
The sale aims to find new homes for unique automotive and antique inventory that had begun deteriorating while stored in containers. Moving these items out of storage preserves the historical collection for enthusiasts rather than allowing it to succumb to local environmental damage.
The inventory includes 11 cars and a travel trailer, alongside parts for Morris Minor and Model A Ford vehicles. The sale takes place daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4811 Morro Drive.
The players
Betty Sadler
A long-time Bakersfield business owner who operated Betty's Barn of Antiques for 55 years and served as the first female president of the Kern County Grand Jury.
Go2Girlz Estate Sales
A professional estate liquidation company hired to organize, catalogue, and price the multi-decade collection.
Ally Sadler Wanagidis
The family member responsible for managing the late owner's estate and coordinating the public sale.
The details
Family member Ally Sadler Wanagidis commissioned professional organizers to catalogue and price the expansive collection gathered over 55 years. Many items, including the vehicles, have been kept in storage containers where internal temperatures reached 114 degrees. Potential buyers can inspect these cars and parts during the scheduled sale window to assess their condition following long-term storage.
Timeline
The estate sale is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Friday, Oct 23 and Sunday, Oct 25, 2026.
The Home Front
This event highlights the challenges of long-term climate-controlled storage for large-scale vintage collections. Managing the physical preservation of such estates is a common hurdle for families handling inherited antiques and automotive parts.
Residents interested in vintage automotive parts or antiques should visit the estate site at 4811 Morro Drive during the advertised hours this weekend. Ensure you have appropriate transport planned for any large items or non-running vehicle parts you intend to acquire.
The takeaway
Large-scale estate sales are an opportunity to acquire unique historical parts that would otherwise deteriorate in non-climate-controlled storage. Interested collectors should arrive early to 4811 Morro Drive to view the 11 cars and specialized vehicle parts available.
Further reading
For more on local automotive hobbyists and restoration events, visit Car Culture.
More information
View the complete list of available items and terms of sale on the Go2Girlz estate sale details page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGET 17.
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