Richmond Auctions is proud to present our 2024 Premier Three-Day Advertising Auction on February 1-3, 2024 featuring the Jay Barkheimer Collection and Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. This multi-day sale features an incredible assortment of Petroliana, Automobilia, Soda, Country Store and Farming advertising memorabilia. The auction contains over 1350 lots consisting of neon signs, porcelain signs, tin signs, advertising displays, gas pumps, gas pump globes, clocks, oil cans and tether cars.
The Jay Barkheimer Collection – Considered to be one of the most substantial and diverse advertising memorabilia collections to ever be sold at one time, Jay’s collection features rare and high condition items that span multiple genres from gas/oil, soda, automobilia, country store and farming/agriculture.
The Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection - Dick’s collection is one of, if not the best collection of tether cars ever brought to market. These immaculate and stunning cars range from pre-war to late-model productions by the greatest manufacturers and builders to ever produce these works of art. Among these fine racers, you will find names such as: McCoy, Dooling, Matthews Foundry Co., Duro-Matic, Sturm, Rodzy Hot Rod, Dick McCoy, Randy Giovenale, Stanley Hiller, Bunch, Curly Glover, Don Edmunds, Ed Tate, Melcraft, George Casselberry, Tony Orlando, Bremer, Duesenberg, Jake La Motta, Charles Nagler, Herb Singe, Marvin Reichart, Jocko Johnson, and Jiro Shimanti.
DATE & TIME
Online bidding is now open. Live in person bidding starts at 10 AM EST on each day, February 1-3, 2024. Doors open at 8 AM on each day.
PREVIEW
The auction preview is Wednesday, January 31, 2024 between 10 AM and 5 PM EST. To schedule a viewing prior to this date, please contact Jordan at (864) 991-5949 ext. 6 or jordan@richmondauctions.com.
ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS
To place absentee bids or schedule a phone bid, please contact Heather ASAP at (864) 991-5949 ext. 1 or heather@richmondauctions.com.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
15% in-person, Bid.RichmondAuctions.com or the Richmond Auctions App. 20% on LiveAuctioneers or Proxibid.
PAYMENTS
We accept credit cards, cashier's checks, wire transfers and cash at pick up. A 15% buyer's premium (20% on Proxibid or LiveAuctioneers) will be added to all sales. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Items purchased from Richmond Auctions LLC are subject to all state and local taxes unless appropriate tax-exempt forms are filed with Richmond LLC. Online buyers will receive an invoice via email at the conclusion of the auction.
SHIPPING
Pick-up will be available at the conclusion of each auction date. Richmond Auctions offers in-house shipping for online purchases. If you need to arrange shipping or pick up, please contact Mason at (864) 991-5949 ext. 5.
LODGING
Contact Heather at (864) 991-5949 ext. 1 or heather@richmondauctions.com to reserve your room at the Richmond Auctions discounted rate. The host hotel is:
Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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Sunset Products No Smoking Stop Motor DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

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Sunset Products No Smoking Stop Motor DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,200
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Flange w/ Polar Bear

110
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Flange w/ Polar Bear
Sold
$3,200
Union Ethyl Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

111
Union Ethyl Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,600
Rare Gilmore Friction-Proof Lubrication Masonite Sign

112
Rare Gilmore Friction-Proof Lubrication Masonite Sign
Sold
$8,000
Union Oil of California Aristo Motor Oil DS Porcelain Flange Sign

113
Union Oil of California Aristo Motor Oil DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$2,000
Seaside Stop Your Motor No Smoking DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

114
Seaside Stop Your Motor No Smoking DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,700
Richlube Motor Oil 24" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Race Car

115
Richlube Motor Oil 24" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Race Car
Sold
$3,600
9' Signal Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign

117
9' Signal Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,400
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Red Stop Light

118
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Red Stop Light
Sold
$4,200
Signal Ethyl Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign

119
Signal Ethyl Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$2,400
Richfield Gasoline 5' DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Eagle

120
Richfield Gasoline 5' DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Eagle
Sold
$6,000
1977 BB Korn Meteor Powerine Gas/Vic Felt's Special Tether Car by Marvin Reichart

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1977 BB Korn Meteor Powerine Gas/Vic Felt's Special Tether Car by Marvin Reichart
Sold
$6,000
1965 Rexner Deluxe Tether Car by Don Edmunds

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1965 Rexner Deluxe Tether Car by Don Edmunds
Sold
$4,600
1947 Papina P3 Speedoil/McCoy/Hooker Heads Tether Car

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1947 Papina P3 Speedoil/McCoy/Hooker Heads Tether Car
Sold
$1,500
1998 Hot Rod Coupe Tether Car by Randy Giovenale

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1998 Hot Rod Coupe Tether Car by Randy Giovenale
Sold
$1,600
1975 Alexander Deluxe Sunoco Tether Car by Don Edmunds

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1975 Alexander Deluxe Sunoco Tether Car by Don Edmunds
Sold
$2,800
1939 Bunch "Long Shot" Tether Car by George Casselberry

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1939 Bunch "Long Shot" Tether Car by George Casselberry
Sold
$3,200
1940 Speed Chief Mobilgas Special Tether Car

134
1940 Speed Chief Mobilgas Special Tether Car
Sold
$5,000
1946 Satan "Atwood Super Champion" Tether Car

137
1946 Satan "Atwood Super Champion" Tether Car
Sold
$1,900
1949 Dooling Arrow Yellow Jacket Tether Car

140
1949 Dooling Arrow Yellow Jacket Tether Car
Sold
$3,800