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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Richfield Gasoline 16' Two-Piece DS Porcelain Sign

217
Richfield Gasoline 16' Two-Piece DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,400
Rare Pathfinder Gasoline SST Sign w/ Race Flag Logo

218
Rare Pathfinder Gasoline SST Sign w/ Race Flag Logo
Sold
$3,200
California US Route 99 E SS Porcelain Shield Highway Sign w/ Reflectors

219
California US Route 99 E SS Porcelain Shield Highway Sign w/ Reflectors
Sold
$3,200
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Flange Sign w/ Polar Bear

220
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Flange Sign w/ Polar Bear
Sold
$3,600
Kelly Springfield Hand Made Tires & Tubes Embossed SST Sign w/ Lotta Miles Turlock CA

221
Kelly Springfield Hand Made Tires & Tubes Embossed SST Sign w/ Lotta Miles Turlock CA
Sold
$2,000
42" Veedol 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign

222
42" Veedol 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign
Sold
$2,000
Union Oil Company of California DS Porcelain Stop Your Motor No Smoking DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

223
Union Oil Company of California DS Porcelain Stop Your Motor No Smoking DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,000
Union 76 No Smoking Stop Your Motor DS Porcelain Sign w/ Speedy Minuteman

224
Union 76 No Smoking Stop Your Motor DS Porcelain Sign w/ Speedy Minuteman
Sold
$2,000
1958 Sunray DX Petroleum Products DS Porcelain Curb Sign

225
1958 Sunray DX Petroleum Products DS Porcelain Curb Sign
Sold
$20,000
Armstrong Rhino-Flex Tires 6' Embossed SST Wood Framed Sign

226
Armstrong Rhino-Flex Tires 6' Embossed SST Wood Framed Sign
Sold
$4,400
1964 Ask for Wolf's Head Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

228
1964 Ask for Wolf's Head Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,400
Chevrolet OK Used Cars and Trucks SST Sign Cherry Valley NY

229
Chevrolet OK Used Cars and Trucks SST Sign Cherry Valley NY
Sold
$4,000
Shell Gasoline "Tiger Stripe" 48" DS Porcelain Sign

230
Shell Gasoline "Tiger Stripe" 48" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$5,500
The Indian Motorcycle Co. The Hendee Mfg Co. Felt Pennant Sign w/ Laughing Indian Logo

231
The Indian Motorcycle Co. The Hendee Mfg Co. Felt Pennant Sign w/ Laughing Indian Logo
Sold
$2,400
Pennzoil Lubrication Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo

232
Pennzoil Lubrication Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$4,600
Johnson Ethyl Gasolene 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Time Tells Logo

233
Johnson Ethyl Gasolene 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$6,500
NOS Goodrich Tires Horizontal SST Sign w/ Original Box

234
NOS Goodrich Tires Horizontal SST Sign w/ Original Box
Sold
$5,500
Johnson Oil Products 10' Horizontal Embossed SS Porcelain Sign

235
Johnson Oil Products 10' Horizontal Embossed SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,000
Atlantic Motor Oil Crank-Case Service SST Sign w/ Fried Egg Logo

236
Atlantic Motor Oil Crank-Case Service SST Sign w/ Fried Egg Logo
Sold
$2,600
We Use Chevrolet Genuine Parts DST Flange Sign w/ Logo

237
We Use Chevrolet Genuine Parts DST Flange Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,800
Red Seal Dry Battery SST Sign w/ Driver & Battery

238
Red Seal Dry Battery SST Sign w/ Driver & Battery
Sold
$2,200
Early Goodyear Service Station DST Flange Sign w/ Tire La Grangeville NY

239
Early Goodyear Service Station DST Flange Sign w/ Tire La Grangeville NY
Sold
$3,800
Buy Fisk Tires "Time to Re-Tire" SS Porcelain Sign w/ Fisk Boy

240
Buy Fisk Tires "Time to Re-Tire" SS Porcelain Sign w/ Fisk Boy
Sold
$2,000
Mobiloil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Pegasus

241
Mobiloil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Pegasus
Sold
$3,200
1920 Genuine Ford Parts Used Here SS Porcelain Sign

242
1920 Genuine Ford Parts Used Here SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$8,000
24" Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Spinner Sign

243
24" Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Spinner Sign
Sold
$1,500
1945 30" Phillips 66 DS Porcelain Shield Sign

244
1945 30" Phillips 66 DS Porcelain Shield Sign
Sold
$1,900
Armstrong Rhino-Flex Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

245
Armstrong Rhino-Flex Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,400
Cities Service Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign

246
Cities Service Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,200
1915 World's Greatest Auto Races Des Moines Speedway Felt Pennant Sign w/ Race Cars

247
1915 World's Greatest Auto Races Des Moines Speedway Felt Pennant Sign w/ Race Cars
Sold
$2,000
Sinclair HC Gasoline 42" DS Porcelain Sign

248
Sinclair HC Gasoline 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,200
Mobil Motor Oil Display Rack w/ 6 Bottles & SS Porcelain Sign w/ Pegasus

249
Mobil Motor Oil Display Rack w/ 6 Bottles & SS Porcelain Sign w/ Pegasus
Sold
$2,400
Goodrich Garage Tires DS Porcelain Flange Sign

250
Goodrich Garage Tires DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$2,400
Johnson Sea Horse Outboard Motors DST Sign w/ Logo

251
Johnson Sea Horse Outboard Motors DST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$11,000
Thorobred Tires by Dayton Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo

252
Thorobred Tires by Dayton Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,600