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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The Pharis First Line Tire Die Cut Embossed SST Sign

935
The Pharis First Line Tire Die Cut Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$450
Make Hancock a Habit DST Sign in Frame w/ Rooster

936
Make Hancock a Habit DST Sign in Frame w/ Rooster
Sold
$475
Russells' Ales "The Beer from the Country" SST Sign

938
Russells' Ales "The Beer from the Country" SST Sign
Sold
$650
Prevent Forest Fires PA Department of Forest & Waters Fiberglass Sign w/ Smokey the Bear

940
Prevent Forest Fires PA Department of Forest & Waters Fiberglass Sign w/ Smokey the Bear
Sold
$2,800
Kendall Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

941
Kendall Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$600
AC Patented Coralox Insulator Spark Plugs DST Flange Sign

942
AC Patented Coralox Insulator Spark Plugs DST Flange Sign
Sold
$650
1959 Pennzoil Outboard Motor Oil Safe Lubrication DST Sign

943
1959 Pennzoil Outboard Motor Oil Safe Lubrication DST Sign
Sold
$1,200
1940 Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign

945
1940 Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$750
Amalie Pro Racing Oil SST Sign w/ Flag Logo

946
Amalie Pro Racing Oil SST Sign w/ Flag Logo
Sold
$600
Gas Station Stop Motor DS Porcelain Flange Sign

947
Gas Station Stop Motor DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$325
Union Oil Company of California Coupons SS Porcelain Sign w/ Shield Logo

949
Union Oil Company of California Coupons SS Porcelain Sign w/ Shield Logo
Sold
$700
Dri-Powr Service in Your Gas Tank SST Sign Azusa California Wynoil

950
Dri-Powr Service in Your Gas Tank SST Sign Azusa California Wynoil
Sold
$550
Modern 10-30 Heavy Duty Motor Oil Saves Gas DST Sign

951
Modern 10-30 Heavy Duty Motor Oil Saves Gas DST Sign
Sold
$325
Regent Regular Gasoline SST Gas Pump Plate Sign

952
Regent Regular Gasoline SST Gas Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$600
1957 Kapco Lawn & Garden Fertilizers SST Sign

954
1957 Kapco Lawn & Garden Fertilizers SST Sign
Sold
$500
Key Overalls "The Nation's Finest" SST Sign

956
Key Overalls "The Nation's Finest" SST Sign
Sold
$250
Public Telephone DST Flange Sign w/ Bell Logo

958
Public Telephone DST Flange Sign w/ Bell Logo
Sold
$500
Pennsylvania Farmers Association SST Sign w/ Logo

959
Pennsylvania Farmers Association SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$325