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Day 3 - Premier Advertising Auction feat. The Jay Barkheimer Collection & Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection
Live Auction
Live bidding began: Feb 3, 2024 at 10 AM EST
1451 Donaldson Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 | 436 Lots

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.

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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.

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LODGING
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Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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42" Buick Valve In Head Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign & Original Can
42" Buick Valve In Head Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign & Original Can
1097
42" Buick Valve In Head Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign & Original Can
Sold
$30,000
42" Buick Valve In Head "Small B" Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
42" Buick Valve In Head "Small B" Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1098
42" Buick Valve In Head "Small B" Authorized Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$27,500
Buick Authorized Service "Outlined" 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
Buick Authorized Service "Outlined" 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
1099
Buick Authorized Service "Outlined" 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
Sold
$12,000
Rare Buick Valve in Head Bumping Painting 42" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring
Rare Buick Valve in Head Bumping Painting 42" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring
1100
Rare Buick Valve in Head Bumping Painting 42" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring
Sold
$14,000
Early 5' Frontier Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
Early 5' Frontier Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
1101
Early 5' Frontier Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
Sold
$25,000
Frontier Double Refined Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign
Frontier Double Refined Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign
1102
Frontier Double Refined Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$45,000
Rare 6' Buick Dickhut Auto Co. SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Rare 6' Buick Dickhut Auto Co. SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
1103
Rare 6' Buick Dickhut Auto Co. SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Sold
$10,000
Marathon Best in the Long Run Smaltz SST Sign w/ Running Man
Marathon Best in the Long Run Smaltz SST Sign w/ Running Man
1104
Marathon Best in the Long Run Smaltz SST Sign w/ Running Man
Sold
$42,500
Rare 60" Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring
Rare 60" Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring
1105
Rare 60" Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring
Sold
$20,000
6' Desoto Plymouth Die Cut DS Porcelain Neon Sign
6' Desoto Plymouth Die Cut DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1106
6' Desoto Plymouth Die Cut DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$25,000
5' Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Dodge Trucks Attachment
5' Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Dodge Trucks Attachment
1107
5' Dodge Plymouth Dependable Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Dodge Trucks Attachment
Sold
$18,000
Chrysler Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Chrysler Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
1108
Chrysler Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$8,500
Dodge Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Dodge Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
1109
Dodge Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,800
DeSoto Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
DeSoto Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
1110
DeSoto Plymouth Approved Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$7,000
48" Flying A Service Embossed SS Porcelain Die Cut Sign
48" Flying A Service Embossed SS Porcelain Die Cut Sign
1111
48" Flying A Service Embossed SS Porcelain Die Cut Sign
Sold
$13,000
Rare Flying A Products 48" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Rare Flying A Products 48" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1112
Rare Flying A Products 48" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,000
Rare Flying A Service 38" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Rare Flying A Service 38" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1113
Rare Flying A Service 38" Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$10,000
48" Flying A Gasoline Embossed SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
48" Flying A Gasoline Embossed SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
1114
48" Flying A Gasoline Embossed SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$10,000
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 36" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 36" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1115
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 36" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$9,500
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
1116
Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
Sold
$9,500
42" Cadillac Authorized Service Large Crest DS Porcelain Sign
42" Cadillac Authorized Service Large Crest DS Porcelain Sign
1117
42" Cadillac Authorized Service Large Crest DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$17,000
Cadillac Authorized Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign Rare Version
Cadillac Authorized Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign Rare Version
1118
Cadillac Authorized Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign Rare Version
Sold
$16,000
42" Pontiac Authorized Service Full Feather DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
42" Pontiac Authorized Service Full Feather DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
1119
42" Pontiac Authorized Service Full Feather DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
Sold
$25,000
42" Chevrolet Super Service Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
42" Chevrolet Super Service Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
1120
42" Chevrolet Super Service Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$19,000
1940 Duesenberg Tether Car
1940 Duesenberg Tether Car
1121
1940 Duesenberg Tether Car
Sold
$18,000
1946 Real McCoy Midget Tether Car
1946 Real McCoy Midget Tether Car
1122
1946 Real McCoy Midget Tether Car
Sold
$1,500
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
1123
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
Sold
$3,400
1949 Dooling Arrow Tether Car
1949 Dooling Arrow Tether Car
1124
1949 Dooling Arrow Tether Car
Sold
$1,200
2005 Dooling Frog Tether Car by Randy Giovenale
2005 Dooling Frog Tether Car by Randy Giovenale
1125
2005 Dooling Frog Tether Car by Randy Giovenale
Sold
$3,800
1947 Papina P3 Tether Car
1947 Papina P3 Tether Car
1126
1947 Papina P3 Tether Car
Sold
$2,600
1947 McCoy Invader Tether Car
1947 McCoy Invader Tether Car
1127
1947 McCoy Invader Tether Car
Sold
$1,200
1946-1952 McCoy Racing "Tear Drop" Tether Car
1946-1952 McCoy Racing "Tear Drop" Tether Car
1128
1946-1952 McCoy Racing "Tear Drop" Tether Car
Sold
$3,200
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
1129
1940 Dooling Mercury Tether Car
Sold
$2,600
1975 BB Korn Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tether Car by Ed Tate
1975 BB Korn Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tether Car by Ed Tate
1130
1975 BB Korn Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tether Car by Ed Tate
Sold
$9,500
1941 Hiller Comet Tether Car
1941 Hiller Comet Tether Car
1131
1941 Hiller Comet Tether Car
Sold
$1,600
1947 Reuhl Tether Car
1947 Reuhl Tether Car
1132
1947 Reuhl Tether Car
Sold
$2,600
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