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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.

SHIPPING
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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1946 Borden Streamliner Tether Car
1946 Borden Streamliner Tether Car
1133
1946 Borden Streamliner Tether Car
Sold
$1,700
1938 Bunch Tether Car
1938 Bunch Tether Car
1134
1938 Bunch Tether Car
Sold
$6,000
1949 Curly Rail Car Dooling Powered Tether Car
1949 Curly Rail Car Dooling Powered Tether Car
1135
1949 Curly Rail Car Dooling Powered Tether Car
Sold
$5,000
1948 McCoy Railton Jr Tether Car
1948 McCoy Railton Jr Tether Car
1136
1948 McCoy Railton Jr Tether Car
Sold
$1,800
1950's Style Speedcar Proto Tether Car
1950's Style Speedcar Proto Tether Car
1137
1950's Style Speedcar Proto Tether Car
Sold
$1,800
1947 McCoy Invader Mobil Pegasus Tether Car
1947 McCoy Invader Mobil Pegasus Tether Car
1138
1947 McCoy Invader Mobil Pegasus Tether Car
Sold
$3,200
1998 Morton M-5 Special Tether Car
1998 Morton M-5 Special Tether Car
1139
1998 Morton M-5 Special Tether Car
Sold
$11,000
1940 Dooling Streamliner Tether Car
1940 Dooling Streamliner Tether Car
1140
1940 Dooling Streamliner Tether Car
Sold
$1,700
1968 Trackmaster Century Tire Special Tether Car by Don Edmunds
1968 Trackmaster Century Tire Special Tether Car by Don Edmunds
1141
1968 Trackmaster Century Tire Special Tether Car by Don Edmunds
Sold
$4,400
1940 Bremer Whirlwind Super Cyclone Tether Car
1940 Bremer Whirlwind Super Cyclone Tether Car
1142
1940 Bremer Whirlwind Super Cyclone Tether Car
Sold
$9,500
1978 Bremer Whirlwind Tether Car by Herb Singe
1978 Bremer Whirlwind Tether Car by Herb Singe
1143
1978 Bremer Whirlwind Tether Car by Herb Singe
Sold
$3,200
Autographics DePalma Track Car Tether Car
Autographics DePalma Track Car Tether Car
1144
Autographics DePalma Track Car Tether Car
Sold
$1,400
DePalma Super Cyclone Powered Tether Car
DePalma Super Cyclone Powered Tether Car
1145
DePalma Super Cyclone Powered Tether Car
Sold
$2,000
1946 Melcraft Tether Car
1946 Melcraft Tether Car
1146
1946 Melcraft Tether Car
Sold
$2,000
1946 Dooling F Gilmore Lion Tether Car
1946 Dooling F Gilmore Lion Tether Car
1147
1946 Dooling F Gilmore Lion Tether Car
Sold
$3,400
1947 Papina Tether Car
1947 Papina Tether Car
1148
1947 Papina Tether Car
Sold
$1,700
1946 Dooling F Tether Car
1946 Dooling F Tether Car
1149
1946 Dooling F Tether Car
Sold
$1,700
1947 Roadrunner Hot Rod Tether Car
1947 Roadrunner Hot Rod Tether Car
1150
1947 Roadrunner Hot Rod Tether Car
Sold
$650
1946 Dooling F Tether Car by Herb Singe
1946 Dooling F Tether Car by Herb Singe
1151
1946 Dooling F Tether Car by Herb Singe
Sold
$4,000
1990 Contemporary Indianapolis 500 Indy Car Tether Car by Sturm
1990 Contemporary Indianapolis 500 Indy Car Tether Car by Sturm
1152
1990 Contemporary Indianapolis 500 Indy Car Tether Car by Sturm
Sold
$3,600
8 NOS First National Bank Waterloo NY Ithaca SST Signs w/ Native American Graphics & Original Crate
8 NOS First National Bank Waterloo NY Ithaca SST Signs w/ Native American Graphics & Original Crate
1153
8 NOS First National Bank Waterloo NY Ithaca SST Signs w/ Native American Graphics & Original Crate
Sold
$95,000
Scarce Sunset Sunrise Motor Oil DS Porcelain Tombstone Sign
Scarce Sunset Sunrise Motor Oil DS Porcelain Tombstone Sign
1154
Scarce Sunset Sunrise Motor Oil DS Porcelain Tombstone Sign
Sold
$45,000
Rare 30" Sunset Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Blue Background
Rare 30" Sunset Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Blue Background
1155
Rare 30" Sunset Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Blue Background
Sold
$47,500
1917-1922 Ford Authorized Sales & Service DST Light Bulb Sign
1917-1922 Ford Authorized Sales & Service DST Light Bulb Sign
1156
1917-1922 Ford Authorized Sales & Service DST Light Bulb Sign
Sold
$27,500
6' Ford Service SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
6' Ford Service SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
1157
6' Ford Service SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
Sold
$19,000
Exceptional 1920's United States USA Die Cut DST Lighted Flag Sign with Bulbs
Exceptional 1920's United States USA Die Cut DST Lighted Flag Sign with Bulbs
1158
Exceptional 1920's United States USA Die Cut DST Lighted Flag Sign with Bulbs
Sold
$65,000
Chevrolet OK Used Cars Authorized Dealer Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Sign
Chevrolet OK Used Cars Authorized Dealer Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Sign
1159
Chevrolet OK Used Cars Authorized Dealer Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$16,000
8' Mercury Automobiles DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Mercury Man
8' Mercury Automobiles DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Mercury Man
1160
8' Mercury Automobiles DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Mercury Man
Sold
$22,500
16' Buick Valve in Head Vertical DS Porcelain Neon Sign
16' Buick Valve in Head Vertical DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1161
16' Buick Valve in Head Vertical DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$16,000
Texas Automotive 14' Vertical Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
Texas Automotive 14' Vertical Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
1162
Texas Automotive 14' Vertical Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign
Sold
$16,000
30" Union 76 Minuteman Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Speedy
30" Union 76 Minuteman Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Speedy
1163
30" Union 76 Minuteman Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Speedy
Sold
$20,000
48" Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
48" Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
1164
48" Flying A "Chicken Wing" Aero-Type Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$37,500
42" Chevrolet Super Service DS Porcelain Sign
42" Chevrolet Super Service DS Porcelain Sign
1165
42" Chevrolet Super Service DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$10,000
Rare Mobilgas Socony Vacuum 42" DS Porcelain Shield Sign w/ Pegasus West Coast
Rare Mobilgas Socony Vacuum 42" DS Porcelain Shield Sign w/ Pegasus West Coast
1166
Rare Mobilgas Socony Vacuum 42" DS Porcelain Shield Sign w/ Pegasus West Coast
Sold
$11,000
Hancock Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Early Rooster
Hancock Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Early Rooster
1167
Hancock Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Early Rooster
Sold
$10,000
Supertest Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring & Maple Leaf Logo
Supertest Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring & Maple Leaf Logo
1168
Supertest Gasoline 60" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring & Maple Leaf Logo
Sold
$9,500
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