Richmond Auctions is excited to be the presenting auction house for American Pickers' star Rob Wolfe's “Rust Belt Americana” on Friday & Saturday, August 8-9, 2025. This two-day auction is highlighted by items from The Bob Swaback Collection and features an incredible assortment of Petroliana, Automobilia, Soda, Country Store and Farming antique advertising memorabilia. Consisting of over 700 lots of neon signs, porcelain signs, tin signs, advertising displays, gas pump globes, and oil cans, this auction is a collector’s dream.
The auction is on site at Rust Belt Americana, located at Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL 61244. For venue and host hotel information, please visit RustBeltAmericana.com.
Rust Belt Americana is a multi-day event from August 7-10, 2025 and features a vintage car show, antique show, swap meet, antique advertising auction and live music. Hosted at Bend XPO in East Moline, IL, this beautiful riverside town becomes a haven for vintage car enthusiasts and antique aficionados. Discover classic cars alongside unique antique treasures. With a thrilling auction, bustling swap meet, and an atmosphere steeped in Americana charm, this event promises unforgettable moments on the beautiful bank of the Mississippi River.
DATE & TIME: Online bidding is now open. Live in person bidding starts at 2 PM Central on each day, August 8-9, 2025. Doors open at 9 AM on each day for preview.
ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS: To place absentee bids or schedule a phone bid, please contact Heather at (864) 982-5536.
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: Richmond Auctions offers in-house shipping for online purchases. If you need to arrange shipping or pick up, please contact Mason at (864) 982-7251.
LODGING: Visit RustBeltAmericana.com for host hotel options.
SC FIRM #: 4192.
August 8 and 9, beginning at 9 AM
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Drink Dr. Pepper "Good for Life" Neon Advertising Clock

400
Drink Dr. Pepper "Good for Life" Neon Advertising Clock
Current bid:
$125
Cedar Rapids Triple A AAA Automobile Club Service Station Double Sided Porcelain Sign

401
Cedar Rapids Triple A AAA Automobile Club Service Station Double Sided Porcelain Sign
Current bid:
$225
Shippensburg Official Triple A AAA Service Station Double Sided Porcelain Sign

402
Shippensburg Official Triple A AAA Service Station Double Sided Porcelain Sign
Current bid:
$225
Bayuk Bros Havana Ribbon 5 Cent Cigars Double Sided Porcelain Curb Sign

403
Bayuk Bros Havana Ribbon 5 Cent Cigars Double Sided Porcelain Curb Sign
Current bid:
$25
Bayuk Bros. Havana Ribbon 5 Cent Cigars Double Sided Porcelain Flange Sign

404
Bayuk Bros. Havana Ribbon 5 Cent Cigars Double Sided Porcelain Flange Sign
Current bid:
$25
Group of 2 Framed Whiz Automotive Advertising Posters

405
Group of 2 Framed Whiz Automotive Advertising Posters
Whiz Gear Grease "While You Wait" Single Sided Tin Sign

406
Whiz Gear Grease "While You Wait" Single Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
Excellent 1952 D-X Motor Oil Single Sided Tin Sign w/ Logo

407
Excellent 1952 D-X Motor Oil Single Sided Tin Sign w/ Logo
Current bid:
$25
Taking 5 Cent Cigars "Good all Through" Single Sided Tin Sign

408
Taking 5 Cent Cigars "Good all Through" Single Sided Tin Sign
Van Dam "Java Wrapped" Cigars Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign

409
Van Dam "Java Wrapped" Cigars Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
George W. Childs Cigar 5 Cents "Generously Good" Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign

410
George W. Childs Cigar 5 Cents "Generously Good" Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
Call Again Cigars 5 Cents "A Welcome Smoke" Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign

411
Call Again Cigars 5 Cents "A Welcome Smoke" Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
Popper's Eight Center Cigars Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign

412
Popper's Eight Center Cigars Emb. Single Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
Outstanding Deep Rock Gasoline Single Sided Porcelain Pump Plate Sign

413
Outstanding Deep Rock Gasoline Single Sided Porcelain Pump Plate Sign
Standard ISO=VIS Oil Company Polarine Crank Case Service 5' Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logos

414
Standard ISO=VIS Oil Company Polarine Crank Case Service 5' Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logos
Rare United Motor Spirit Single Sided Porcelain Pump Plate Sign

415
Rare United Motor Spirit Single Sided Porcelain Pump Plate Sign
Mobiloil "Your Car Will Run Better" Single Sided Porcelain Sign

416
Mobiloil "Your Car Will Run Better" Single Sided Porcelain Sign
Pennant Kerosene "A Shell Product" Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

417
Pennant Kerosene "A Shell Product" Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1935 Drink Coca Cola Fountain Service Single Sided Porcelain Sign

418
1935 Drink Coca Cola Fountain Service Single Sided Porcelain Sign
Current bid:
$25
Outstanding No Trespassing Union Oil Company of California Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

419
Outstanding No Trespassing Union Oil Company of California Single Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Current bid:
$800
Superb Union 76 Batteries Service Station Single Sided Porcelain Sign

420
Superb Union 76 Batteries Service Station Single Sided Porcelain Sign
Drink Coca Cola in Bottles 36" Single Sided Porcelain Button Sign

421
Drink Coca Cola in Bottles 36" Single Sided Porcelain Button Sign
Current bid:
$25
Schwinn Quality Bicycles 48" SS Wooden ID Sign

422
Schwinn Quality Bicycles 48" SS Wooden ID Sign
Current bid:
$25
Boyce Moto Meter "Free Dial Offer" SS Wooden Sign

423
Boyce Moto Meter "Free Dial Offer" SS Wooden Sign
Current bid:
$25
Fantastic Whiz Venus Polish "Cleans as it Waxes" Framed Advertising Poster w/ Graphics

424
Fantastic Whiz Venus Polish "Cleans as it Waxes" Framed Advertising Poster w/ Graphics
Current bid:
$25
Sinclair Service Station Emb. Plastic ID Sign w/ Dino

425
Sinclair Service Station Emb. Plastic ID Sign w/ Dino
Current bid:
$25
Amazing Group of 3 Whiz Fly Spray Cans & Polish w/ Farm Scene

426
Amazing Group of 3 Whiz Fly Spray Cans & Polish w/ Farm Scene
Current bid:
$175
Graphic Mobiloel DM Metal Oil Can w/ Motorcycle & Automobile

427
Graphic Mobiloel DM Metal Oil Can w/ Motorcycle & Automobile
Current bid:
$100
Nice Quaker State Motor Oil Double Sided Tin Tombstone Sign

428
Nice Quaker State Motor Oil Double Sided Tin Tombstone Sign
Motorola America's Finest Radio Authorized Service Double Sided Tin Sign

429
Motorola America's Finest Radio Authorized Service Double Sided Tin Sign
Current bid:
$25
Excellent Valvoline Pennsylvania Motor Oil "Light Medium" Double Sided Tin Lubester Paddle Sign

431
Excellent Valvoline Pennsylvania Motor Oil "Light Medium" Double Sided Tin Lubester Paddle Sign
Current bid:
$25
Pointers 5 Cents Cigars Double Sided Tin Flange Sign

432
Pointers 5 Cents Cigars Double Sided Tin Flange Sign
Current bid:
$350
Quaker State Motor Oil Double Sided Porcelain Tombstone Sign

433
Quaker State Motor Oil Double Sided Porcelain Tombstone Sign
Gulf Authorized Dealer Double Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

434
Gulf Authorized Dealer Double Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Current bid:
$25
Colonial Gasoline Motor Oils Double Sided Porcelain Sign

435
Colonial Gasoline Motor Oils Double Sided Porcelain Sign