AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: 2023 New Orleans Top 10 Automobilia Items
October 4, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #8299 – LATE 1950S-EARLY ’60S TEXACO OIL ANIMATED NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – $74,750
Barrett-Jackson’s first-ever 2023 New Orleans Auction was quite an event. It had a wide range of automotive memorabilia items, from old gas pumps to eye-catching neon dealership signs. Each morning’s Automobilia Auction took attendees on a nostalgic journey through our motoring past. Explore these interesting items in the gallery below to dive into the colorful world of automobilia.
LOT #8299 – LATE 1950S-EARLY ’60S TEXACO OIL ANIMATED NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – $74,750
Pictured above is a gorgeous late 1950s-early ’60s Texaco Oil single-sided neon porcelain service station sign with animated neon. Spells out “TEXACO.” Restored to day-one condition.
LOT #7298 – 1930S SHELL OIL NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – $69,000
Stunning 1930s Shell Oil single-sided neon porcelain clamshell-shaped service station sign. Very nice porcelain with some minor touch-up. Choice three-dimensional design.
LOT #8282 – EARLY 1950S TEXACO OIL FUEL ISLAND WITH BENNETT MODEL #966 GAS PUMPS – $46,000
Outstanding early 1950s Texaco Oil restored service station fuel island with two original Bennett Model #966 gas pumps. Restored to perfection. Fuel island base was custom-crafted to make this the ultimate piece for any car display.
LOT #7282 – 1928 STANDARD RED CROWN GASOLINE FRY MODEL #87 VISIBLE GAS PUMP – $44,850
Superlative 1928 Standard Red Crown Gasoline Fry Model #87 visible gas pump. Hard-to-find “tall” 10-gallon cylinder. Concours-quality restoration with beautiful plating, pinstriping and one-piece milk-glass Red Crown globe. Truly magnificent!
LOT #8298 – 1950S MOBIL OIL PEGASUS LEFT-FACING PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – $36,800
Very splendid 1950s Mobil oil Pegasus left-facing porcelain with animated neon service station sign. Sign has been restored throughout to perfection. Wings alternately light to simulate flight. Zenith piece for any collection.
LOT #8279 – 1959 A.O. SMITH MODEL 48 GAS PUMP IN SHELBY COBRA REGALIA – $34,500
Fantastic 1959 A.O. Smith Model 48 service department gas pump restored in Shelby Cobra regalia. Restored beyond original. The ultimate Shelby tribute piece.
LOT #7284 – LATE 1940S GILMORE OIL WAYNE 100 GAS PUMP – $33,350
Simply immaculate late 1940s Gilmore Oil Wayne 100 restored service station gas pump. Underwent a no-expense-spared restoration to achieve perfection. Roar with Gilmore!
LOT #8295 – 1930S-40S PHILLIPS 66 NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – $23,000
Striking 1930s-40s Phillips 66 single-sided neon porcelain shield-shaped service station sign. “66” blinks on/off. Beautiful colors. Minor touch-up, mainly around perimeter.
LOT #8299.2 – 1940S FORD AUTHORIZED SERVICE – MERCURY 8 NEON PORCELAIN ARROW SIGN – $23,000
Rare museum-quality 1940s Ford Authorized Service – Mercury 8 single-sided neon porcelain dealership arrow sign. Only one we have ever offered. Extremely rare. Face is untouched and original.
LOT #8269 – BUSCH GARDENS CLYDESDALE COIN-OPERATED KIDDIE RIDE – $20,700
Exceptionally restored Busch Gardens Clydesdale 10-cent coin-operated kiddie ride. Unique hand-painted piece. Completely rebuilt and works perfectly!