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JOURNEY THROUGH TIME: Top Automobilia at Barrett-Jackson’s 2023 Auctions
August 2, 2023
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LOT #8277 – 1920S STANDARD GOLD CROWN FRY MODEL #177 VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $368,000
Before the collector cars cross the block, each day of a Barrett-Jackson event begins with the Automobilia Auction, showcasing a mesmerizing collection of vintage delights. For car enthusiasts and collectors alike, these auctions present a unique opportunity to reconnect with our motoring past, as the auction block literally glows with massive neon dealership signs complemented by beautifully restored gas pumps, stunning gas globes and more. Other authentic items at the Automobilia Auctions include kiddie rides and signs of days gone by made of everything from embossed tin to delicately painted porcelain.
Take a moment to scroll through the gallery of top-selling automobilia items so far in 2023 and enjoy this celebration of our automotive heritage.
LAS VEGAS 2023 – 1920S STANDARD GOLD CROWN FRY MODEL #177 VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $368,000 Pictured above is a worthy-of-bragging-rights 1920s Standard Gold Crown Fry model #177 Mae West visible gas pump. Extremely high-grade restoration; restored beyond original.
LAS VEGAS 2023 – 1928 FORD WAYNE MODEL 515 VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $149,500 Beyond impressive 1928 Ford Wayne Model 515 restored dealership visible gas pump. Restored to perfection! Truly immaculate with hand-painted pinstriping.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1942 17-FOOT CHRIS CRAFT SPECIAL RUNABOUT “WOODY” BOAT BAR – SOLD! $120,750 Truly exceptional 1942 17-foot Chris Craft Special Runabout “Woody” boat bar. Professionally constructed from a real 1942 Chris Craft Runabout “Woody” boat with a no-expense-spared mentality. Features a quartz top, custom cabinets, built-in fridge, wine rack, working lights and an amazing highly varnished finish.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – LARGE FERRARI DEALERSHIP SIGN – SOLD! $95,450 Huge late-model Ferrari Automobiles neon dealership sign with Ferrari prancing horse logo. Custom-made for a Northeast dealer.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – CIRCA 1940S-50S CARRIAGE MOTORS ANIMATED NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – SOLD! $86,250 Profoundly stylish and huge circa 1940s-50s Carriage Motors double-sided neon porcelain sign with animated rotating wheels. Beautiful colors and styling.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – HUGE 1950S WOODY WOODPECKER PORCELAIN WITH NEON SIGN – SOLD! $80,500 Stunning and large 1950s Woody Woodpecker single-sided porcelain with neon studio sign. Face has been restored to perfection!
LAS VEGAS 2023 – 1950S STAINLESS-STEEL SODA FOUNTAIN IN COCA-COLA REGALIA – SOLD! $80,500 Stellar 1950s stainless-steel soda fountain. Restored in Coca-Cola regalia. Includes rotating neon sign and three diner stools. Refrigeration unit has been rebuilt.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – VINTAGE GOOD HUMOR ICE CREAM COIN-OPERATED KIDDIE RIDE – SOLD! $75,500 Show-stopping restored vintage Good Humor Ice Cream 10-cent coin-operated kiddie ride. Restored beyond original with working lights and built-in freezer compartment, and plays the “Ice Cream Truck” song.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1940S-50S CHEVROLET OK USED CARS SIGNAGE – SOLD! $69,000 Stupendous 1940s-50s Chevrolet OK Used Cars signage from Tucumcari, NM – the neon capital of Route 66! Five 10-foot sections combine for a total length of 50 feet (end sections could be removed to trim to 30 feet if desired). Blinking OK logo in center with metal Used Cars & Trucks letters. Professionally refurbished with new wiring, transformers and neon. Original-style pole-mounting system included – bolt to the floor for a freestanding install – or unbolt from poles and mount on wall. Signs are crated for transportation.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1957 MOBIL OIL RIGHT-FACING PEGASUS PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – SOLD! $57,500 Superlative 1957 Mobil Oil service station right-facing Pegasus porcelain with animated neon service station sign. The wings alternate lighting to simulate flight. Professionally restored throughout.