THE ULTIMATE GARAGE DECOR: 2023 Palm Beach Auction’s Top 10 Highest-Selling Automobilia
April 18, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #8295 – 1930S-40S PHILLIPS 66 EMBOSSED PORCELAIN NEON SIGN – SOLD! $43,125
At the 2023 Palm Beach Auction, incredible pieces of automobilia crossed the block with No Reserve. Everything from vintage gas pumps to neon dealership signs made an appearance, making Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach Automobilia Auction an incredible stroll down memory lane. Scroll through the best-sellers in the gallery below for a colorful and nostalgic journey into our motoring past.
LOT #8295 – 1930S-40S PHILLIPS 66 EMBOSSED PORCELAIN NEON SIGN – SOLD! $43,125
Pictured above is a very desirable 1930s-40s Phillips 66 double-sided embossed porcelain neon service station sign; “66” flashes on/off. Just some minor touch-up.
LOT #8254.2 – 1940S MARATHON OIL ETHYL GASOLINE GAS PUMP GLOBE – SOLD! $27,025
Highly sought-after 1940s Marathon Oil Ethyl Gasoline gas pump globe in a Capcolite body. Seldom-found Ethyl version. Choice Marathon runner logo.
LOT #7299 – EARLY 1960S GULF OIL PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – SOLD! $21,850
Spectacular early 1960s Gulf Oil single-sided porcelain with animated neon service station sign. Each letter sequentially lights to spell out “Gulf,” then flashes. Porcelain is very clean with just some minor touch-up.
LOT #7269 – 1950 CHAMPION MIDGET RACER COIN-OPERATED KIDDIE RIDE – SOLD! $20,700
Superlative 1950 Champion Midget Racer coin-operated kiddie ride. Original Champion base enhanced with a 1954 original midget racer. High grade automotive finish with hand-painted graphics.
LOT #8281 – 1957 BOWSER GAS PUMP IN FERRARI REGALIA – SOLD! $18,975
Stylish 1957 Bowser service department gas pump restored in Ferrari regalia. Beautifully restored to pure perfection. The ultimate statement.
LOT #7296 – 1930S FORD AUTOMOBILES NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – SOLD! $18,975
Exceptional 1930s Ford Automobiles single-sided neon porcelain dealership sign. Interior field is near mint. A remarkable find!
LOT #8276 – 1/3-SCALE 1956 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SR PROTOTYPE (AKA “THE REAL MCCOY”) MINI CAR – SOLD! $17,250
Phenomenal 1/3-scale 1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR Prototype (aka “The Real McCoy”) mini car. Hand-built with stunning attention to detail, featuring a 6.9hp overhead cam, 4-stroke motor that pushes to a maximum speed of 35 mph. Features electric start, clutchless 3-speed automatic transmission and reserve, coilover shocks, functioning headlights and more. Large enough for adult use.
LOT #6291 – 1939 TEXACO OIL NEPTUNE MODEL 855 GAS PUMP – SOLD! $17,250
Truly exceptional 1939 Texaco Oil restored Neptune Model 855 service station gas pump. Hard-to-find pump complemented by an outstanding restoration.
LOT #8272 – 1956 BENNETT MODEL #966 GAS PUMP IN CORVETTE REGALIA – SOLD! $16,100
Pictured above is a magnificent 1956 Bennett Model #966 gas pump professionally restored in Corvette regalia. The ultimate tribute piece to America’s sports car. One of the most desirable gas pumps of the time period.
LOT #7298.1 – 1950S RED OWL GROCERY STORES PORCELAIN WITH NEON SIGN – SOLD! $16,675
Iconic 1950s Red Owl Grocery Stores single-sided porcelain with neon marquee sign. Cool piece with trademark blinking eye. Great example.