Barrett-jackson’s Digital Select Auction To Include Authentic Automobilia

Barrett-Jackson will offer stunning, museum-quality pieces of authentic automobilia during the premier Digital Select Auction, Nov. 5-12 on Barrett-Jackson.com. Vintage porcelain neon signs, gas pumps and soda machines are among the automotive memorabilia offered, including an impressive 1967 Gulf Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #60), a striking late 1950s-early 1960s Texaco Oil Porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #49) and a 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump (Lot #42).

“The Digital Select Auction presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire stunning, museum-quality pieces of authentic automobilia,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Among the standout offerings are a spectacular 1967 Gulf Oil neon sign that sequentially lights, an impressive late 1950s to 1960s Texaco Oil animated neon sign and a beautifully restored 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump. These remarkable pieces are more than collectibles — they’re tangible pieces of American automotive history, each with its own story to tell.”

The Digital Select Auction will offer service station and beverage signs that are highly coveted among curators of vintage automobilia, including:

• 1967 Gulf Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #60) ‒ Some professional restoration featuring sequential neon lights that spell “Gulf,” then flash on/off.
• Late 1950s-early ’60s Texaco Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #49) ‒ Each letter sequentially lights to spell out the word “Texaco” and then flashes on/off. The face has been professionally restored to near perfection.
• 1956 Skelly Oil porcelain with neon sign (Lot #50) ‒ Professionally restored and highly prized piece from the Midwest, this sign flashes “Skelly” on and off.
• Late 1960s 7UP tin sign with animated neon (Lot #40) ‒ Features Peter Max-style artwork and colors and is offered from a long-time Midwest bottlers collection.
• Late 1950s-early ’60s Hamm’s Beer Scene-O-Rama animated sign (Lot #16) ‒ Professionally restored to day-one condition and featuring scrolling North Woods scenery.
• Vintage Sunoco Oil light-up sign (Lot #43) ‒ Iconic Sunoco sign with arrow logo; was recently upgraded to LED lighting.

Vintage gas pumps offered at the Digital Select Auction are highlighted by the stunning 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump (Lot #42). The stylish pump offers period art-deco design notable in the chrome accents and empire style line. It received show car-quality restoration with an automotive-grade two-tone paint finish. A late 1940s Texaco Fire Chief Bennett Model No. 541 gas pump (Lot #51) also features two-tone automotive grade paint finish featuring a superior restoration. A 1940s Texaco Oil Wayne Model No. 80 gas pump (Lot #32) is a restored, uncommon pump that features porcelain pump plates and original porcelain interior gauge faces.

Distinctive vintage soda machine collectibles include an impressive 1950s Coca-Cola Vendo Model 81 10-cent soda machine (Lot #39). The most iconic soda machine of the period, it has been rebuilt by the best restorer in the country and completely refurbished inside and out to day-one condition. A beautiful 1950s Coca-Cola soda bar (Lot #59) was made from an original Ideal Slider Coca-Cola soda machine and features a new, period-looking soda bar top, two chrome stools and diner accessories.

Also featured is a professionally restored 1950s Eco Air Meter Tireflator on a stand (Lot #57) that dispenses both air and water.

The online auction will take place from Nov. 5-12, featuring live closing commentary with Craig Jackson, April Rose and Rick DeBruhl on Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. MST (12:30 p.m. EST). Enthusiasts interested in watching the auction on Barrett-Jackson.com can log in or register for an account at Barrett-Jackson.com/signup. To register to bid, consign a premium vehicle or learn more about the platform, please visit Barrett-Jackson.com.

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