Premier Advertising Auction - Day 2

Premier Advertising Auction - Day 2

Friday, February 2, 2024  |  10:00 AM Eastern
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Premier Advertising Auction - Day 2

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Richmond Auctions is proud to present our 2024 Premier Three-Day Advertising Auction on February 1-3, 2024 featuring the Jay Barkheimer Collection and Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. This multi-day sale features an incredible assortment of Petroliana, Automobilia, Soda, Country Store and Farming advertising memorabilia. The auction contains over 1350 lots consisting of neon signs, porcelain signs, tin signs, advertising displays, gas pumps, gas pump globes, clocks, oil cans and tether cars.

The Jay Barkheimer Collection - Considered to be one of the most substantial and diverse advertising memorabilia collections to ever be sold at one time, Jay's collection features rare and high condition items that span multiple genres from gas/oil, soda, automobilia, country store and farming/agriculture.

The Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection - Dick's collection is one of, if not the best collection of tether cars ever brought to market. These immaculate and stunning cars range from pre-war to late-model productions by the greatest manufacturers and builders to ever...
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1941 Cleveland Air Car Tether Car

Lot # 627 (Sale Order: 126 of 457)      

Built from plans out of balsa wood, the Cleveland Air Car represented a simple, inexpensive way to enter the tether car hobby. These cars are quite rare, not many survive...mored the rigors of the parking lot tether "track". This example is either a recent build or a magnificent restoration, powered by a 1941 Ohlsson & Rice .23. 18" L x 8" W x 6.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1940 Duesenberg Gilmore Special Tether Car

Lot # 628 (Sale Order: 127 of 457)      

Produced by the Duesenberg Model Company under the direction of Augie Duesenberg. This un-restored example is powered by a Contester engine and shows with outstanding pat...moreina. 21" L x 8.5" W x 7.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1947 Speedway Pacemaker Tether Car

Lot # 629 (Sale Order: 128 of 457)      

Designed by Joe Olender, the Speedway Pacemakers were very successful on tracks across the country This example is restored, with Hornet power. The paint and hand painted...more graphics are outstanding. The original magnesium wheels are in place, as are the tether brackets. 17" L x 6" W x 6" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1939 Dooling Mercury Bud Berner Special Los Angeles, CA Tether Car

Lot # 630 (Sale Order: 129 of 457)      

Commonly known as the Rear Drive this restored Dooling Mercury is powered by a Super Cyclone motor and features details such as a louvered piano hinged hood, exhaust pipe...more, dash, steering wheel and windshield. The graphics are hand painted, the car displays beautifully. 18" L x 8" W x 7.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1939 Bunch Speed Demon Tether Car

Lot # 631 (Sale Order: 130 of 457)      

This 1939 Bunch Speed Demon is exceptional in every way. These cars were built from plans in the 1939-40 era, and this one was built from the same plans. The paint and ha...morend painted graphics are brilliant. The car is complete and has an outstanding shelf presence. 20" L x 9" W x 8" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1968 Hisso Tether Car by Don Edmunds

Lot # 632 (Sale Order: 131 of 457)      

This Hisso was designed and built by Don Edmunds and is representative of the outstanding work by a master craftsman. The car is powered by a Saito 4 stroke engine and fe...moreatures details such as leather seat, dash with gauges, steering wheel, windshield, fuel pump, and exhaust pipe. The design and finish of the Edmunds Hisso cars are outstanding. 18.5" L x 8" W x 8" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1939 Dooling Mercury Tether Car

Lot # 633 (Sale Order: 132 of 457)      

A wonderful reproduction of a 1939 Dooling Mercury, commonly referred to as the Rear Drive Mercury. This car features outstanding paint and graphics. It is a static car, ...morewith no motor or gearbox. 18" L x 7.5" W x 8" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1978 Bantam Midget Bunch Pennzoil Tether Car by Farrell Byrd

Lot # 634 (Sale Order: 133 of 457)      

An outstanding Bantam Midget built from original plans by Farrell Byrd. The paint and hand painted graphics are stunning, the engine turned dash and other details are exc...moreeptional, typical of Mr. Byrd's work. The car is powered by a Bunch Speedway motor. 19" L x 9" W x 7" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1946 King Cobra Special Tether Car

Lot # 635 (Sale Order: 134 of 457)      

The King Car was originally produced in Australia. These cars were built to compete with the Dooling Mercury Rear Drive. This car is powered by a Cave Cobra; the car is m...moreagnificent. 19" L x 8.5" W x 6.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1940 Dooling Streamliner Hornet Power Tether Car

Lot # 636 (Sale Order: 135 of 457)      

Commonly known as the Dooling Frog this original car has been highly polished and is powered by a Hornet engine. 16" L x 9.5" W x 5.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barb...moreour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1950 Midgetee Tether Car

Lot # 637 (Sale Order: 136 of 457)      

Designed by Jiro Shimatani, the Midgetee was a great success in Japan and Europe, eventually making it to the US. The style of the car resembles a Kurtis Kraft midget of ...morethe period. This 10" long "mite" racer is powered by an Enya 19 driving the left rear wheel and is in outstanding, complete, original condition. 10" L x 6" W x 4.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1940 Dooling Pee Wee Tether Car

Lot # 638 (Sale Order: 137 of 457)      

Developed by the Dooling Brothers, this 12" long racer was developed for engines of .36 to .45 displacement directly driving the left rear wheel. This example was never b...moreuilt, it has no engine and is considered NOS (new old stock); a rare find. 12" L x 5.5" W x 4". Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1950 Maserati F1 Tether Car

Lot # 639 (Sale Order: 138 of 457)      

This wonderful Maserati was made in Italy and is powered by an Enya .35 motor. The car is complete, and quite possibly never run on a track. The wheels, tires, and paint ...moreare excellent. 17" L x 7" W x 4.5". Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1946 Borden Dooling Powered Streamliner Tether Car

Lot # 640 (Sale Order: 139 of 457)      

The Borden is another car commonly known as the Teardrop, and bears similarity to the McCoy Teardrop. This exceptional as run example is powered by a potent ignition Dool...moreing .61 and is complete with the electrical components, wiring, and fuel tank. 18.5" L x 7.5" W x 4. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1946-1952 McCoy Racing Car Tether Car

Lot # 641 (Sale Order: 140 of 457)      

The first car designed by Dick McCoy and produced by the Duro-Matic corporation was the McCoy Racing Car, commonly known as the Teardrop. This example is original, un-res...moretored, with an outstanding patina finish. The car features an ignition Hornet .60, and spur gear drivetrain. The air intake tube and tether bridle are with the car. 17.5" L x 8.5" W x 4" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1948 Rodzy Hot Rod Tether Car

Lot # 642 (Sale Order: 141 of 457)      

This Rodzy Hot Rod mite is NOS (new old stock) with the original box and instructions. The car is powered by the very desirable Cameron .15 driving the rear wheels throug...moreh spur gears. The car shows no damage, it appears to have never been run. As good as it gets. 8" L x 5" W x 3" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1972 Sprint Car "Sullivan Shaker" Tether Car by Don Edmunds

Lot # 643 (Sale Order: 142 of 457)      

Another example of the high quality work of master craftsman Don Edmunds. The car is complete with an Edco Sky Devil motor and dual functional exhaust pipes; the metal fo...morermed through the hood for the pipes is exceptional. The car is loaded with detail and includes the Edmunds AUTORESEARCH tag on the dash. This is a rare and exceptional piece. 19" L x 8" W x 7" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1949 Dooling Arrow Tether Car

Lot # 644 (Sale Order: 143 of 457)      

This original Dooling Arrow is in wonderful as run condition. It is powered by an ignition Dooling .61 engine and the electric components normally associated with the car...more are in place, as is the fuel tank and fuel shut off. In addition, the car features a Fairabend front axle and pan handle bracket. The wheels and tires are original; the fiberglass body and aluminum pan show no damage. This is an exceptional example of an as run Dooling Arrow. 16.5" L x 6.5" W x 6" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1940 Dooling Pee Wee Tether Car

Lot # 645 (Sale Order: 144 of 457)      

Developed by the Dooling Brothers, this 12" long racer was developed for engines of .36 to .45 displacement directly driving the left rear wheel. This example is powered ...moreby an ignition Bunch .45 and is complete with electrical components, wiring and fuel tank. A great example of an as run Pee Wee. 12" L x 5" W x 4" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1940 Dooling Pee Wee Tether Car

Lot # 646 (Sale Order: 145 of 457)      

Developed by the Dooling Brothers, this 12" long racer was developed for engines of smaller displacement directly driving the left rear wheel. This example has been resto...morered with brilliant red paint and replacement wheels and tires. It is powered by a McCoy .19; a fuel tank is in place. 12" L x 5" W x 4.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1968 Don Edmunds Estes Special "Mongrel" Tether Car

Lot # 647 (Sale Order: 146 of 457)      

This car was designed and built by Don Edmunds and is representative of the outstanding work by a master craftsman. Don built the "Estes Special" for Bob Estes, a very fa...moremous Indy 500 owner. The car is powered by a Bunch engine and features details such as a dash, steering wheel, windshield, fuel pump, and exhaust pipe. The design and finish of this, as with all of the Edmunds cars, is outstanding. 18.5" L x 8.5" W x 8.5" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1979 Bunch Speed Demon Smith Coils Tether Car by George Casselberry

Lot # 648 (Sale Order: 147 of 457)      

This build by master builder George Casselberry of a 1939 Bunch Speed Demon is exceptional in every way. These cars were built from plans in the 1939-40 era, and this one...more was built from the same plans. The paint and hand painted graphics are brilliant. The car is complete and has an outstanding shelf presence. 19.5" L x 9.5" W x 8" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1946 Dooling F Tether Car by Herb Singe

Lot # 649 (Sale Order: 148 of 457)      

In addition to Bremer Whirlwind racers, Herb Singe produced a series of outstanding reproduction Dooling F cars of which this is an example. This car has details such as ...morean upholstered seat, windshield, bumpers, and exhaust pipe. The car has no motor. 17.5" L x 8" W x 7" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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1948 Martin Flash McCoy Powered Tether Car

Lot # 650 (Sale Order: 149 of 457)      

Produced by the Martin Engineering Co. of Chicago, IL beginning in 1948, Martin Flash "mite" tether cars achieved success throughout the country. This example is 10" long...more and complete with a bump lug McCoy .19 and fuel tank, ready to run. 10" L x 5" W x 4" H. Featured item from the Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. As noted on this car, a Martin Flash achieved a speed of 104 MPH in 1949. This is a tribute to that car.

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1970 Bremer Whirlwind Perfect Circle/Champion Tether Car

Lot # 651 (Sale Order: 150 of 457)      

A stunning example of a Bremer Whirlwind. The paint, graphics, cockpit details, and wire wheels set this car apart. 17" L x 8.5" W x 8" H. Featured item from the Dick Bar...morebour Tether Car Collection. All items are guaranteed authentic by Richmond Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to upcoming sign shows that we attend. Please contact us prior to bidding to confirm we are attending your requested show.

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