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.