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The Eddie Vannoy Collection by Mecum Reaches

$15 Million in Sales

WALWORTH, WI – Mecum Auctions Topping all sales was
recently offered the private museum collection Vannoy’s automatic 1969
of Eddie Vannoy at an on-site auction in Dodge Daytona (Lot V24)
Jefferson, North Carolina, resulting in a strong with its 440 Magnum V-8
overall sales total of $15 million, a number that engine, which achieved a
significantly exceeded pre-auction expectations. $231,000 sale. Reaching an
Nearly 100 classic and collector cars and a total amazing $209,000 and
of more than 3,000 Road Art items from the landing in the second seat
museum crossed the auction block and ham- in top sales was Vannoy’s
mered sold during the five-day live auction 1941 Kenworth Fire Truck
event, which was held June 26-30. (Lot V44); one of just five
produced, it was originally
built by the United
Airplane Manufacturing
CONNECTICUT Co. on a 1940 Kenworth Sign Display (Lot K252) at $48,380; Sinclair
Chassis and today is the only known example
remaining. Strong individual sale prices Service Station Display (Lot K341) at $47,200;
continued with a 1970 Plymouth Superbird Ford Double-Sided Porcelain Neon and A1
REOPEN FOR BUSINESS! (Lot V25) bringing $203,500, a 1967 Pylon (Lot K394) at $42,480; Antique
Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod (Lot V26)
Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Rifle (Lot
selling for $200,750 and a 1941 Dodge Power G41) at $41,300; Texaco Service Station Gas
Wagon (Lot V78) bringing a total of Pump Island (Lot K294) at $40,120; Sinclair
$176,000, to name just a few. Service Station Gas Pump Island (Lot K208) at
Vannoy’s massive selection of Road Art was $37,760; Gulf Oil Service Station Gas Pump
as well received as his cars, and prices reflected Island (Lot K190) at $36,580; National A38
the bidding crowd’s enthusiasm with healthy Flying A Service Station Gas Pump Island (Lot
numbers across the board. Top sales honors K260) at $35,400; and 1920s Wayne Roman
Raymond Poirier, Antiques & Collectibles among Road Art offerings were claimed almost Column Visible Gas Pump (Lot K340) at
220 Norwich Road (Rt. 12) exclusively by Vannoy’s extensive selection of $35,400.
Plainfield, CT vintage gas pumps and pump islands. For access to complete auction results and
His 1920s Canadian Twin Visible Gas Pump more, sign up for a free MyMecum account
A sampling of what you will find: 8-Cast iron (Lot K206) sold for an impressive $59,000, offered at Mecum.com. Mecum’s next live
sewing machine bases ($50-$60 ea.), over 100 and his Sinclair Service Station Display (Lot auction event will be Dana Mecum’s 33rd
vintage oil lamps, vintage cast iron book ends, K341) brought $47,200. Other top Road Art Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis this
cheese and other dovetail boxes, rustic wooden sales included a Sohio Gas Neon Rotating Sign July 10-18 featuring 2,500 vehicles and
chicken crates, McCoy & Watts pottery, Display (Lot K252) that sold for $48,380 and thousands of Road Art items highlighted by the
turn-of-the-century oak wall phone w/crank a Ford Double-Sided Porcelain Neon and unparalleled John Atzbach collection of Shelby
& bells, Victor crank-up phonograph, iron A1 Pylon (Lot K394) that achieved a American cars and memorabilia. For more
wheelbarrow wheels, pair of 4' hay rake wheels, $42,480 sale. details on upcoming auctions, to consign a
milk cans, whiskey barrels, vintage farm tools The complete top 10 Road Art sales from vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit
and so much more!
the Eddie Vannoy museum collection auction Mecum.com, or call 262-275-5050 for more
include: information.
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. Till Noon.
(860) 564-5597, (860) 237-2966 Canadian Twin Visible Gas Pump (Lot
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