Main Street Memories: Classic Advertising & Toy Collection Auction
Main Street Memories: Classic Advertising & Toy Collection Auction
This exceptional auction features an extraordinary collection of vintage Americana headlined by extensive Coca-Cola memorabilia including advertising signs, Norman Rockwell framed pieces, 1967 & 1969 calendars, horse-drawn delivery wagon, and collectors edition trucks. The Pepsi collection rivals with vintage chalkboard signs, Santa lithos, die-cast trucks, lighted clocks, and classic advertising pieces. Premium Texaco items include Wings of Texaco planes, tanker trucks, filling stations, and the complete Texaco Town collection - perfect for serious collectors and advertising enthusiasts.
Die-Cast Cars & Model Collection
Automotive collectors will discover premium die-cast vehicles including extensive Hot Wheels collections in original boxes, Johnny Lightning roadster cars and miscellaneous pieces, Matchbox collections, and Marvel & DC Comic themed Hot Wheels. Notable finds include vintage Tonka trucks, Franklin Mint cars, 1958 Chevy Apache Cameo, 1970 Chevy 3100 Humble truck, and authentic Dinky, Lesney collections. The collection features Chevron Commemorative Series trucks, Days Gone Collectors Series, and vintage military vehicles perfect for display or investment.
Vintage Toys & Games
Entertainment enthusiasts will appreciate classic toy collections including vintage slot car sets, Schylling Auto Speedway, Remco Shark battery-operated racing cars, and authentic Indianapolis 500 slot cars. Gaming treasures feature vintage Tripoly & Skittles games, Lucky Shot dart games, Lite Brite sets, and comprehensive collections of Star Wars figurines, Pokémon cards, and Scooby Doo memorabilia. Additional finds include vintage Erector sets, model airplane kits, and nostalgic character items from Mickey Mouse to Gremlins.
Gas Station & Automotive Memorabilia
Workshop and garage collectors will find authentic gas pump nozzles, vintage fire hydrant cranks, aviation oil cans, and comprehensive collections of Gulf, Texaco, and Flying A advertising signs. The collection features embossed metal signs, porcelain advertising pieces, vintage motor oil containers, and authentic dealership promotional materials including the "Win a Dodge Charger" poster and 1977 Chevy dealership signs.
Vintage Advertising & Soda Fountain Collectibles
Soda fountain enthusiasts will discover authentic 7-Up Santa advertisements, Nehi advertising signs, Dr Pepper signs, Orange Crush pieces, and vintage Frostie vs A&W promotional materials. Notable finds include RC Cola signs, Mountain Dew advertising, original Fudgsicle and Popsicle lithos, ice cream menu boards, and Blue Bell advertising pieces. The collection includes Borden's milk trucks, dairy advertising clocks, and authentic soda fountain memorabilia.
Military & Aviation Collection
History buffs will appreciate comprehensive military collections including early war advertisements, aviation books and magazines, military propaganda posters, and authentic USO signs. The collection features Air Force and Navy pennants, military banners, vintage aviation signs, NASA space items, and authentic military equipment including ammo pouches and vintage helmets. Additional items include early aviation books, war photographs, and pin-up art from the golden age of flight.
Farm & Agricultural Advertising
Agricultural collectors will find authentic John Deere advertising pieces, vintage farm signs, feed and seed sacks, and comprehensive collections of DeLaval, Dekalb, and farm equipment promotional materials. Notable discoveries include vintage tractors and wagons, Carter Tru-scale hay rake, embossed metal farm signs, and authentic slow-moving vehicle signs perfect for rural collectors and farming enthusiasts.
Character Collectibles & Pop Culture
Pop culture fans will discover A&W Root Beer themed collections including stuffed bears, mugs, and promotional items, Care Bears collections, Dale Earnhardt father-son memorabilia, NASCAR collections, and comprehensive character items from Popeye to the Incredible Hulk. The collection features vintage Mickey Mouse items, Peanuts collectibles, and authentic 1974 Kings Island promotional pieces.
Unique Finds & Curiosities
Special discoveries include authentic penny slot machine, vintage Crosley Collectors Edition radio, antique bottle capper, camera lenses, smoking pipes with stands, and vintage humor signs. Notable items feature cast iron ash trays, Zippo lighter collections, antique Hyatt pool balls, USSR Soviet matchboxes, and authentic 1796 flintlock pistol with Butch Cassidy wanted poster.
Online bidding only - Location New Bremen, Ohio
Auction Begins ending August 6th @ 7:00 P.M.
No live preview due to lack of space. Call the office with any questions @ 937-492-1078
Pickup by appointment thru Shipping Saint Scheduler: Friday August 8th, 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
This exceptional collection offers outstanding value for advertising collectors, automotive enthusiasts, toy collectors, and treasure hunters seeking authentic vintage Americana, classic brand memorabilia, and nostalgic childhood memories!
Auction Ends: Wednesay, August 6th., @ 7:00 P.M.
No live preview due to lack of space.
PICK-UP: Friday, August 8th. 2:00 P.M. - 5:00PM
In-House Domestic and International Shipping is Available on smaller items
NOTE: Wooden easels/knife holders used in photos are not included with the lots
Ohio Sales Tax of 7.250% is required. If you are claiming tax exemption, we must have a copy of your exemption on file.
O.D. Jennings & Company Penny Slot Machine 1930's Patten # 15627721. Cast Aluminum. Internal components intact, but is not operational 14" x 15"x 8"
Chevy Fleet Side & Sport Truck Sign and Impala Convertible Sign. Both Signs 32" x 18" Heavy Cardboard . Good Condition.
Framed 31" x 14". Good condition. Small tear on one corner. No age listed, likely 50"s
Paper copy printed by 7 Up Company in 1955. Plastic backing with plastic cover. 29" x 22". Good condition.
Cardboard, date on back is 1963. Good Condition 19 1/4" x 11 1/4 "
Pepsi Chalkboard sign by Stout industries. 18 3/4" x 26 3/4" . Excellent condition
Brand new still in original package Coca-Cola 1948 1/25 scale tractor trailer. The box has a 1998 date. Heavy steel, very nice condition! Possibly one of the best. Box dimensions 21 1/4" x 8" x 5".
Vintage metal truck made by Press Steel Company with GMC trademark. 6 1/2" x 6" x 15". Good Condition.
484 Bale King Baler. Box is 5" x 10" x 6 1/4" with advertising piece included. 1/16 scale New Idea Spreader 4" x 15" x 6 1/4". A operators manual for 216 spreader also included. Both in original packaging.
Includes 5 planes. 2nd through the 6th Texaco series diecast metal coin banks. Authentically scaled replicas that are highly detailed with landing gear and rotating propellers 1932 Northrop Gamma. 1931 Stearman Biplane, 1940 Grumman Goose, 1930 Travel Air Model R "Mystery Ship" & 1929 Curtis Robin.
3 Advertisements 1953 7UP Cardstock with slight water damage. Overall nice condition. 14" X 14"
1930's Borden's Milk Truck 1/24 scale. Limited edition manufactured by The Danbury Mint. Still in original packaging. Excellent condition. Made in 1997.
P51 Mustang Balsa Model Airplane Kit 3/4 scale ready to assemble in original box. Box in fair condition, but all parts are believed to be inside. Also included is Air, Land and Sea plastic model kit.
1/48 scale plane and helicopter model kits. 500 MD Defender Helicopter sealed in box. F14A Tomcat model, box has been opened but believed to have all the pieces.
5 plastic models, all 1/72 scale. Froc Douglas Boston 3, Spitfire, P 38 Lightening, F15 Eagle, F117 Stealth Fighter. Spitfire & P38 still in sealed original packaging, remaining boxes have been opened.
Metal truck and trailer. Trailer has a jack lift to stand independently. 20" x 4 1/4" x 5" 1950's & Nice Condition
Louis Marx & Company Truck 17 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 7 1/2". Nice Condition
Metal minature Fire truck still in original box. 1/3 scale. Box is 12" x 7/15"x 6". Box has been opened condition is excellent but missing part of decals on rear fenders.
3 Diecast Metal Plane Banks, Aero Mobil oil, Texaco Vintage Airplane Bank, and Shell Plane. All in original packages and in great condition,
Limited Edition Amoco, Gulf & Shell planes in original boxes. Great condition
1929 Lockheed Air Express, 1932 Northrop Gamma & Travel Airplane All diecast and in original boxes.
1934 Stearman Bi Plane, International Airways gift bank & Texaco Eaglet. All 3 planes are diecast in original boxes.
Wings of Texaco 1930 Travel Air Model R" Mystery Ship" and Texaco Brushed Metal Grumman G-21-A Amphibian. Both in original boxes.
Two Gulf Collector Series Airplane Banks in original boxes. Boxes are in fair condition and planes inside are like new.
Two Texaco Tugboat Banks. "Fire Chief" first in series 2000 edition and "Havoline" second in series 2001.
Six quart sized oil cans. Two Texaco and Two Aeroshell are empty, One Quaker state & One Mobil jet oil are still unopened and full.
Two Airplane Busch Beer metal / plastic signs. One light is working and other is not working but may just need new bulbs. Overall fair condition.
Two advertisements, Douglas SBD "Dauntless" & Curtiss SB2C-1 "Hell Diver" US Navy Dive Bombers. 13" X 15" Good condition with some edge wear.
Five 1980's Print Air Plane Photos, 2 F14 Tomcat, F101 Voodoo, C5A Galaxy, & Boeing B52. All measure 16" x 20" Cool Pics.
Two Erector sets. Gilbert Rocket Launcher Erector Set with metal case. Instruction manual copyright 1959 included. 1938 Erector set appears to be a pump assembly with a manual. Also included 1993 metal Erector sign 17 1/4" x 12 3/4"
Box of vintage vet tools includes, needles, syringes, ear notchers, various miscellaneous tool. Plus a box of vintage farm tonics & powders.
John Deere Model G and 1968 Fergison "Super Major" Tractors and Wagon. All manufactured by Ertl.
Metal Marx Lumar Grader measures 17" x 7" x 7". All wheels rotate, it steers and blade moves fine. Many scratches on body but overall good condition.
Genuine John Deere Parts AP 17669 H Temperature Guage, 2 steering wheel caps, 2 AA 3489 R Cap 70301.
Stewart -Warner Tachometer Model 757 - W . Permatex Form-A-Gasket Number 1, Three Timken Tapered Roller Bearings & Fin Oil Can
Four OPW Gas Pump Nozzles
Two Cast iron fire hydrant cranks
Bottle capper in fair but working condition
Four Camera lenses , Chinar, Olympus, P&B Vivitar, & last one is unknown brand
Metal slot car 15" X 7" X 4 1/2" Windshield cracked, tires warn and missing battery box cover. Although it has it's issues it is a pretty cool looking piece and could be brought back to life.
Metal battery operated car. Missing 1 small drive wheel on the bottom, other than that appears to be in great condition. 12" x 5" x 6" Not sure if it works.
1956 Chevy Bel Air die cast model, green color in good condition. 1957 Chevy Bel Air blue die cast model with cracked wind shield.
Blue Buick friction toy car. Does work & in good condition. 11" x 4" x 3"
Wooden model of an antique car. Does roll, spare tire is broken off back but in decent condition. 16" x 5" x 4 1/4"
Vintage Happy Chimp & Happy Naughty Chimps, Battery operated still with original boxes. Did not test.
Schylling Auto Speedway, collectors edition. Wind up cars and place them on the metal track. In the original box, neat piece.
1961 toy race car. Original box is wrapped in plastic, have not taken it out of box to test. However sticker on back and original seller stated it works??
Kit is in the original box. Casting molds, wheels and axels are present but missing other contents. Still it's a make your own car casting set, pretty cool.
Lucky Shot Dart Game with original box, board and stand. Pew pew and darts not included. Also a 1971 Rebound Game, in original box with instruction book and appears to have all pieces. I did test this, and made it all the way to the back on the first shot, but every spin after, no deal.
Both are in original boxes & appear to have most pieces in fair condition.