Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums Petroliana Value Questions Carter "Car bere ter" lighted display case

this thing was meant to have to single barrel carbs mounted in it for display....

lights up real nice....

all metal with simulated wood grain.
don't have exact measurements but I would say 12" deep, maybe 18" wide and 18" tall.
glass on the front rounds if you look at 2nd pic

I've never seen one...(but that don't mean anything)

what's it worth???

guy is pretty proud of it and I'm trying to buy it.

nothing like it on Ebay. Little tin Carter cabinets are bringing around 200.

That's Cool!! I would say it is worth about double what the Red Tin ones on eBay bring.

Great display!! If the reverse painted glass is in as good condition as it looks and the wood grain is nice, I think it could bring upwards of 500-700$+. That's based on great condition... It's thought to call without seing it in person

it is in excellent condition! no doubt...

I sold one over 15 yrs. ago at a swap meet for $175.00 and it was really rough. this is only the second one I've seen. this one looks pretty nice. I don't know what it's worth but I'd pursue it vigorously. value could be a pleasant surprise, ;;;;;;;;good luck''''Ron

A few for reference..

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9126969

http://mecum.com/auctions/consignment_li...ll&lottype= This one brought $500.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1946-carter-carburetor-display-metal-cabinet-2

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/carter-carburetor-display-rack-wgaskets-tin-21x8

appreciate all the hard work you put into the research!

in order for me to look at these links and get sold values...I have to sign up to some stuff...I'm trying to sign up to matthews auction right now....don't think I will do worthpoint though...

I really appreciate it!!!!

one on Matthews only brought 125.00 !

and it was nicer than this one...

I've had one I found in Phx. AZ 20 years ago. Looks about the same but without some of the blemishes in the paint around bottom
Paid $250 then, felt like it was somewhat pricy at the time but this is the only other I have seen or heard of. It would be one of the last things I let go of now.

thanks...

i think this one is dirty and will clean up quite abit...

called the guy and made offer....don't think he will take it...

I'm not a member on Worthpoint....

can somebody tell me what the final results were that Coldpizza posted?

Thanks appreciate it!

I kinda need to know ASAP cuz I'm going to look at it again tomorrow and try to buy it!

If I get it bought right....it will be for sale!