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POSTING FOR MOPARMAN1977......

Hello DOC,  these are my buys of the week -all mopar stuff! that piece of wood is a 1968 mopar brush, kind of rare I think. Don't see those every day! Thanks, the moparman1977

I really like the Cheveron globe Rex. I have the supreme version, and would be intersted if you ever decide to sell.
Thanks
Brandon

I was tired when I got home from the Columbus show. I opened the mail at 11 PM and found an advertisement for a local auction that had a lot of dealership signs. I started fliping the pages of Antique Week until I found the auction. It looked good,too good to miss. So I had to go out and unload the truck from the Columbus trip. And off again in the AM.
If you thought that the prices were high at the Columbus auction, they were sky high at this auction for some common items. One sign sold for $2000.00. It was in great shape but there were two at Columbus priced under $500.00 in good condition. It seemed like most of the purchases at the auction were made by guys that are resellers. They must have some deep pocket customers. Here is what I added to my collection from this auction.
This was my favorite sign at the auction. It is in it's original iron frame.

Double Sided Porcelain Studebaker sign.

Single Sided Porcelain FORD sign.

Very old and Very nice Standard Oil sign.

Two United Motors signs that need cleaning.

It seems kind of strange that there were some very nice items at the Columbus auction but the signs at this local auction had more appeal to me. It also was nice not to have to pay 10 percent buyers premium. At todays prices, that 10 per cent adds up fast.
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REX LIKES AUCTIONS

GREAT SIGNS REX... AGREE WITH YA ON THE 10%..... CHEESE

LOVE that Indian gas sign Rex...too cool my friend.

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Hubba: GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK and humble moderator

How rare is that indian sign and what is a ruff est of one in that condition worth?
Thanks
Brandon

First time posting pic. here it goes!


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F.C. Johnson Axle Grease

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Rex:

Now i know how that indian gas sign was hung. Absolutely beautiful piece. Thanks for showing it.

Doug

Does any one have any info on the F.C. Johnson axle grease pail? Ryan

Thanks for the positive responses guys. The Indian sign dates back to the 1920's Texaco purchased Indian in 1931.
After looking at the Indian sign I was hopeing it would not go too high....there was sum crazy bidding going on later......I was thinking $2000 and bough it for $1500 I was very happy with that price.
If anyone wants to know the Ohio auction prices email me I recorded most of them.
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DOC THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT BANNER YOU TURN US ON........
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REX LIKES SIGNS

Hi Doc,
  Can you post these pics for me in Buys of the Week.
  Two signs and an oil can I got at Columbus.
Thanks Tracey








AS A SIGN LOVER MYSELF, I'M LIKING YOUR "BUYS!" UNUSUAL 2-GALLON "KAYO" BRAND OIL CAN. NEVER HEARD OF IT....REMINDS ME OF THE KARO I PUT ON MY PANCAKES!...LOL!!!

[This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 06-22-2005).]

Kayo was a brand that Conoco bought out.

POSTING THESE "BUYS OF THE WEEK" FOR BUTCH GREER......

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Hi Doc,
 
I picked these signs up last week.
 
Butch









STILL MORE TO COME......