From kiddie rides to colorful neon signs and gas globes to beautifully restored pumps, the Automobilia Auction at the 2024 Palm Beach Auction kicked off each morning with a burst of excitement before the main vehicle auction commenced. Transforming the arena into a nostalgic spectacle, these automotive pieces from bygone eras illuminated the space with their twinkling lights and vibrant décor. Scroll through this gallery to discover the most sought-after automobilia items sold at the 2024 Palm Beach Auction.
LOT #8296 – LATE-1950S/EARLY ’60S TEXACO OIL NEON PORCELAIN SIGN WITH ANIMATED NEON – $36,800
Pictured above is a spectacular late-1950s/early ’60s Texaco Oil single-sided neon porcelain service station sign with animated neon. Each letter sequentially lights to spell out “Texaco,” then flashes. Field has been professionally restored to perfection.
LOT #8287 – 1928 POLLY GASOLINE WAYNE MODEL 615 VISIBLE GAS PUMP – $34,500
Impressive 1928 Polly Gasoline Wayne Model 615 10-gallon visible gas pump. Beautiful restoration with stunning colors and glass cylinder.
LOT #8299.1 – LARGE 1951 MOBIL OIL PORCELAIN PEGASUS SIGN WITH ANIMATED NEON – $33,350
Fabulous large 1951 Mobil Oil single-sided porcelain Pegasus service station sign with animated neon. Very clean example with just some minor touch-up. Hard-to-find left-facing version.
LOT #8283 – LATE-1950S POLLY OIL FUEL ISLAND WITH TWO WAYNE 505 GAS PUMPS – $31,050
Phenomenal late-1950s Polly Oil restored service station fuel island with two original Wayne 505 gas pumps. Restored to perfection. Fuel island base was custom-crafted to make this the ultimate piece for any car display.
$29,900
Stupendous 1940s-50s American Gasoline single-sided porcelain with neon service station sign. Face has been professionally restored. Animated neon (torch flickers). A wonderful patriotic sign from roadside America.
LOT #7283 – 1950S CHRIS-CRAFT WOODY SPEEDBOAT KIDDIE RIDE – $27,600
Extraordinary 1950s Chris-Craft Woody speedboat coin-operated kiddie ride. Stunning restoration with working lights, upholstered cockpit and more. Plays boating sounds when operating.
LOT #8272 – 1956 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SEBRING SPECIAL 2/3-SCALE CAR – $24,725
Iconic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Sebring Special gas-powered 2/3-scale car. Custom-made with 107cc air-cooled motor with electric start and 3-speed clutchless manual transmission with reverse. Highly detailed. Large enough for adults, with a max speed of 35 mph.
LOT #8293 – 1940S-50S FLYING A SERVICE PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – $24,150
Stunning and hard-to-find 1940s-50s Flying A Service single-sided porcelain with animated neon service station sign. Immaculately restored to perfection. Features animated neon that articulates to simulate flight.
$23,575
Immaculate 1951 Mobilgas single-sided porcelain with neon service station sign. Field is very clean with just some minor edge touch-up. Pegasus flashes on/off. Good-looking piece.
LOT #8297 – 1950S FORD A-1 USED CARS NEON SIGN – $20,700
Sharp 1950s Ford A-1 Used Cars single-sided dealership lot neon sign. Restored to day-one grandeur. A-1 blinks on/off.
$18,975
Impressive 1940s-50s Shell Oil Service Station Bennett Model #646 gas pump. Restored to highest possible standards! Nicely restored with one-piece milk-glass globe and porcelain pump plates.
Scroll through this gallery to discover the most sought-after automobilia items sold at the 2024 Palm Beach Auction.