rniez Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Here is one of my favorites,an oil painting by Dion Pear showing a 3-litre Bentley in the rainy 1922 Tourist Trophy race on the Dundrod circuit on the Isle of Man in the UK. It was the inaugural race. Race was won by a Sunbeam VIII driven by Chassange/Laly. Bentley was second, driven by Frank Clement. 100 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Great painting. Hopefully it’s hanging in your home where you can enjoy it daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 As you can tell I am back in my CC storage unit this afternoon 1956 backlit Oldsmobile dealer display unit. It was in its original tattered box when I purchased it. Needs to go to a Oldsmobile collector. 19 by 25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) A couple of new car brochures Edited August 28, 2022 by Robert G. Smits Edit (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) A couple of adds from 1934 Edited August 30, 2022 by Robert G. Smits (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Veedol from 1951. 22 by 28 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 A couple more. Cardboard 28 by 44 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 The factory issued news bulletins or newspapers are really great. Most don't survive as they were printed on cheap paper and were not expected to be saved after the customer who received them and read them. It was indeed a "news of the moment" . Most people like to collect the big color sales catalogs, folders etc. But the brief "throw away " advertising news papers, plus the factory magazines sent to owners of cars can be a great resource about a particular car with most having photos and images not used in the regular advertising. The ones for the orphan makes are especially interesting to see how they were trying to promote their product to perspective customers. thanks for sharing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 An interesting lithograph from my collection. John Stoddard started manufacturing farm machinery in 1869 under the “Tiger” brand. In the early 1890’s he diversified into Tiger brand bicycles which were produced until 1898. In 1905 he entered the automobile business producing the Stoddard Dayton 1905-1913 when it went into bankruptcy with the assets being purchased by Maxwell who ended up a part of Chrysler 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Great piece of history! Beautiful graphics. Early bicycle related memorabilia is every bit as collectible as automobilia of the same age. At one time I had a nice collection of cycle related items but sold it years ago. Speaking of Stoddard Dayton, here is a piece of sheet music from my collection - "The Benzine Buggy Man" is dedicated to Mr. Mays Dodds of the Dayton Automobile Company. The illustration shows an early Stoddard-Dayton automobile. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) I apologize for straying off topic but I came across this bicycle lithograph on heavy metal this afternoon 22 by 32 inches Edited September 3, 2022 by Robert G. Smits Addition (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCandless Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 For sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) Aquestion for my memorabilia friends. I am sure the American Brakeblok and Gulf are real. I question the Exon. It was obviously never hung. I appreciate your thoughts. Edited September 3, 2022 by Robert G. Smits Addition (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Another sign that raises my suspicions. SS painted. 19 by 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I am attracted to large vintage neon pieces. I’d love to have one good example in my garage. On a much smaller scale, this was in an antique store this weekend that I frequent in Peru Indiana. Neon paint clock. Hy Klas was a Louisville paint company. Looking forward to a pot of coffee and cleaning it up. The neon is intact and works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Probably my last posting for a while as we are getting ready to leave for the Sentimental Tour. If any of you have seen this sign before let me know. 22 by 26. NOS. In its factory shipping container Edited September 5, 2022 by Robert G. Smits Addition (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Lookie what followed me home! Yes, another pair of early bisque nodders. I posted a while back about a nice pair I'd found and figured that would be the end of my collection. I know of only a couple of different varieties of these early 1900s whimsical items. Tap the head lightly and it nods (bobs) back and forth for an extended period of time. There are two different styles pictured in the book of the Ray Holland Automotive Art collection, and with the addition of this pair, I now have examples of both types. Imagine, my wife accuses me of using that book as a "check-list" for my collecting. According to what I've uncovered, these were most likely of German origin, circa 1905 or perhaps earlier. The gentleman motorist has obviously just run over the goose he is holding and has his wallet out ready to "pay-up' for the damages. His lady passenger looks a bit disgusted! I've also included a photo of the gentleman motorist with different coloring so there are obviously variations on these. Any other collectors out there with other examples? Terry Edited September 9, 2022 by Terry Bond (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 A great beer ad and a great non-beer print. First time I ever saw this great beer advertisement was when touring the Schells brewery while in Saratoga Springs NY. Was amazed to find a reproduced copy available in the gift shop. Later, I found a version of the print itself without the advertising on it (an original). Would still like to find an original version of the beer ad to go with it, but for now, I'll just enjoy the print without the ad. Beware however because digital reproductions of this print are around. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Since I don't get to go to Hershey this year I went on my own little treasure hunt near home today and brought these panels back with me. Not terribly old, late 70's to 80's . They are actually 4 separate panels that are about 6 feet X 2 feet each. Now to build a box with some LED lighting to display them! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 3 hours ago, 3macboys said: Since I don't get to go to Hershey this year I went on my own little treasure hunt near home today and brought these panels back with me. Not terribly old, late 70's to 80's . They are actually 4 separate panels that are about 6 feet X 2 feet each. Now to build a box with some LED lighting to display them! I like your plan. Post a pic when you get that built and they are lit up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCandless Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Did a little video showing my cans off. Hope you enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I'll be posting this also under Hershey finds, but a few pins and fobs were added to my collection recently and included this Crawford piece. Believe it is a cufflink rather than a lapel button. Note it also has advertising for the Crawford Automobile, Hagerstown, MD. marked on the back side. Doesn't seem to be much Crawford stuff around. Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) That's a cool piece Terry! Jimmy Shiels Edited October 12, 2022 by Thebuicknut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Terry, you are in for one heck of a search for the second Crawford cuff link 🤣🤣🤣 I’ve had one for over thirty years now and you just bought the second one I’ve ever heard of… sorry for the poor picture, but mine is just above the Metz pin. They also had a spectacular radiator emblem… Edited October 12, 2022 by TheMoneyPit Added emblem picture (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) These are my pics from last week's venture to Flint and Hershey... this some of it...but I favor the Buick... Edited October 12, 2022 by Thebuicknut (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Some of my other finds from my adventures.... Mason employee badge...and tool check.... Marvel Carburetor employee badge before Buick bought them out.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 thanks again to all who can contribute here either in images or information, this is just so special to see, and everyone has been kind enough to not to stray off and send out "woodja take or I'llgiveyas" messages to let this remain a fun education of what is actually out there and was produced. The thought and artistry of what we see here is staggering. Thanks to all of you. Walt PS Thanks to AACA for giving us this space, this forum to share the history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 For the Dort fans...here are some of my latest finds from my trip... needless to say I went on a binge...but these early employee badges from Dort are awesome! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I don’t think I have seen any Dort employee badges before, they are very nice! The very first watch fob I bought was the Dort one, it began a downhill slide… So many interesting things to keep looking for! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, TheMoneyPit said: I don’t think I have seen any Dort employee badges before, they are very nice! The very first watch fob I bought was the Dort one, it began a downhill slide… So many interesting things to keep looking for! You got some nice fobs...do you collect employee badges also? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Another cool find at Hershey...I almost overlooked it...it was upside-down in a case of junk... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) The Paterson is a new find for me during my adventures...I love pocket mirror celluloids.....now to find a Buick one! Edited October 13, 2022 by Thebuicknut (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:48 PM, Thebuicknut said: You got some nice fobs...do you collect employee badges also? I don’t actively collect them, but I have a few that I bought and kept over the years. The early Cadillac was on eBay with a very poor description for very little money but I have had the other ones for some time now. My main collection is emblems and mascots but I have a little bit of everything mixed in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I do collect employee badges....I focus on Buick...but get side tracked....nice little attic man cave you got! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Some look like mug shots with the height chart behind them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCandless Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Shot a little video on how we decide where to put things in the museum. Hope you enjoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuicknut Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Let me know when I can come check it out....you need a bigger building... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 One of my Hershey purchases this year. Terry 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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