AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Automobilia at the 2025 Scottsdale Auction
January 29, 2025
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #9458 – 1932 EUROPEAN SHELL DUAL-CYLINDER VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $43,700 AND LOT #9454 – 1920s CORRECT MEASURE TEXACO OIL PIPE ORGAN VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $78,200
Kicking off each morning of the 2025 Scottsdale Auction, the Automobilia Auction set the stage with an electrifying assortment of treasures. From nostalgic kiddie rides and towering neon signs to vintage fuel memorabilia that included gas globes and pumps, these timeless automotive artifacts captivated guests of all ages. Explore this gallery to discover the top-selling automobilia items that lit up the 2025 Scottsdale Auction.
LOT #9454 – 1920s CORRECT MEASURE TEXACO OIL PIPE ORGAN VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $78,200
Pictured above is an absolutely stunning 1920s Correct Measure Texaco Oil Pipe Organ visible filling station gas pump. True concours-quality restoration. All hand-painted graphics and stenciling. Presents perfectly with light pods. Sister pump to one sold at Barrett-Jackson in October.
LOT #9458 – 1932 EUROPEAN SHELL DUAL-CYLINDER VISIBLE GAS PUMP – SOLD! $43,700
Pictured above is a scarce 1932 European Shell dual-cylinder visible gas pump. Seldom-seen pump restored to perfection with original glass cylinders intact. Used by the Rhenania-Ossag German division of Royal Dutch Shell.
LOT #9467 – 1941 WURLITZER MODEL #850 PEACOCK JUKEBOX – SOLD! $57,500
Magnificent and rare 1941 Wurlitzer Model #850 Peacock restored diner jukebox. The most desired of all Wurlitzers. Underwent a true nut-and-bolt restoration.
LOT #9395 – LARGE 1950s ESSO AVIATION NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – SOLD! $55,200
Phenomenal and large 1950s Esso Aviation single-sided neon porcelain airport hangar sign. Extremely rare with wings alternating being lit. Very good gloss and color. Presents with some touch-up.
LOT #9491 – 1950s GIBBLE OIL “POWER” GASOLINE PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – SOLD! $51,750
Highly sought-after 1950s Gibble Oil “Power” Gasoline single-sided neon porcelain service station sign with animated neon. Horse appears to be galloping.
LOT #9472 – SATANET SODA TIN LITHO SIGN – SOLD! $49,450
Rarest-of-the-rare ”Drink Satanet” 5-cent soda single-sided tin litho sign. Features period flared glass with devil graphic. Only three known to exist, and this is considered to the best example. Condition: 8.75 to 9.0.
LOT #8499.1 – 1961 MOBIL OIL NEON PORCELAIN PEGASUS SIGN – SOLD! $46,000
Highly desirable 1961 Mobil Oil service station neon porcelain Pegasus sign. Lights brilliantly! Wings alternate being lit to simulate flight.
LOT #9490 – 1930s SKYLARK AVIATION GRADE GASOLINE NEON PORCELAIN SIGN – SOLD! $46,000
Killer 1930s Skylark Aviation Grade Gasoline single-sided neon porcelain filling station sign. Presents with touch-up. Strong color and gloss. Phenomenal colors and wonderful aviation graphics. Biplane flashes on/off.
LOT #9599.4 – LARGE PORSCHE AUTOMOBILES TIN WITH NEON SIGN – SOLD! $46,000
Large custom-crafted Porsche Automobiles single-sided tin with neon dealership sign. Lightly used.
LOT #9398 – 1964 AMERICAN OIL PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – SOLD! $43,700
Killer 1964 American Oil single-sided porcelain with animated neon service station sign. Spectacular restoration with flickering torch logo. Face has been restored to perfection. Torch is a tin replacement.
LOT #9495 – 1950s PIGGLY WIGGLY PORCELAIN WITH ANIMATED NEON SIGN – SOLD! $42,550
Large and adorable 1950s Piggly Wiggly single-sided porcelain with animated neon store marquee sign. Vibrant colors and day-one colors. Presents with minor touch-up. One of the neatest period signs. Piggly Wiggly flashes on/off.