JAGUAR
SHOWROOM DESK BOX

Beautiful Jaguar showroom desk box. Has figured burl walnut finish top and sides. Famed Jaguar Leaping Cat mascot, in bronze, is affixed to the top of the box. Has single, beautifully constructed, partitioned drawer with bronze button pull.

This item would probably have been on the desk of a Jaguar Company or sales executive. Impressive addition to any collection.

Box is approximately 6 1/2" across by 4" deep. Overall height, including base, is 4 1/2"

Item No: 907

MIDGET RACE CAR DESK CLOCK
ELECTRIC-WOOD CASE

Unusual desk clock with a wood case surmounted by a bronze midget race car figure. The clock is a General Electric model and has an alarm feature. The clock is in exceptional physical condition and appears to be original in all respects - the race car figure does not appear to have been added at a later date. Remnants of the original G.E. label are on the base.

Clock is in excellent operating condition. Approximately 5 1/2" across by 6" in height.

A great item for a collector's desk.

Item No: 908

MEYLAN
THREE-STOPWATCH
LAP TIMING BOARD
RARE - VINTAGE

This rare, vintage, multi-sequence lap timing board contains three Meylan 1/100 second sweep hand stopwatches. The lever bar actuates all three stopwatches simultaneously: one timer is started - one timer is stopped - one timer is reset to zero. Stopwatches, timing board and the lever actuating mechanism are all in excellent condition.

Vintage timing boards of this quality and vintage are rare and are seldom available.

The perfect item for the vintage driver/car owner/enthusiast.

Item No: 891

ENZO FERRARI
(1898-1988)
RARE SIGNED HAND-WRITTEN NOTE

A note, hand-written and signed, by Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari owners, enthusiasts and friends would write to Ferrari expressing their admiration and good wishes. He would occasionally, and selectively, acknowledge them with a written note. This rare document is one of those rare acknowledgments.

THE ORIGINAL MAILING ENVELOPE WITH THE MODENA
STAMP AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL RECIPIENT IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE FRAME.

Matted, glazed and mounted in a 22" x 13" brown wood framel.

Item No: 860

THE SEBRING STORY
SIGNED BY BRIGGS CUNNINGHAM
SIGNED BY BOB GARRETSON
FROM THE LIBRARY OF JOHN BURGESS

This book - a history of the Sebring 12-Hour race - was given, in 1970, to racer, artist and museum curator John Burgess by the great American sportsman Briggs Cunningham and is so signed by Cunningham.

Cunningham is well know among enthusiasts for his heroic attempts to win the LeMans 24-Hour Race. He also, as a yachtsman, won the America's Cup Race. Burgess was the curator of the Cunningham Museum.

The book is also signed by Bob Garretson, winner of the 1978 Sebring race.

SOLD

TIRE ASHTRAY
UNITED STATES TIRES - 1920s
THE RAREST OF ITS TYPE

Rare United States Tire ashtray. Composed of a glass tray with a silvered metal attached treaded tire and a metal-spoked silvered wheel inset. Tire has raised lettering on the sidewall reading United States Tires Are Good Tires -Plain - Royal Cord - Nobby - Chain. The slogan and the company logo appear twice.

The tire and the spoked-wheel inset exhibit extraordinary detail and are in exceptional condition. 6" in diameter.

A prize for the passionate collector.

Item No: 905

MALCOLM CAMPBELL
1885 - 1948
LAND- WATER SPEED RECORD
CHRISTMAS CARD

A rare Christmas card from Malcolm Campbell who set many land and water speed records in his famous Bluebird cars and boats. His last record was at Conniston where he set the water speed record of 141.74 mph. Ironically, his son Donald perished while trying to break the 300 mph (jet-powered) water speed record at Conniston.

Matted, glazed and mounted in a 13 1/2" x 11 1/2" black wood frame.

Item No 915

MOMAX CIGARS
THE ARISTOCRAT OF STOGIES
COUNTER SIGN AND PHOTOGRAPH

Framed counter sign and photograph. The photograph shows a 1920s period delivery truck for the Frankle Bros. Company, advertising Momax cigars with the slogan: You can't get enough of the new Momax 5 cent cigars. Note that the the counter sign indicates that the Aristocrat of Stogies are 3 for 10 cents!

A great piece in exceptional condition that would display well in a motoring or tobacco collection. Double matted, glazed and mounted in a 14" by 20" dark wood frame.

SOLD

BICYCLE DRESSING TABLE MIRROR
CIRCA: 1910

Extremely rare and beautiful bicycle dressing table mirror. Mirror stand is an extremely detailed flower-adorned bicycle.

The mirror insert has a small facetted removable mirror. A larger mirror can be inserted. Plated copper metal construction. All original and in superior condition. Approximately 7" across at widest point. Overall height, including mirror, is 7".

Objects of this type and rarity are seldom seen so fine.

Item No: 909

LADY MOTORIST
CHOCOLATE BOX
1912

Rare chocolate box with the image of a properly attired lady Santa driver at the wheel of a vintage car on its cover. In the upper left of the cover, the original owner has written,"Box held candy given to me by J.R. 1912."

Box is in extraordinary condition considering its age. Artist's name, D. Knox, appears in lower right of image.

Box size is 11 ½" x 15". A great example of early motoring graphic art

Item No: 922

FISK TIRE COMPANY
CHICOPEE, MASS
"TIME TO RETIRE"
DESK SET

Rare Fisk tire dealer desk set with a mounted gold-toned sculpture of the little sleepy Fisk "Time to Retire" boy holding a tire and a candle.

This famous ad image and the phrase Time to Retire was created by illustrator Burr Giffen in 1907 and became the Fisk logo. It was copyrighted in 1910.

Set has clear base with the name of a Greeley, Colorado tire dealer in gold letters. Base is approximately 7 1/4" x 4". Two pens have been inserted.

Delightful period advertising item.

Item No: 904

THOMPSON RACEWAY
ROAD RACES POSTER
JULY 18, 1959

Colorful poster, in extraordinary condition, for the Sports Car Races held at Thompson Raceway, Thompson, Conn.

The track opened in 1940 and the road circuit opened in 1952. This was the first "permanent" facility used by the SCCA. Some believe that the car shown in the poster is Phil Cade's Chrysler-powered Maserati.

Poster measures 14" by 22".

SOLD

ROLLS ROYCE
KNEELING SPIRIT OF ECSTASY
DESK SET

Wood desk set with two heavy class cups and pen rest. Surmounted by a classic Post-War Rolls Royce Spirit Of Ecstasy radiator mascot mounted on a cap.

This mascot was used on Phantom, Wraith, Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn models. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. under left wing. This mascot is illustrated and described in the book Motoring Mascots of the World by William C. Williams, pg. 94, plate no. 343.

Base is 13" in length. Overall height, including base, is 5 1/2". In excellent condition.

A great accessory for a gentleman/ collector's desk.

Item No: 664

MERCEDES BENZ
RADIATOR BOOKENDS

Unique pair of bookends in the form of a vintage Mercedes radiator cowl. Exceptional detail features, including the radiator mounted mascot, radiator badge, mesh grille etc. Made in Italy.

Approximately 7 ½" in height. Perfect library accessory for the enthusiast or collector of " the Star and the Laurel."

SOLD

EARLY DRIVER
CHILD'S PAPER MASK
1920s

Rare child's mask of an early driver wearing a motoring cap and goggles. These masks, when found, are rarely in good condition due to their light cardboard construction, rough use etc.

In exceptional condition with very strong color. Great graphic quality. Matted, glazed and mounted, for display, in a 16" x 12" brown wood frame.

Item No 921

EARLY MOTORING PUZZLE
CIRCA 1910

Very early - and complete - motoring puzzle - in superior condition. Depicts the introduction of the automobile onto the public roads - competing with the horse-drawn carriage and the bicycle. Impeccably dressed couple is shown out for a leisurely drive and being pursued by an angry, and probably confused dog.

Image size is 15" x 9." Matted, glazed and mounted in a 20" by 14" black wood frame.

Puzzles of this vintage are seldom found in this high state of preservation..

Item No: 926

THOMPSON SPEEDWAY
SEPT. 21, 1969
CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GURNEY EAGLE

Original poster for the Continental Championship event at Thompson Speedway in Connecticut - 1969.

The event was for Formula B/C open wheel cars and the fire-breathing, open-wheeled, ground-pounding Formula Atlantic cars. The car shown is a V-8 powered Gurney Eagle. Note the tires, wing etc. A great memento of a great series.

Poster is 11" by 17".

Item No: 917

GULF OIL
GULF NO-NOX GASOLINE
STATION THERMOMETER

Metal Gulf Oil Station thermometer with advertising instructing motorists as to the use of Gulf products in all weather conditions.

Formed metal with back wood insert for thermometer. Thermometer is intact but does not read correct temperature.

.Has acquired, over the years, a nice even aged patina. 26 1/2" long by 7 1/2" wide. Great display quality.

Item No: 918

RACING HOTEL MENU - 1909
MARYLAND HOTEL
ST. LOUIS MISS.e

Great graphic menu for the Maryland Hotel in St. Louis, Miss. Printed in 1909. Cover illustration depicts a group of fashionably attired spectators watching an auto race. Note the two-man race cars, scattering chicken and dog contrasted with the calm of the equestrian group nearby. Note menu prices on reverse !

Image size is 12 ½" x 12."

Great graphic quality with excellent color.

Item No: 925

INDIANAPOLIS 500 HELMET
DRIVER SIGNATURES
RAHAL - GUERRERO - UNSERS - ANDRETTI and more

Signatures of Indianapolis 500 winners and particiapnts, collected by an enthusiast, on a Simpson full-face helmet.

Signatures include Bobby Rahal, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Jr., Danny Sullivan and Tom Sneva, Ricardo Guerrero, Al Unser, Michael Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, Pancho Carter, Geoff Brabham, Danny Ongais, Scott Brayton, Kevin Cogan, Dick Simon, Josele Garza and others

Includes original helmet box.

Item No: 816

ENZO FERRARI
(1898-1988)
SIGNED LETTER - FERRARI BOXER

Rare letter on official Ferrari stationery, signed by Enzo Ferrari, acknowledging a customer's greetings and the order of a Ferrari Boxer. The Boxer was one of a series produced by Ferrari between 1973 and 1984. The liberally translated text reads as follows:

Florini brought me your greetings and I am pleased to hear of your order of the Boxer. It would be my pleasure to arrange a satisfactory time. Yours Sincerely, Ferrari.

A rare document for the serious collector.

Matted, glazed and mounted in a 22" x 13" brown wood frame.

Item No: 861

VINTAGE PAINTED HELMET AND GLOVES
TOMMY FARRELL
(1921-2004)

Vintage painted helmet and gloves that belonged to the western movie and television star, Tommy Farrell. Farrell appeared in more than three dozen movies and numerous television shows and was an amateur sports car racer in the 1950s.

The helmet is decorated with the CRC racing team logo and has his initials on the back. The helmet is Machpi 56, manufactured in Italy. The gloves are the typical leather and web-back worn by racers of the period. Presented with glass mannequin and in an acrylic display case.

A rare grouping of authentic 1950s U.S. sports car racing artifacts.

Item No: 532

FERRARI LE 4 CILINDRI SPORT
FIRST EDITION - 1987
GINO MUNARON

A beautifully designed and illustrated book. Foreword by famed designer Aurelio Lampredi. Italian text. Details design of the 4-cylinder engine and its implementation in the Mondial 500 types 1 and 2, and the 625 Testa Rossa.

Has many historic glossy monochrome photographs and spectacular full-color glossy photographs that are tipped in.

130 pages. Dimensions are 14.5" x 10". As-New condition.

Item No: 821

MASERATI DAYS
GIANNI CANCELLIERI
TRI-LANGUAGE MARQUE RACING HISTORY
NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION

A beautifully written and illustrated racing history of the Maserati marque - from 1926 to the present time - from the Tipo 26 to the Ghibli Cup. Cancellieri's text is supported by over 200 monochrome and color historic photographs. The drivers, the races, the cars, are all here. A highest quality volume produced by Automobilia-Milano (1999).

This is Numbered 1208 of a total issue of 1500. English, Italian, and French text.

Dimensions are 14" x 11". 168 pages. As-New Condition.

Item No: 823

GAR WOOD (1881 - 1971)
KAYE DON (1891 - 1981)
THE HARMSWOTH TROPHY RACE - 1932
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH FLYER

In 1932, American speed king Gar Wood - who was the first to go over 100 mph and two miles a minute on water - and Kaye Don, the Irish Land Speed and water record breaker, met on the Detroit River in a "grudge match." (In the 1931 match race, both had been disqualified.) Wood won easily. His boat, Miss America X, was called a "Madman's Dream" and was powered by four 1800hp, 12-cylinder Packard engines. They powered the boat to a speed of 124.915 mph - a respectable Gold Cup time TODAY!!

BOLDLY SIGNED BY GAR WOOD.

Item No: 763

INDIANAPOLIS 500 PENNANT
1937
WILBUR SHAW'S FIRST INDY VICTORY!!

Rare 1937 Indianapolis 500 green felt souvenir pennant. Vignette has image of the Indianapolis grandstand and a front-engined race car with the inscription THE SPEEDWAY. Original owner has, in needlework, placed the date "May 30, 1937" across the top of the pennant. This was an historic race because Wilbur Shaw won the first of what would be three victories at the "Brickyard."

Pennants of this vintage are highly collectible. They are rarely seen this fine since the felt is easily torn and subject to moth damage. This is a rare pennant in exceptional condition.

Mounted in a 36" x12" gold metal frame.

SOLD

HANS LISKA (1907-1983)
RARE MERCEDES BENZ PORTFOLIO
1955
THE HEART BEHIND THE STAR

Hans Liska was a celebrated illustrator in Europe in the 1950s when Mercedes commissioned him to produce art portfolios about the cars, racing, and life in Europe. These Liska portfolios are eagerly sought after by Mercedes and Art enthusiasts. The drawings are accurate and sometimes humorous.

In this 1955 portfolio, The Heart Behind The Star, Liska's art shows the German people and culture as reflected in the evolution of the "Silver Star." Liska's notes, in German, accent the beautiful illustrations.

Light brown linen binding with ribbon tie. 11 1/2" x 8 1/4". 66 pages. Excellent condition.

Item No: 740

INDIANAPOLIS 500 PENNANT
1930s (1938)

Rare Indianapolis 500 blue felt souvenir pennant. Vignette has image of the old Indianapolis Pagoda (the original was razed in 1925) and two early front-engined race cars speeding down the staightaway in front of the grandstand. Original owner stated that this pennant was purchased at the Speedway in 1938. Floyd Roberts won in 1938 and Wilbur Shaw scored one of his three second-place finishes.

Pennants of this vintage are highly collectible. They are rarely seen this fine since the felt is easily torn and subject to moth damage. This is a rare pennant in exceptional condition.

Mounted in a 36" x12" gold metal frame.

SOLD

MALCOLM CAMPBELL
(1885-1948)
LAND SPEED RECORD - 1933

Dated card with personal message written and signed by Land Speed Record holder Malcolm Campbell. Campbell, in his famed Bluebird, would set the Land Speed Record nine (9) times between 1924 and 1936, with speeds between 146 mph and 301 mph. He would also set the Water Speed Record at 142 mph!

Card is dated Feb 11, 1933 from Daytona Beach. On Feb 22, 1933, Campbell would roar across Daytona Beach in the Bluebird and establish a new World Land Speed Record of 272.46 mph!

Paired with an original photo of Campbell being held aloft by his crew after a record run.

Matted, glazed, and mounted in a 14" x 11" brown wood frame. A great piece of dated-documented land speed history.

Item No: 728