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FRIDAY JULY 12, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 28
Rare Race Cars And Exclusive Memorabilia To Headline Donley Auctions July 19 Sale Richard Petty 1960 Plymouth Fury “Thumper I” Among Race Cars To Be Sold Get ready for an adrenalinefueled journey through motorsports history. Donley Auctions is thrilled to announce a landmark auction featuring a collection of six iconic race cars and an unprecedented memorabilia collection directly from the private collection of racing legend Rick Mancuso, owner of Ferrari of Lake Forest, Il. The auction will take place on Friday, July 19, starting at 7 p.m. CT. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to bid on an exclusive array of automotive treasures and own a piece of racing history. This once-in-a-lifetime event grants access to a treasure trove of
Quality Show Will Move To Honey Brook Elementary Center In Fall
iconic items that embody the spirit of racing and luxury. From illuminated signs and framed art to posters, showroom furniture, and even rare car parts from Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Lamborghini, and other legendary automotive powerhouses, this auction promises to ignite the passions of collectors worldwide. Among the highlights are a 1988 Corvette on a 1988 NASH Trans-Am road racing chassis. This National Championshipwinning car features a powerful 600-625 horsepower small block Chevy engine and a
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custom-designed chassis. There is a 1971 Corvette LT-1, a rare gem with only 1,591 ever produced in its striking Steel Cities gray paint. This Corvette boasts a 330-horsepower small-block Chevy 350 cid engine and a four-speed manual transmission. A 1957 fuel-injected Corvette is a well-known race car with a storied past. This Corvette was a dominant force on the track throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It features a Rochester Fuel Injection
system, a lightweight design, and a powerful 283 cubic-inch engine. A 1970 King Dirt Champ car is a meticulously-restored piece of racing history, having once carried Mario Andretti to victory on the dirt tracks. Its Gurney Weslake Ford engine, Day Glow Red paint scheme, and collection of driver autographs make it a true collector’s item. A 1960 Plymouth Fury “Thumper I” is an iconic NASCAR
A Seaside Vibe At Haddon Heights By Karl Pass Everything is “Beachy Keen” in the special sales display at the Haddon Heights Antiques Center during the month of July. Shoppers will find great decorative vintage and antique items with a beach and seashore vibe. Think prints and paintings of the ocean, the beach, and lighthouses. Think sand pails and sunglasses. Think seashells, either real, glass, or ceramic. And think bathing beauties. T h e s ale s d i s p lay w i l l al s o s p e c i f ically focus on popular New Jersey seaside resorts such as Cape May, Wildwood, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, LBI, and Asbury Park. Of course, there will always be plenty of vintage souvenir items from Atlantic City in pre-casino days. Shopgoers will also see postcards,
Elverson Show Ran June 15 And 16
plates, brochures, maps, pennants, and more. This lively, colorful offering will be spreading good summertime vibrations to all who see it. And, as always, the items in the display are for sale. The Haddon Heights Antiques Center, which is comfortably air conditioned, is a great place to escape to on a hot summer day. Come out and take advantage of the wide variety of antiques and collectibles from over 50 dealers, as well as the shop’s generous discount policy. The shop is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays. It is located at 531 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, N.J., just off I-295 and the White Horse Pike. For GPS purposes use Barrington as the location. For further information, call 856-546-0555.
The Spring edition of the Elverson Antiques Show took place on June 15 and 16 at the Twin Valley High School. The show was moved to June, rather than March when it was traditionally held, in order to accommodate the school calendar. With no activities being held and students’ school year being over, there was no competition for the gym and plenty of parking available. Even with the change of date and Father’s Day on Sunday, the crowd showed up and buying was reported strong for many of the dealers.
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The show has a loyal following of collectors and dealers looking to buy quality items at reasonable prices. Forty-five dealers from eight states offered merchandise featuring country antiques, advertising, baskets, butter prints, cookie cutters, iron, folk art, furniture, rugs, quilts, sewing items, stoneware, tinware, toys, china, and more. While the primary focus remains on country antiques, areas such as art pottery, historical china, fine jewelry, and Continued on page 6
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 5 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 6 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 6
FEATURE RESULTS: Milestone Auctions’ Elmer’s Toy Museum Sale, Part Two - Page 2
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