Advertising and Petroliana Auction

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Featuring a huge 50 year collection of advertising and Petroliana collectibles. This is an on-site auction to be held in Watertown, NY. The first 300 lots are to be sold simultaneously on ebay live auctions. Hundreds more lots are to be sold to to the in-person auction gallery!



<b>SPECIALS</b> include a rare 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. Only 532 made! Plus, a 1935 Chevy Coup. Both show cars!



This auction showcases <b>GAS STATION MEMORABILIA</b> including vintage gas pumps (visible & early electric), tin signs, globes, road & building signs, 500+ tin containers, maps, advertising items, etc, etc. Plus, <b>100+ VINTAGE RADIOS</b>, including table top & consoles from the 1920’s-50’s, early Wurlitzer jukebox, antique theater pop corn maker, large <b>BEVERAGE COLLECTION</b> including advertising tin signs, thermometer signs, 100’s of bottles by various makers, large coolers, etc., etc. Also, thousands of <b>VINTAGE AUTO PARTS</b> from early 20th C. Plus 3 Model T bodies & chassis including brass Model T & other Model T frames, early radiator caps, early car lanterns, several early motors, nice steering wheels, headlamps & much, much more. Also, collectible <b>VENDING MACHINES</b>, 50+ Hess truck collection, large quantity of <b>AUTO EPHEMERA</b> including catalogs, manuals, maps, etc. Plus, modern NASCAR collectibles including cars & autographed Jeff Gordon jacket, etc., etc. Also, toys, mechanic’s equipment & much, much more.

Well-over 600 lots in this all-day auction! If you are able to attend in person, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to bid on many more fine items.



TW Conroy strives for full disclosure about condition of items offered at its auction. We note obvious “issues” or problems with lots and include this within the item’s description and seek to show images that show the problems. If no issues are mentioned, then you can rightfully assume that the item is in “good” condition. For this auction, <b>all items are being sold in “as found” condition and all sales are final.</b>



This live auction commences on SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) & 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and is conducted by TW Conroy, Central New York’s leading auction gallery & appraiser.



Lots in this auction can be previewed in-person on Friday, April 19, 2002 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) and 2 hours prior to the auction on Saturday. All can be previewed at the auction site at 180 Duffy Street, Watertown, NY. (Take Rt. 81N to Arsenal St. Exit 45 in Watertown, turn on Arsenal toward city, go for 1 mi. & watch for auction signs.) For additional information telephone 315-638-6434 or go to twconroy.com.
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Lot 145: "USL Batteries" Advertising Sign145 - Lot 145: "USL Batteries" Advertising Sign
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"USL Batteries" Advertising Sign. Single Sided; Raised edges; Good, as found condition, worn paint throughout. 38.75" l x 12.75"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 146: Porcelain "C.L. Burdick & Son" Advertising Sign146 - Lot 146: Porcelain "C.L. Burdick & Son" Advertising Sign
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Porcelain "C.L. Burdick & Son" Advertising Sign, double-sided. Some paint chips and losses to edges, good as found condition with mino...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 147: Tin "Pepsi" Chalkboard Menu Sign147 - Lot 147: Tin "Pepsi" Chalkboard Menu Sign
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Tin "Pepsi" Chalkboard Menu Sign. Good, as found, condition, some paint losses and repainting along edges. 27"t x 18.75"w. Est. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 148: Tin "Coca-Cola" Menu Sign148 - Lot 148: Tin "Coca-Cola" Menu Sign
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Tin "Coca-Cola" Menu Sign. As found condition with bends and paint losses along edge and corners. 28"t x 19.75"w. Est. $60-120.
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Lot 149: Tin "Have a Pepsi" Advertising Sign149 - Lot 149: Tin "Have a Pepsi" Advertising Sign
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Tin "Have a Pepsi" Advertising Sign. As found condition, dirty, paint losses and surface rust along edges and upper third of vertical sign...
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Lot 150: Two (2) Bread Advertising Signs150 - Lot 150: Two (2) Bread Advertising Signs
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Two (2) Bread Advertising Signs. One says "Wonder Bread", one sided. Good, as found condition, minor surface rust and paint loss along edg...
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Lot 151: Three (3) Gas Pump Form Liquor Dispensers151 - Lot 151: Three (3) Gas Pump Form Liquor Dispensers
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Three (3) Gas Pump Form Liquor Dispensers. Two Atlantic White Flash Plus Gasoline, one labeled Scotch, 21"t. The other marked Aerogas Corporati...
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Lot 152: Four (4) Circular Diner Stools152 - Lot 152: Four (4) Circular Diner Stools
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Four (4) Circular Diner Stools. Red vinyl seats. As found condition, metal is pitted with surface rust. 14.5"diameter, 24"t. Est. $100-200.
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Lot 153: Motiograph Drive-In Audio Speakers153 - Lot 153: Motiograph Drive-In Audio Speakers
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Motiograph Drive-In Audio Speakers. Cast iron base with plastic post. Good, as found condition. Partially restored. 51"t. Est. $80-160.
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Lot 154: "Fleetwing Spring Top Flash" Runner Sled154 - Lot 154: "Fleetwing Spring Top Flash" Runner Sled
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"Fleetwing Spring Top Flash" Runner Sled. Wood body, steel frame. Very good, as found condition, some varnish loss. 49"l x 26"w....
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Lot 155: Four (4) Avon Classic Auto Aftershave Decanters155 - Lot 155: Four (4) Avon Classic Auto Aftershave Decanters
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Four (4) Avon Classic Auto Aftershave Decanters. Including Stanley Steamer, Silver Duesenberg, Touring T, and one unmarked. Full of aftershave. Very g
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 156: Eleven (11) Avon Auto Aftershave Decanters156 - Lot 156: Eleven (11) Avon Auto Aftershave Decanters
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Eleven (11) Avon Auto Aftershave Decanters. Including 2 visible gas pumps, 2 Champion spark plugs, 1 car horn, 1 oil can, 1 wrench, 4 auto lanterns. A
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Lot 157: "RCA Electron Tubes" L-Bracket Tin Sign157 - Lot 157: "RCA Electron Tubes" L-Bracket Tin Sign
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"RCA Electron Tubes" L-Bracket Tin Sign. Two-sided. As found condition, paint losses and surface rust especially around edges. 18"l x...
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Lot 158: "The Southern New England Tel. Co." L-Bracket Porcelain Sign158 - Lot 158: "The Southern New England Tel. Co." L-Bracket Porcelain Sign
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"The Southern New England Tel. Co." L-Bracket Porcelain Sign. Two-sided. Good condition with paint losses along edges and L-bracket. 11.75...
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Lot 159: "Johns-Manville Roofing" Porcelain Advertising Sign159 - Lot 159: "Johns-Manville Roofing" Porcelain Advertising Sign
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"Johns-Manville Roofing" Porcelain Advertising Sign. Single sided. Good overall, as found condition, with paint losses along edges and few...
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Lot 160: Pair of Early Hess Tanker Trucks160 - Lot 160: Pair of Early Hess Tanker Trucks
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Pair of Early Hess Battery Operated Tanker Trucks. Used, as found condition, without boxes. As shown. Est. $80-160.
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Lot 161: Hess 1978 Training Van161 - Lot 161: Hess 1978 Training Van
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Hess 1978 Training Van. Good, as found condition. With box. Est. $60-100.
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Lot 162: Pair of Hess 1977 Tanker Trucks162 - Lot 162: Pair of Hess 1977 Tanker Trucks
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Pair of Hess 1977 Tanker Trucks. Without boxes. Good, as found condition. One with peeling decals on tanker and horns, side mirrors and blower missing
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Lot 163: Hess Tanker Truck plus additional Tanker163 - Lot 163: Hess Tanker Truck plus additional Tanker
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Hess Tanker Truck plus additional Tanker. Dirty, as found condition. Horn missing on cab of one, battery latch missing on separate tanker. Not dated E
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Lot 164: Hess Fire Truck164 - Lot 164: Hess Fire Truck
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Hess Fire Truck. Without box. In as found condition, with some damages and repair as shown in photo; surface dirt. Est. $40-100.
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Lot 165: Hess 1978 Training Van165 - Lot 165: Hess 1978 Training Van
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Hess 1978 Training Van. As found condition with surface dirt. Without box. Est. $40-100.
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Lot 166: Hess 1977 Tanker Truck166 - Lot 166: Hess 1977 Tanker Truck
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Hess 1977 Tanker Truck. With box. In as found condition, with battery acid leak in compartment and inside box. Est. $40-100.
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Lot 167: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck167 - Lot 167: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck
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Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck. Good, as found condition. No box. Est. $40-100.
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Lot 168: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck168 - Lot 168: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck
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Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck. Very good, as found condition. With box. Est. $40-100.
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Lot 169: Three (3) Hess 1980 Gasoline Trucks169 - Lot 169: Three (3) Hess 1980 Gasoline Trucks
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Three (3) Hess 1980 Gasoline Trucks. All without boxes. Good, as found condition, dirty. Est. $60-160.
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Lot 170: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck170 - Lot 170: Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck
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Hess 1980 Gasoline Truck. Very good, as found condition. In original box. Est. $40-80.
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Lot 171: Hess 1984 Tanker Truck171 - Lot 171: Hess 1984 Tanker Truck
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Hess 1984 Tanker Truck. Good, as found condition, dirty. No box. Est. $40-80.
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Lot 172: Two (2) Hess Trucks172 - Lot 172: Two (2) Hess Trucks
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Two (2) Hess Trucks. Including 1984 Tanker Truck. As found condition, loss of horn and abrasions to tanker, dirty. No box. Also, Hess 1992 Tractor Tra
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Lot 173: Hess 1988 Race Car Transporter173 - Lot 173: Hess 1988 Race Car Transporter
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Hess 1988 Race Car Transporter. Very good, as found condition. No box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 174: Hess 1986 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck174 - Lot 174: Hess 1986 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
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Hess 1986 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck. Good, as found condition, dirty. No box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 175: Hess 1987 Tractor Trailer Bank175 - Lot 175: Hess 1987 Tractor Trailer Bank
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Hess 1987 Tractor Trailer Bank with three oil drums. Dirty, as found condition. No box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 176: Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck176 - Lot 176: Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
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Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck. Good, as found condition. No box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 177: Hess 1984 Tanker Truck Bank177 - Lot 177: Hess 1984 Tanker Truck Bank
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Hess 1984 Tanker Truck Bank. Like new condition. In original box. Some losses to box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 178: Hess Tanker Truck178 - Lot 178: Hess Tanker Truck
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Hess Tanker Truck. Not dated. Very good, as found condition. In original box. Includes three oil drums. Est. $80-120.
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Lot 179: Hess Tanker Truck179 - Lot 179: Hess Tanker Truck
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Hess Tanker Truck. Not Dated. Very good, as found condition. In original box, some yellowing and staining to top of box. Includes three oil drums. Est
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Lot 180: Hess Tanker Truck180 - Lot 180: Hess Tanker Truck
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Hess Tanker Truck. Not Dated. In dirty, as found condition. In original box, some yellowing and staining on top of box. Est. $60-100.
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Lot 181: Hess Tractor Trailer181 - Lot 181: Hess Tractor Trailer
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Hess Tractor Trailer. Not Dated. In dirty, as found condition. No box. Decals peeling. Includes two oil drums. Est. $60-80.
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Lot 182: Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck Bank182 - Lot 182: Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck Bank
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Hess 1989 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck Bank. In original box. In very good, as found condition. Box dirty on top. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 183: Hess 1990 Tanker Truck183 - Lot 183: Hess 1990 Tanker Truck
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Hess 1990 Tanker Truck. Very good, as found condition. No box. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 184: Hess 1991 Truck and Racer Transport184 - Lot 184: Hess 1991 Truck and Racer Transport
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Hess 1991 Truck and Racer Transport. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box dirty on top. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 185: Hess 1992 18-Wheeler and Racer185 - Lot 185: Hess 1992 18-Wheeler and Racer
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Hess 1992 18-Wheeler and Racer. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Top of box dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 186: Hess 1993 Patrol Car186 - Lot 186: Hess 1993 Patrol Car
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Hess 1993 Patrol Car. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 187: Hess 1994 Rescue Truck187 - Lot 187: Hess 1994 Rescue Truck
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Hess 1994 Rescue Truck. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 188: Hess 1995 Truck and Helicopter188 - Lot 188: Hess 1995 Truck and Helicopter
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Hess 1995 Truck and Helicopter. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 189: Hess 1996 Emergency Truck189 - Lot 189: Hess 1996 Emergency Truck
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Hess 1996 Emergency Truck. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 190: Hess 1997 Truck and Racers190 - Lot 190: Hess 1997 Truck and Racers
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Hess 1997 Truck and Racers. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box is dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 191: Hess 1998 Recreation Van191 - Lot 191: Hess 1998 Recreation Van
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Hess 1998 Recreation Van. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box is dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 192: Hess 1999 Truck and Space Shuttle192 - Lot 192: Hess 1999 Truck and Space Shuttle
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Hess 1999 Truck and Space Shuttle. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Box is dirty. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 193: Three (3) Hess Miniature Trucks193 - Lot 193: Three (3) Hess Miniature Trucks
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Three (3) Hess Miniature Trucks. Including 1998 Tanker truck, 1999 Fire truck, 2000 First Truck. Mint condition. In original boxes. Est. $20-60.
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Lot 194: Two (2) Hess Miniature Race Transports194 - Lot 194: Two (2) Hess Miniature Race Transports
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Two (2) Hess Miniature Race Transports. In original boxes. Est. $20-60.
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