THE RAY BENSON COLLECTION

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present 10 time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson's Auction Saturday October 15th at 1:00PM. Featuring Ray's lifetime collection of memorabilia spanning a 50+ year music career. Ray Benson's personal music instruments including a pair of custom made Texas telecasters, Fender Telecasters, & Gibson guitars that he played all over the world and on records. Vintage concert posters, original album cover art, stage worn custom outfits, movie outfits, his customized 1969 Harley Davidson, 1955 Chevy Bel Air, & the 1954 Studebaker Commander he used to move to Austin in the early 70's. A great collection of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys items including Bob Wills' steel guitar, Armadillo World Headquarters posters, Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic posters & memorabilia, ACL posters, vintage Tshirts, Route 66 collection, & much more. For over 50 years, Ray Benson has been a fixture in music with 10 time Grammy award winners Asleep at the Wheel, as well as his solo work. Ray has worked extensively with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Bob Will's Texas Playboys, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, & many more. Ray has a vast collection of memorabilia from those collaborations acquired directly from the artists, & from his extensive career. Please mark your calendars & make plans to join us. Ray will be at the auction. Seating is limited, reservations highly recommended. TX#15184 20%BP (25%BP online) Please make plans to join us.

Preview Friday October 14th noon-6:00 & Saturday October 15th 11:00AM-1:00PM auction start.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

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Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo132 - Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo
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33 1/2 X 27 1/2 inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Ray Benson's 1969 Harley-Davidson133 - Ray Benson's 1969 Harley-Davidson
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Ray Benson's custom 1969 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Has been displayed at the Witliff Museum at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Co...
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Ray Benson's 1954 Studebaker Commander134 - Ray Benson's 1954 Studebaker Commander
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1954 Studebaker Commander that Ray Benson drove to Austin for the first time in the early 1970's.
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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Ray Benson's 1955 Chevy Bel Air Feeling Haggard135 - Ray Benson's 1955 Chevy Bel Air Feeling Haggard
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Ray's 1955 Chevy Bel Air used in the music video for Feeling Haggard, with Ray & Dale Watson.
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
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"Ride With Bob" Stage Used Dr. Pepper Gas Sign136 - "Ride With Bob" Stage Used Dr. Pepper Gas Sign
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56" x 96" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute shows. From Ray Benson's pers...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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"Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show Socony Stage Sign137 - "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show Socony Stage Sign
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42" x 65.5" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute shows. From Ray Benson's pe...
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"Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show H-E-B Stage Sign138 - "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show H-E-B Stage Sign
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46" x 67" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute show. From Ray Benson's perso...
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Willie And The Wheel Stage Backdrop Canvas Banner139 - Willie And The Wheel Stage Backdrop Canvas Banner
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Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the Willie & The Wheel concerts. From Ray Benson's personal collection. 11ft. H X 22ft. W
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
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Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Bass Drum140 - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Bass Drum
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Slingerland bass drum with hardcase. Used in "A Ride With Bob" musical. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Hubbin' It: The Life Of Bob Wills Signed by Wills141 - Hubbin' It: The Life Of Bob Wills Signed by Wills
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By Ruth Sheldon. Illustrated. Copyright, 1938. The book is signed twice by Bob Wills. Also comes with a signed B&W Photo of Bob Wills 5.25 X 8 i...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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