New Hamburg, ON, Canada, October 11, 2023 — An all-original 1955 Ford Crown Victoria ‘survivor’ car sped off for $32,450 on Day 1 and an early 20th century Remington Rifles & Cartridges ‘spinner’ tin lithograph flange sign rang up $25,960 on Day 2 in back-to-back online auctions held September 16th and 17th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., based in New Hamburg, Ontario.
A Petroliana, Advertising & Music Machines auction packed with 338 lots was held September 16th; a General Store, Advertising & Breweriana auction, featuring part of the Al Bensmiller collection and boasting 355 lots, happened the following day. Online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com and the Miller & Miller website. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.
The 1955 Ford Crown Victoria ‘survivor’ car (all-original, never re-painted) was the overall top lot of the two days. The Dallas, Texas-produced vehicle showed just 17,331 actual miles on the odometer and retained its vibrant and original tropical rose and snowshoe white paint. Earlier this year, the car’s original 8-cylinder, 272 c.i. engine, carburetor and radiator were all re-built.
The Remington Rifles & Cartridges ‘spinner’ double-sided tin lithograph flange sign came out of the Al Bensmiller collection and was the Day 2 top earner. It was found in a wall in Armstrong, British Columbia. The American sign, very rare, had a center (bullseye) “UMC” S-curved panel that spun in the wind, to catch the eye. A detailed Remington rifle was shown above the target.
To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and their upcoming auctions, please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.
