Automobilia & Transportation
Featured lots
1935 Elgin "Gull" Bicycle
LOT 26.
Barn find 1935 Elgin "Gull" 26" wheel Balloon tire bicycle. One of the rarest Pre-War balloon tire bicycles with only 5 or 6 known. Most were recalled. Good original condition. Original period tires. Stored in a garage since the 1940's. Serial #N44989.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $3,600
Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Elgin
Century Run Showcase Lot
LOT 29a.
Century Run showcase lot. Great and unique display. Good condition. Case measures 18" x 24" x 2". Along with some loose Century items. Ed Berry Collection. Important 50 year collection including gold. Best Century Run medals we have ever sold.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,600
Auction: 31st Annual Bicycle Auction, October 21, 2023
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Century Run, Ed Berry Collection, Medals
Smithville Railway Bicycle
LOT 133.
Rare Smithville Railroad bicycle. Made in Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $3,600
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Railroad Bicycle, Smithville, Wayne & Kim Batten Collection
Chilion Wooden Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
LOT 61.
C. 1897 Chilion pneumatic safety wooden bicycle. Brass lamp, matching pedals, wood handlebars with cork grips, period saddle. 24" frame. Appears to be restored. Scarce example.
Estimate: $3,500-4,500
Sold Price: $3,600
Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chilion, Wooden Bicycle
Gormully & Jeffery 50" High Wheel
LOT 144.
Gormully & Jeffery 50" racing High Wheel bicycle. Good condition, surface rust.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,540
Auction: Bicycle & Transportation Auction, November 13, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, High Wheel
Giordani American retro Ferrari F 1 pedal car
LOT 481.
Giordani American retro Ferrari F 1 pedal car, 50 inches long, 12 inch rubber tires, 20 inches high, reference books included.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,538
Auction: 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 10, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Automobilia, Ferrari, Giordani, Pedal Car
1936 Elgin Skylark Girl's Bicycle
LOT 75A.
1936 Elgin Skylark Girl's Bicycle. Sister to the Elgin Bluebird, retaining most original parts with reproduction pedal end caps and light buttons added. Presented in original non-faded red enamel with minimal touch up to painted surfaces. Correct Allstate white side tires and rare Milsco leaf sprung girl's saddle make this a desirable addition to any balloon tire bicycle collection.
Estimate: $3,500-4,500
Sold Price: $3,500
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Elgin, Skylark
Handlebar & Stems Lot
LOT 56.
Large lot of handlebars and stems. Includes Superbe, Cinelli, Ambrosio, Gitam, Douglas, Pearl, Philippe, Sunshine, Atala etc..
Estimate: $50-75
Sold Price: $3,360
Auction: Transportation & Music Auction, March 29, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Handlebar
Amalie Penn. Motor Oil gas station sign
LOT 232a.
Amalie Penn. Motor Oil gas station sign with cast iron inscribed base. 20" x 30" x 59 1/2" Ht..
Estimate: $400-600
Sold Price: $3,360
Auction: Automobilia, Toy, & Advertising Auction, February 21, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation
Tags: AMALIE, Advertising, Automobilia, Petroliana, Sign
Columbia Bicycle Poster
LOT 333.
Rare 19th c. Columbia Bicycles poster extolling the virtuosity of a Wheel compared to a horse. Sight 15 1/2" x 11 1/2", period frame (18 1/2" x 14 1/2"). Some restoration.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,304
Auction: Bicycle & Transportation Auction, November 13, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Columbia, Poster
