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Petroliana, Porcelain Signs & Early Motorcycle Advertising Auction

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 06:00PM EST - Tue, Mar 17, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-03-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Cates Auction Cates Auction : Petroliana, Porcelain Signs & Early Motorcycle Advertising Auction https://shop.catesauction.com/auctions/cates-auction-realty-co-inc/petroliana-porcelain-signs-early-motorcycle-advertising-auction-22104
Ends: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 Pick Up Date: Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 Pick Up Time: 10:00 am - 4:00pm Pick Up Address: 1440 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64118
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Lot 300

Chevrolet, Dutch Boy & Venus Oil Automotive Advertising Signs, Manuals & Ephemera

Starting Bid
$10

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This diverse grouping of automotive and petroleum advertising ephemera features a strong mix of early to mid-20th century paper goods, counter displays, dealership materials, and graphic signage. The lot includes oil and gasoline advertising, paint and hardware signage, Chevrolet printed materials, and technical automotive displays. Several pieces showcase bold period graphics, including pin-up imagery, illustrated mascots, and detailed mechanical diagrams. Condition varies throughout, with expected age wear including edge wear, surface marks, toning, bends, and handling wear consistent with vintage advertising and printed materials. Framed and loose pieces are included as shown.

Standout graphics include petroleum advertising from Venus Wholesale Oil Company and Deep Rock Gasoline Motor Oils, Dutch Boy White Lead Paint “Wet Paint” signage, and a detailed Dykes 6-Cylinder gasoline engine instructional diagram board. Chevrolet materials include dealership advertising, owner’s manuals, promotional brochures, and related automotive literature. Also present are product displays such as New Idea Auto Cleaner signage and assorted framed dealership and sales memorabilia. Sizes vary throughout; please refer to photographs for condition and completeness.

Venus Wholesale Oil Company Poster (Light Tractor-C SAE 40) bold art deco oil advertising with strong graphic design
Venus Wholesale Oil Company Poster (Dewaxed Zero) companion oil advertisement with matching pin-up imagery
Deep Rock Gasoline Motor Oils Sign figural gasoline advertising piece with pin-up style graphic
Dutch Boy White Lead Paint “Wet Paint” Sign iconic paint advertising featuring Dutch Boy mascot
New Idea Auto Cleaner Display Sign automotive product counter sign with Kansas City manufacturing reference
Dykes 6-Cylinder Gasoline Engine Diagram Board detailed mechanical cutaway instructional display
1948 Chevrolet Passenger Cars Owner’s Manual original factory manual with Chevrolet logo
“Here Today” 1941 Book of Street and Highway Accident Data pre-war automotive safety publication
Chevrolet Dealership Advertising Poster (Land Sharp Chevrolet Co.) regional dealership promotional piece
Framed Chevrolet Sales & Promotional Memorabilia Display mixed printed materials and ephemera
Arvin Car Heaters Advertising Piece automotive heater promotional material
Dutch Boy Paint Advertising Sign (Additional Example) companion paint signage
Chevrolet New Car Sales Brochure Material mid-century dealership literature
Venus Oil Advertising Ephemera (Additional Piece) coordinating petroleum print material
Automotive Product Guarantee Signage period automotive cleaner promotional display
Chevrolet Technical & Sales Literature Assortment mixed printed dealership materials
Early Automotive Heating Advertisement period garage-related advertising
Regional Automotive Manufacturing Advertising Kansas City-based promotional print
Oil & Gas Advertising Ephemera Group assorted petroleum-related printed materials
Framed Automotive Sales Team Memorabilia period dealership promotional display

Condition

Good condition overall, with some wear and tear consistent with age. Some items may have creases, folds, or minor tears. Please see images for details.

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Our standard shipping service is handled by Hannah Schull at UPS store 6869. Your items will be picked up from our office then packed and shipped. Please request shipping before you begin bidding on items. Once your items are at the UPS office they will reach out to coordinate payment and verify your address and details. Hannah Shull Email: Store6869@theupsstore.com Phone: 816-249-1020 Address: 905 Mcgee Street Kansas City, Mo 64106