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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
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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 254

Vintage Visible V8 and Bobtail "T"

Starting Bid
$10

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
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$24 $2
$100 $5
$150 $10
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Two vintage model kits. One is a Revell "Visible V8 Transparent Operating Auto Engine" assembly kit. The other is a Lindberg Line "Bobtail 'T'" motorized giant authentic scale plastic construction model kit.

Condition

Boxes show wear consistent with age, including some creasing, scuffing, and discoloration. Bobtail T is missing motor, V8 may also be missing parts. 

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