Lifetime Private Collection | Grubb Estate – Richmond, VA

Timed auction by Grindstaff's Auction Marketing Group LLC

Starts Jan 16, 2026 12:00 AM EST. Ends Jan 28, 2026 6:00 PM EST

Lifetime Private Collection | Grubb Estate – Richmond, VA Location: Goolsby Ave, Richmond, Virginia Auction Begins Closing: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 6pm. Preview: 10am to 1pm Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th Pickup: by appointment only 10am to 3pm Rescheduled due to the ice in the parking lot to Sunday and Monday Feb 8th and 9th TITLED VEHICLES (INCLUDING CAR) AND PURCHASES OVER $2500.OO WILL REQUIRE CASHIER CHECK or CASH. Advertising Note: This collection includes a mix of antique, vintage, reproduction, and custom-made advertising and décor pieces. Each item is described individually. Please review descriptions and photos carefully and attend preview, if possible, to inspect items for yourself. Signs are attached to walls with screws. Buyers should bring necessary tools for removal; a ladder will be provided. A remarkable lifetime private collection from the Grubb Estate is currently being cataloged and will be offered at online auction with Grindstaff’s Auction Marketing Group. This collection was assembled over decades and features a wide range of highly collectible and visually striking items, including: Slot machines Pinball and arcade machines Vintage neon signs Antique advertising and signage Bronze statues High-end antiques and collectibles This is not a typical estate auction. The depth, quality, and scale of this collection make it a standout offering.

Lots

#1.1 • Video Tour | Grubb Estate – Lifetime Private Collection (Starting at $1.00)
#01.02 • Bidder Questions Answered (Starting at $1.00)
#01.03 • Bring Your Own Loading Help to Pickup! (Starting at $1.00)
#01.04 • Local Delivery for Large Items (Starting at $1.00)
#01.01 • Auction Announcements - Read Only. Do Not Bid. (Starting at $1.00)
#1.05 • Preview & Inspection STRONGLY Encouraged! (Starting at $1.00)
#1.07 • IMPORTANT! Payment & Account Update Reminder (Starting at $1.00)
#1.08 • Watching Items and Checking Your Bids (Starting at $1.00)
#5 • 2009 Snap-On mini chopper with original title (High bid $1,440.00)
#5A • Buddy’s Drive In illuminating sign (High bid $378.00)
#9 • 1938 Chevrolet 5 Window Coup (High bid $32,700.00)
#10 • Texaco Antique double sided porcelain sign, 6’ in diameter (High bid $2,650.00)
#10L • 1933 Vintage Mills Castle Front 5 cent slot machine (High bid $905.00)
#11 • Vintage Williams Upper Deck pitch-and-bat arcade game (High bid $1,770.00)
#12 • “Enjoy Squirt” Lighted Advertising Sign – 24” × 49” (High bid $710.00)
#13 • American Scale Manufacturing Co. Antique "Penny Fortune" scale (High bid $405.00)
#14 • Neon Lighted Clock “Super Chevrolet Service” 5”x 19”Dia (High bid $201.00)
#14A • Fisk Tire Boy "Time To Re-Tire" Advertising Figure (High bid $309.00)
#15 • 25 cent 90’s Poker Machine 24x 21x 70T Working (High bid $283.00)
#16 • Tireflator Texaco Air Pump Balance Inflation 51” Tall (High bid $1,840.00)
#16L • Bendpak 9000 lbs Lift and Compressor (High bid $4,200.00)
#17A • Porcelain “Free Air” Sign 5”x19” (High bid $101.00)
#17 • 1966 Willams Full house pinball machine (High bid $1,760.00)
#18 • Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Drive-In Order Stand – 46” H (High bid $260.00)
#19 • Sega Daytona USA arcade racing game machine (High bid $312.00)
#20 • Restored Texaco Gas Pump – Approx. 21” W × 16” D × 74” H (High bid $2,460.00)
#20A • Large Texaco Metal Sign 78”w x 44”t (High bid $570.00)
#21 • Antique 5c slot machine with Key - not tested (High bid $2,000.00)
#22 • Bob's Big Boy illuminating advertising statue on base Double Sided 25”x52” tall (High bid $451.00)
#22A • Base cabinet (High bid $55.00)
#23 • Iron Claw arcade machine (High bid $1,260.00)
#24 • Vintage Phone booth 31”W x 31”D x 83T (High bid $525.00)
#25A • Vintage style Tricycle wooden planter box (High bid $27.00)
#25 • Texacare diagnostic car care center illuminated hanging sign (High bid $147.00)
#26 • Wood Cigar store Indian 67”T (High bid $710.00)
#27 • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts illuminated hanging sign. (High bid $530.00)
#27A • Antique wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle (High bid $109.00)
#28 • Bronze Indian approx 30”T on marble base (High bid $505.00)
#29 • Firestone advertising sign (High bid $426.00)
#29A • Vintage metal child's tricycle (High bid $31.00)
#30 • Wooden Cigar store Indian 72”T (High bid $800.00)
#30A • Mid-century modern style console table on wheels (High bid $1.00)
#31 • Vintage Texaco Fire-Chief Gasoline porcelain pump plate sign (High bid $175.00)
#31A • Vintage flexible flyer wooden snow sled (High bid $27.00)
#32A • S & S proven performance illuminated hanging sign (High bid $27.00)
#32 • Harley-Davison illuminating hanging sign (High bid $101.00)
#33 • Vintage Vendo Coca-Cola Drink Machine (High bid $127.00)
#33A • Corvette illuminated hanging sign (High bid $154.00)
#34 • Native American Indian headdress 46”w x 81T Framed Shadow Box (High bid $202.00)
#34A • Willie’s Garage advertising sign with mounted lights (High bid $162.00)
#35 • Solid brass stetson, 11” long (High bid $372.00)
#35A • Metal US Route Signs (High bid $39.00)
#36 • Metal sign, Molly’s Honey; 18” x 24” (High bid $31.00)
#37 • Signed photo and sign w/ lantern: Petticoat Junction (High bid $53.00)
#38 • Metal sign, “Old Memory Lane”; 25” x 5” (High bid $35.00)
#38A • Eskimopie premium ice cream illuminating sign (High bid $301.00)
#39 • Fireman’s helmet (High bid $16.00)
#40 • Fisk Tires 2-sided metal sign; 15” x 20” (High bid $447.00)
#40A • 12’ aluminum ladder (High bid $94.00)
#41A • Michelin Man 22” H Cast Iron (High bid $355.00)
#42 • Faux Buffalo Head approx 35”T x 24”W (High bid $102.00)
#43 • Metal ashtray stand w/ advertising ashtray (High bid $23.00)
#44 • Vintage oak and glass country store showcase (High bid $137.00)
#45 • Model motorcycle; 18” long, 9” tall (High bid $33.00)
#46 • Union Pacific model train display and stands (High bid $119.00)
#47 • OK Used Cars Chevy metal sign (High bid $301.00)
#47A • Super Chevrolet Service Metal Sign (High bid $282.00)
#48 • Cast iron “Crossing No Gate” railroad sign (High bid $53.00)
#49 • Pennzoil Vintage sign, rack, and cans (High bid $414.00)
#50 • Vintage Coca-Cola sign 24Dia (High bid $301.00)
#50A • Large office spin dial safe (High bid $165.00)
#51 • Texaco Motor Oil Cans (8) & Glass Motor Oil Bottles (3) (High bid $208.00)
#52 • FRAM engine protection die-cut metal sign 18”x19” (High bid $71.00)
#53 • Brass and laminate console table; 35” x 13” x 29” tall (High bid $22.00)
#54 • Eagle with Flag on Base (resin) 14” x 19” (High bid $34.00)
#55 • Texaco round wall thermometer; 14” in diameter (High bid $127.00)
#56 • Bronze winged statue with torch; 12” x 42” tall (High bid $331.00)
#57 • Popsicles Metal sign, 12” x 16” (High bid $59.00)
#58 • Snap-on Tools vintage branded metal trash can or wastebasket (High bid $19.00)
#59 • Champion Spark Plugs metal sign; 24” x 15” (High bid $141.00)
#60 • Pennzoil Oval metal sign, 31” x 21” (High bid $327.00)
#61 • Hank Williams commemorative diorama, 14” x 18” (High bid $22.00)
#62 • Bear Wheel Alignment metal sign; 18” x 26” (High bid $201.00)
#63 • Brass Wall Anchor Bell 8”x7.5” (High bid $80.00)
#64 • Antique settee w/ tapestry upholstery; 50” x 35” x 41” tall (High bid $60.00)
#65 • Lumanog acoustic guitar and case; 40” long (High bid $95.00)
#66 • Coke napkin holder (High bid $21.00)
#67 • Framed Elvis as Boy and Framed Gold Record “Mama Liked The Roses” (High bid $21.00)
#68 • Cast Iron Nipper Dog Bank 10” tall (High bid $60.00)
#69 • Oak and cast iron stool, embedded w/ coins (High bid $68.00)
#70 • Goodyear Tires metal sign, 54” x 30” (High bid $375.00)
#70A • Metal Genuine Chevrolet Parts Sign (High bid $411.00)
#71 • Route 66 Gas Pump Bubble Gum Machine 22”tall (High bid $94.00)
#72 • Chevrolet metal thermometer, 9” x 38” (High bid $101.00)
#73 • Vintage Wooden Yardstick “Chevrolet” (High bid $23.00)
#74 • Levi Strauss & Co wooden sign; 30” x 60” (High bid $209.00)
#74A • Sunshine Pets Sign (High bid $137.00)
#75 • Framed “Esso Old Country Store” 13”x16” Signed by Al Minter (High bid $43.00)
#76 • Coca-Cola Button Sign 12”Dia. (High bid $46.00)
#77 • Life Size Butler with Serving Tray 24”x36”x72” (High bid $172.00)

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