Auction Information

Collector Car and High-End Antique Auction

Sun Jul 26 - 02:00PM


1600 W. Washington St., Bluffton, IN Click to Map


The Steffen Group

Auctioneer ID#: 8683

Phone: 260-426-0633

License: au19600168

STEFFENGRP.COM

Outstanding Collector Car and High-End Antique Auction

A Rare Opportunity to Buy the Best

Online Bidding Open July 19th - July 26th - First Item Ending at 2:00 PM


Owner: Private Collection    |   Sale Manager: Pat and Brandon    |   Contact: 260-426-0633

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

INSPECTION LOCATION: 1600 W. Washington St  |  Bluffton , IN 46714

INSPECTION DATES: We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.

Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 23rd from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm


During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.

 

Classic Muscle Car, Timeless Antiques & Extraordinary Collectibles


Online Bidding

The auction will be held online at steffengrp.com through the HiBid Bidding Platform. The preview and pickup location is 1600 W. Washington Street, Bluffton, Indiana

Auction Inspection

Inspection Location: 1600 W. Washington St  |  Bluffton , IN 46714

We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.

Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 23rd from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm


During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.


Three Years in the Making - Some Collections are Worth the Wait

Auctions like this simply do not come along every day.

The Steffen Group Auctioneers is proud to present an extraordinary collection featuring some of the finest and most unique items we have had the privilege to offer. Headlining the auction is a true once-in-a-lifetime barn find—a rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Limited Edition showing just 4 original miles. Opportunities to purchase a vehicle of this caliber and originality are exceptionally rare.

Auctioneer Brandon Steffen and Auctioneer Pat Carter have been working with the Seller for more than three years to bring this remarkable collection to market. From the moment the barn doors opened and they first laid eyes on the Trans Am, they knew they were looking at something truly special. Discoveries like this simply do not happen every day, and the opportunity to offer such an extraordinary vehicle at public auction is a privilege.

The collection also includes a highly desirable 1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup Truck and a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with only 16,258 miles.

Beyond the vehicles, bidders will discover an incredible assortment of high-end antiques, advertising memorabilia, and collectibles. Highlights include a vintage bicycle collection, neon signs, soda fountain memorabilia, unique advertising pieces, and countless other treasures that are seldom found on the open market.

This is not your typical auction. Every item has been carefully preserved and collected over many years, resulting in a lineup filled with quality, rarity, and character. From automotive enthusiasts and collectors to antique dealers and advertising aficionados, there is truly something for everyone.

Simply put, this is the type of auction that gets an auctioneer excited. From the 4-mile Trans Am to the outstanding collection of antiques, advertising, and collectibles, this is one of the most remarkable auctions we have had the opportunity to conduct this year. The variety, quality, and uniqueness of the items being offered make this a sale that collectors will not want to miss.


1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Limited Edition - Showing Just 4.9 Original Miles

VIN: 2X87Z9N154803

Vehicle Specifications

•6.6L (400 CID) V-8 Engine
•Original 4-Barrel Carburetor
•4-Speed Manual Transmission
•Limited Slip Rear Differential
•Silver Exterior
•Silver Leather Interior
•4.9 Original Miles
•Never Titled

Few collector cars can truly be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Limited Edition is one of them.

Purchased new through a Pontiac dealership in 1979, the vehicle was delivered directly to the Seller's family farm and never entered regular service. As a result, the car was never titled and today shows just 4.9 original miles. Because the vehicle was delivered directly to the farm rather than being fully prepared by the selling dealer, many of the original delivery components remain untouched.

The car retains its original dealer window stickers, factory plastic wrapping on the steering wheel, and protective floor coverings. Also included are the original wheel center caps, lower front air spoiler, and side flares, all still preserved in their original packaging and stored in the trunk. These components were never installed because the vehicle never underwent dealer preparation.

The Trans Am remains remarkably original and represents an extraordinary opportunity for collectors seeking one of the most unique surviving examples of Pontiac's iconic 10th Anniversary Edition. The vehicle appears complete, with the exception of the rear bumper assembly, which is not present.

Whether you are a Pontiac enthusiast, muscle car collector, or investor seeking a truly irreplaceable vehicle, opportunities to acquire a documented, never-titled 10th Anniversary Trans Am with only 4.9 original miles are exceptionally rare.


1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express - 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 16,258 Miles - 1988 Lincoln Town Car

1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup

VIN: D13JS9S196611

Vehicle Specifications

•360 V-8 Engine
•Automatic Transmission
•21,433 Original Miles
•Excellent Condition
•Exceptionally Clean Throughout
•Non-Running

One of the most recognizable trucks of the late 1970s, this Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup shows just 21,433 original miles and is in excellent condition. Equipped with a 360 V-8 engine and automatic transmission, this exceptionally clean truck is sure to attract the attention of collectors and Mopar enthusiasts alike. The vehicle is currently non-running and is being offered in its present condition.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

VIN: 1C4RJFCG5GC338373

Vehicle Specifications

•One Owner
•3.6L V-6 Engine
•4-Wheel Drive
•Maroon Exterior
•Beige Leather Interior
•16,258 Original Miles
•Mint Condition

This one-owner 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland has been exceptionally well maintained and shows just 16,258 original miles. Featuring a 3.6L engine, 4-wheel drive, and is loaded with every feature - beige leather interior, this Jeep is in mint condition and is ready for its next owner.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

VIN: 1LNBM83FXJY646477

Vehicle Specifications

•5.0L V-8 Engine
•61,660 Original Miles
•Grey Exterior
•Grey Leather Interior
•Body in Great Condition
•Non-Running (Possible Fuel Pump Issue)

This 1988 Lincoln Town Car shows 61,660 miles and features a 5.0L V-8 engine with a grey leather interior. The body is in great condition and presents well for its age. The vehicle is currently non-running and is believed to have a possible fuel pump issue. The interior has an odor and is being offered in its present condition.


Soda Fountain & Ice Cream Parlor Memorabilia - Unique & Unusual Finds

•Vintage Porcelain Soda Fountain Table with Cast Iron Base
•Early Oak McCray Back Bar
•Coca-Cola Soda Fountain Stools
•Vintage "Please Pay Cashier" Soda Fountain Sign
•(7) Vintage "Owl Eye" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
•Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Table
•Children's Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
•Rare Joseph UHL Copper-Plated Ice Cream Tables
•Rare and Unusual Ornate Ice Cream Parlor Chair
•Frank Reider Antique Ice Cream Chairs (Set of 6)
•Early Arts & Crafts Quarter-Sawn Oak Slag Glass Desk Lamp
•Mission Style Bar Stools
•Rustic Adirondack Dining Chairs
•Vintage Drop-Leaf Table
•Antique Hand-Carved Chair
•Brass Floor Lamp
•Vintage Gym Floor Table
•Restoration Hardware Vintage Gym Clock
•Antique Embossed Brass Hunting Scene Plaques
•Numerous Vintage Lion Prints in Oak Frames
•Vintage 1960s Large Lighted Clock
•Mair-Ette 1¢ Art Deco Candy Machine on Original Stand with Key
•Early Carousel Horse
•Antique Cast Iron J.A. Berrill Corn Meal Grinder
•Desk Lamp Made from a 1950s Oldsmobile Rocket Valve Cover
•Extra Large 5-Foot Gumball Machine
•Vintage Pumpkin Displays
•Cutout Disney Figurines
•Vintage Car Door Wall Hanging
•Surfboard Tabletop
•1920s Gymnasium Team Bench
•Early Burke Built Slide Steps
•Very Early Humidor with Claw Feet


Arcade Games, Pinball and Juke Boxes - Sports, Automotive & Pop Culture Collectibles

•Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball Machine (Working)
•Champion Pinball Machine by Bally Manufacturing
•Bulls Eye Drop Ball Pinball Machine
•Beatnicks Tabletop Pinball Machine
•Rare 1972 Midway Table Tennis Electro-Mechanical Arcade Game
•Mini Cycle Pinball Machine
•1930s Play Fair Basketball Scoreboard (Working)
•1920 Baseball Catcher's Mitt and Mask
•Numerous Framed Comic Books
•Vintage Baseball Photographs
•Numerous Framed Sports Prints
•Vintage GI Joe Collection Including Vehicles and Playsets
•Hot Wheels Ferrari 1:18 Scale Die-Cast Car
•American Muscle 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Die-Cast Car
•Vintage Testors Power Racing Sprite with Original Box
•2003 Ford F-150 / 1956 Ford Pickup Die-Cast Set


Neon Signs, Advertising & Americana

•Miller Lite "Unidos Con Pasion" Neon Sign
•Miller High Life Neon Sign
•Camel "Genuine Taste" Neon Sign
•Miller Genuine Draft Guitar-Shaped Neon Sign
•Johnny Rockets Neon Sign
•Johnny Rockets Diner Sign
•Rare "Let Freedom Ring" Fireworks Advertising Window Display
•Vintage Lee Jeans Display Sign
•Framed Polo Jeans Advertising Photo
•Life-Size Buffalo Jeans Advertising Stand-Up
•Life-Size James Dean Wood Cutout
•Never Coast Neon Sign


Vintage Schwinn Bicycle Collection

Complete Listing Coming Soon

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE:

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We hope to see you at the sale!

AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

Method of Payment: All purchases must be paid in full by check, cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, or Master Card. A buyer's premium equal to 15% will be applied to all winning bids. The buyer's premium percentage will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the final purchase price. An additional 3% fee will be charged to all purchases using a credit card. Payments not received by the final pickup time will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. A wire transfer or certified funds will be required for all vehicles.

Condition of Items: All items are being sold "As-Is, Where-Is" with no warranty being expressed or implied by the Auction Company or the Seller.

Removal: A Scheduled Pick Up Will Take Place On Monday, July 27th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the 1600 W. Washington St, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. .

Any items not removed within this time frame will be forfeited by the Buyer, may be resold, and any cost of removal, deficiency, or loss may be charged to the Buyer. Your stamped paid receipt must be shown to checkout supervision prior to removal. Although checkout supervision will be provided, the auction company and sellers are not liable for lost or stolen items purchased at the sale. Buyers are responsible for all risk of loss, property damage, personal injury caused by removal, and all costs of removal of items/lots purchased. Moving & loading services contracted with any rigging or moving company are independent of the Auctioneer, and the Auctioneer shall be held harmless from any claims arising between the buyer and said company.

*If not known by Auction Company, Auctioneer reserves the right to request payment by certified funds, wire transfer or secure transfer through our Earnnest Portal.

Shipping: Shipping will be available for small items in-house through Shipping Saint. Large items will be shipped using More Than Mail, Pak Mail or Similar. All costs associated with shipping, including boxes, materials, and handling, will be paid by the Buyer. A $5 handling fee is added to all invoices requesting shipping. For questions regarding shipping, contact the Auctioneer prior to the closing day of the auction. We cannot ship with an outside shipping label being sent to the shipping department. Any invoice total of $500.00 or more will also be shipped with and adult signature required. The items will be packed, and then an invoice will be sent for payment through Shipping Saint. If damage does occur, we insure every package. All claims will need to be filed through Shipping Saint or the Outside Shipping Company.

NOTE: While information contained in the brochure and other advertising has been deemed reliable, neither the auction company, seller nor publisher shall be liable for any errors or for the correctness of descriptions. All purchases are made "As-Is, Where-Is" based entirely on the personal inspection and or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.

Condition of Items: All items in this auction are being sold "As-Is" and "Where-Is" with no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the items during the designated inspection period and to bid accordingly. Neither the auction company nor the seller makes any representations or guarantees regarding the condition, functionality, or accuracy of the descriptions of the items being sold. All sales are final under Indiana law, and by participating in this auction, bidders acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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