Norton – Bob Perani Collection: - Norton Auctioneers

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The Unique, Unusual and
Extraordinary!
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This vehicle sort of
defies description. It
was, however, awarded
first place in 2004 at
the Houston Art Car
Parade and has been
featured on the
Discovery Channel.
Beyond that, you’ll
have to draw your own
conclusions.
Tuesday & Wednesday
July 7th & 8th
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DAVID A. NORTON’S
NORTON AUCTIONEERS
OF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD-WINNING AUCTIONEERS
Life Size Walking
Mechanical Elephant
that purportedly
Eisenhower rode
in the 1952
GOP Convention.
The Famous Bob Perani Collection
At The Dort Mall
Flint, Michigan
Price
$10.00
Worldwide Amusement Auctioneers and Appraisers, Selling the Unusual, the Unique & Extraordinary!

AUCTION INFORMATION
THE AUCTION
Bob Perani, a noted nationwide collector, has decided to sell his personal
collection on display at his mall.
AUCTION DATES
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7th and 8th at 10:00 a.m. daily
AUCTION LOCATION
In the Dort Mall, 3600 S. Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan. Just off of I-69.
TERMS
Our terms are strictly adhered to, so come prepared! All items must be
paid for in full on day of sale! No items can be removed until settled for
in full. Payment must be made by cash, certified or cashier’s check. NO
company or personal checks will be accepted UNLESS accompanied
by a letter of credit from your bank which GUARANTEES your check
up to a specific amount! All items are sold as is, where is, without any
warranties whatsoever whether expressed or implied. Buyer is responsible
for any and all applicable taxes. Your banker may FAX a letter of
credit to 517-279-9191 for prior approval.
Although statements made in this catalog and those made by the auctioneer
have come from what are thought to be reliable sources, purchaser
must understand he is buying property entirely upon his own
examination and opinion. Any announcements made sale day take
precedence over printed matter, regarding condition and description of
enclosed items.
YOUR BANK LETTERHEAD
NORTON AUCTIONEERS
DATE
Pearl at Monroe
Coldwater, MI 49036
RE: (Bidder’s Name)
Dear Sirs:
This letter will serve as notification that our bank will irrevocably honor and guarantee payment of
any check written by (Your Name) up to the amount of ($ Amount to be Guaranteed) and drawn
on this bank’s account number (Your Account Number). This guarantee is for purchases at your
Auction held in Flint, Michigan, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7th and 8th, 2009.
Sincerely,
SAMPLE
Bank Officer’s Signature & Title
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AIR TRAVEL
Flint’s Bishop Airport is close by. Detroit’s Metro Airport is approx.
1 hour away.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to nortonauctioneers.com for more photos or send $10.00 for
color brochure.
CAR RENTAL
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BUDGET . . . . 800-527-0700 NATIONAL......800-227-7368
DOLLAR . . . . 800-421-9633 ALAMO ..........800-327-9633
(Call travel agent for local car rental)
TRAVEL AGENCY
Adventure Travel is the official travel agent for all NORTON
Auctions. Competent, trustworthy and economical service for all
plane, train, hotel and car reservations. Phone 877-617-9990 or
517-279-9990. Advise you are attending a NORTON Auction for
prompt service.
LODGING
Auction Host Headquarters
Holiday Inn Express
1150 Robert T. Longway
Flint, MI 48503
(Just off 475 • Exit 8A off I-69 N. of 475)
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AUCTION
Special Norton Auction Rate of $75 00 – Single or Double.
Use code NOR
Phone
Home Phone
BUYER’S PREMIUM
A premium of 10% (ten percent) of the successful bid price will be
added to the bid as part of the total price.
REGISTRATION
You may register for a buyers number during the preview inspection
hours. Be sure to bring your bank letter of guarantee if it has not
already been sent to our offices!
SALES TAX
No sales tax will be charged as this is considered a casual sale.
PREVIEW INSPECTION
Monday July 6th from 2-6 p.m. and auction mornings at 8:30 a.m.
INFORMATION
David A. Norton at Norton Auctioneers M-F 10 a.m.-4p.m. (517) 279-9063
or Jenny Rose, assistant to Mr. Perani, at (248) 891-9453.
REMOVAL
2 p.m.-7 p.m. auction days and July 9, 10, & 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
SHIPPING
UPS Store on Site. For packing and shipping call Les Beare, The UPS
Store, Fenton, MI (810) 750-2920.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
See requirements on our website: nortonauctioneers.com.
DIRECTIONS TO:
Holiday Inn Express-Flint
1150 R.T. Longway-Flint, MI 48503
From The North I-75:
Take I-75 S To I-475-S To Exit 8-A Longway. Go To 1st Light Turn
Right. Hotel Is On The Left.
From The South I-75:
Take I-75 N To I-475-N To Exit 8-A Longway. Go To 2nd Light Turn
Left. Hotel Is On The Left.
From The East I-69:
Take I-69 W To I-475 N To Exit 8-A. Go To 2nd Light Turn Left.
Hotel Is On Left.
From The West I-69:
Take I-69 E To I-475 N To Exit 8-A. Go To 2nd Light Turn Left. Hotel
Is On Left.
From Bishop Airport:
Take A Right Out Of Airport Drive, Take To I-75 N To I-69 E To I-
475 N To Exit 8-A. Go To 2nd Light Turn Left. Hotel Is On Left.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS SELLING
Lots of One of a Kind Custom Made Neon Trade Signs • 100± Tin and Metal
Advertising Signs • Life Size Advertising Fixtures • Marine-Nautical Antiques •
Barber Poles • Coin Ops • Movie and Hollywood Props and Memorabilia •
Boats • Model Boats • Pond Boats • Old Musical Instruments • Stuffed Fish
and Animals • Amusement Ride Cars • Bicycles • Fun House Mirror • Carousel
Horses • Real Airplanes • Clocks • Toys • Amusement Bumper Cars • Antique
6 Man Fire Pumper • Sculptures • Gas Pumps • 11’ Stuffed Alligator • Neon
Camel Cigarette Sign 30’L x 4’H • So Much More! Too Much to List.
OVER 1000 UNIQUE, UNUSUAL and EXTRAORDINARY
ANTIQUES!
Rare Mangels
3 Row
Kiddie Carousel
with
Aluminum
Horses.
Various Boats from Hollywood’s Dr. Doolittle Movie.
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NORTON AUCTIONEERS
OF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD-WINNING AUCTIONEERS
NORTON of Michigan
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Bob Perani Collection
of the
Unique, Unusual and
Extraordinary
July 7th & 8th
10:00am each day
at the Dort Mall
Flint, Michigan
Another NORTON of Michigan AUCTION!