One of a Kind!
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Former Estate of David & Barbara Neitzel
5543 East Neitzel Road
Mooresville, Indiana
The following personal property, owned by the former Estate of David & Barbara Neitzel, will be sold at Public Auction at 5543 East Neitzel Road, Mooresville, Indiana. Go east of St. Rd. 67 on St. Rd. 144 1½ miles to Neitzel Road (Flashing Yellow Light) and go north and follow Neitzel Rd. 1 mile to auction site on south side of road. Please follow signs.
SATURDAY – AUGUST 14 – 10 A.M.
Visit our web-site for photos, and further descriptions: www.lawsonandco.com
The Following 20 items will also be sold on Proxi-Bid www.proxibid.com/lawson beginning at 12:00 noon as well as on site.
1922 BIG SIX STUDEBAKER HEARSE FOR CHILDREN
ONE OF ONE - This is the only Studebaker Children's Hearse known in Studebaker circles to date according to Historical Studebaker Collectors. This vehicle has been viewed and admired by many well known Studebaker-Historical car buffs. It is the most desired vehicle in Studebaker circles. This hearse was invited to be shown in the Henry Ford Estate, and has been in several magazines and has won countless awards.
Look closely at this Studebaker; this is truly an amazing collector's vehicle. The leaded glass is beautiful. The white color of the hearse symbolizes purity for the children. Sit back and appreciate all the hard work, sweat and love that were put into this car, appreciate the historical value, along with the story behind it. When you open the doors you will see only the finest materials were used to restore this classic. The craftsmanship is evident throughout the hearse.
This Studebaker Hearse was bought new by Miller Funeral Home, which also owned the Studebaker dealership in Brazil, IN and was used at only one service according to Miss Miller (in 1991 she was in her 90's). It was stored inside from 1934 until 1979, when it was bought by an attorney and parked until 1988.
The hearse is a 1922 Big Six Model E.K., engine #01358, serial #2009792; bore and stroke is 3 7/8 x 5 inches; 353.7 cubic inches; 60 hp at 2000 rpm; wheelbase is 126 inches. The body was made by the Knightstown (Indiana) Body Company. The whole body with the exception of the engine compartment is made of wood, with a metal skin.
When my (Mark Neitzel) parents bought this vehicle it had 4,554 miles on it, and would be the 3rd owners.
They loaded their prize onto the waiting trailer, and arrived home to find that none of the doors would open. It sat on the trailer a week while my father tried to get the handles unstuck. After removing the pins from the back door hinges and crawling up to the driver's compartment, he got the 2 doors open and then his work commenced. All the wiring had to be replaced and he used old style wiring. When he took the engine apart he found that the oil in the pan had jelled and would not run out of the drain. The valves were all good, but the oil gears, which were pot metal, were broken. He had new oil gears made from bronze and the motor was reassembled with new gaskets. He cleaned and painted the pan and motor, blew out the water jackets and cleaned the radiator. With fresh gas in the vacuum tank and a new battery, it started!!! After about 20 miles, he found the spark plugs wet on the outside of the head. The rings were letting the oil leak into the cylinder. After purchasing new rings from Egge Machine and new Olson gaskets the problem was corrected.
The leaded glass stained windows are original. They had it re-upholstered in Burgundy velvet and refinished the oak hardwood flooring in the rear. The white body was dismantled and he discovered it was white underneath. Everything was given a fresh coat of white paint. The coach lights are brass and white. New tires were installed, and a child size antique wooden casket and crystal flower vases finished off their wonderful find.
My father worked 10 hour days, 7 days a week, for 4 months before the restoration was completed. This is truly an incredible vehicle!
1925 STUDEBAKER PHAETON
This car originated in Minnesota, and was purchased at auction in St. Charles, Missouri just before the big flood of 1993. The car was almost complete, but needed complete restoration. All wood was replaced. The motor was overhauled, new leather seats were made, new soft side curtains that roll up to the top, and hard windows for winter driving. It was repainted red and cream with a black vinyl top. A fancy thermometer and gear shift knob were installed. The wood spoke wheels look excellent. This was a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Nothing was left untouched!
This Studebaker was owned and restored by David Neitzel of Mooresville, Indiana. Mr. Neitzel was very well known and respected in the community and across the world for his restoration of Studebakers. He was called upon domestically and internationally for technical advice. He was a long time enthusiast, and restorer, along with being a member of the Historic Auto Club, and the Studebaker Drivers Club, Indiana chapter (served as officer for several years). His cars have been published in Turning Wheels magazine, shown at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana, and the Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, Michigan.
Studebaker Vehicles – Terms of Sale: 20% of the purchase price down day of auction with the balance due upon Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 pm with certified funds. No credit card payments shall be accepted for the vehicles or tractor.
1937 ALLIS CHALMERS WC “HOT ROD” TRACTOR
1989 FORD F700 2 TON TRUCK
1937 Allis-Chalmers WC tractor w/small block Chevy 350 engine, 4 speed truck transmission, electric fan, good rubber, wheely bars, parade ready; 1989 Ford F700 2 ton truck w/429 V8 gas engine, dual cab & chassis, 20” tires, dual rear wheels, 5 speed transmission w/2 speed rear end.
RARE STUDEBAKER CAR PARTS
PHILLIPS 66 SIGN
COLLECTIBLES
Phillips 66 metal sign w/steel hanging frame (48” wide x 50” tall); Packard Automotive Cable metal display (36” long); Effanbee Motor Oil 5 gallon can; Corduroy Tires metal tire display; Motorola 1940’s Model 8876 AM push button car stereo, ser. # 7B472930; Studebaker 1922 Liberty Lens head lamps; Boyce Motometer Universal Model temperature gauge; pair of Studebaker 19 “teens” carriage lights; S & M Lamp Co. No. 90 running board mount spot light, replated, (mount – 36” long, overall length w/lamp – 45”); (3) 1920’s Studebaker jacks with handles; Elgin dashboard mount automobile clock; (2) Waltham dashboard mount 8 day automobile clocks; Boyce Motometer temperature gauge.
THE BALANCE OF THE AUCTION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE ONLY
STUDEBAKER CAR PARTS AND COLLECTIBLES
STUDEBAKER SHOP MANUALS
Glass bottle oil bottles with wire rack; 1950’s police car siren; Willard Storage Batteries display rack; Willard 6 volt battery; Anco windshield wiper display unit; old tire gauges; hand tire pumps; 1920’s and 30’s license plates; old state road maps; $10 Gale Motors referral cards; Studebaker car parts and collectibles to include: radiator shell emblem, belt buckles, anniversary pins & buttons, lubrication kit, Zippo lighter, black & white picture collection, ash tray, 1951 Avon car bottles, milk bottles, Starlight Coupe toy car, 1 ton metal toy truck, glass tail light & stop lamp lenses, head light assemblies & head light lenses, 1956 DeSoto V8 engine block, 1922 Special Six engine block, 1922 rear end, 1953 Starlite passenger side door, 1920’s ignition parts-generators-starters-voltage regulators-oilers-temp gauges-radiator caps-shifter knobs-fuel vacuum canisters-hub caps bumpers-wheels-wire wheels, 1930’s door parts-trim parts-bumper parts-brake parts-running lights-heater motor-air cleaner-drums-steering column-hub caps; 1950’s carb kit-wiring-brake parts-light bulbs-carburetors-spot light; 1941 water pump; wood steering wheel; Studebaker owners & service manuals and parts catalogs to include: Special Six, Big Six, & Light Six owners & service manuals, parts catalog Series 23-book 4, Parts Catalogue Book B-Section No. 1-Standard Six Chassis, Light Six 1920-24 Service Manual, Service Reference Library 1927 Edition-President Eight Section, 1955 Studebaker-Packard Service Manual Section III Accessories, Chassis Parts Catalog All Sixes & Eights 1934-1946, Body Parts Catalog All Sixes & Eights 1936-1946, 1950 Shop Manual, 2R28 Model Shop Manual; 1958 Motor’s Auto Repair Manual; Motor’s Tenth Edition Auto Repair Manual; Chilton’s Flat Rate & Parts Manuals (1953 & 1967); Small block Chevy Performer intake w/Holley 600 CFM 4 Barrel carburetor (freshly rebuilt); 289 Ford heads; 1953 Chevrolet truck cab corner windows; 1948 Chevy starter; Pennzoil 5 gallon oil can; Hancock Motor Oil 1 gallon can; Lone Star Oil 2 gallon can; Lubrite Motor Oil 2 gallon can; Davis 5 gallon safety fuel cans; Henry L. Hanson tap & die display case.
ANTIQUE GLASSWARE
GOLD & COSTUME JEWELRY
Antique gold, sterling silver & costume jewelry to include: cultured pearls, garnet necklace, (3) loose diamonds,14K gold antique ladies watch, gold necklaces, emerald tennis bracelet, jade necklace w/14K yellow gold filigree chain, 14K yellow gold earrings; Bates Racon gold chain; gold locket w/5 diamonds; German glass bead necklace, green opalescent necklace, several rings, pins, & pendants; Several nice pieces of cut glass to include: Hawkes 7” plate, Hawkes stemware, 8” scalloped shallow dish, compotes, creamers & sugars, spooner, 12” vase, Hawkes sugar bowl; Daisy & Button w/thumbprint apple green cake stand; Cornucopia clear & frosted candle holders; Royal Worchester English tureen; pair of Mary Gregory 10” green vases w/boy & girl; tooth pickers; set of Bybee pottery; 60 pc set of Hutchenreuther china (Favorite Pattern) w/8 dinner plates, 7 lunch plates, 8 soup plates, 8 salads, 7 sauce bowls, 7 cups and saucers; Lenox Colonial pattern dinner plates; RS Prussia covered sugar; Lefton china; flint glass; aqua opalescent 13” vase; blue opalescent windows (swirled pattern); glass prisms; crystal candle holders w/glass prisms; Flint glass; Havilland 17 pc luncheon set; Eyewinner square 9” plate; strawberry pattern cut glass tumbler; cobalt blue china set; Royal Rudolstadt hand painted plate; Limoges platter.
COLLECTIBLES – PRIMITIVES
ANTIQUE FURNITURE
Very ornate 8 sided beveled glass wall mirror (36” tall x 20” wide); 17” crystal chandelier; gold frame mirrors; table lamps; 12” green stained glass ceiling lamp; glass door lighted display case (64”wide x 73” tall); 1850’s Welsh land contract on sheep skin; gold frame oval dresser tray; Indianapolis monument bottle; doilies & silks; stoneware to include Connecticut Preservation; (7) satin Easter eggs; mole hair buggy blanket; Sterling spoons & serving utensils; silver plate flatware & serving pieces; carved bone folding fan; Madam Alexander “Alice in Wonderland” dolls; Victorian whicker cradle; cream separator; Beaver ¾ length ladies fur coat; ivory handle silk parasol w/ivory finial; aviator cap w/goggles; cross cut saws, buck saw; lead ladles; ice tongs; hay hook; zinc fruit jar lids; Simmon, “The Keen Kutter” broad ax; 54” iron wagon wheels; horse drawn 3 row planter (Patent date, April 25, 1878); grain cleaner; horse drawn 1 bottom plow.
POWER & HAND TOOLS
CAR HAULER – SCRAP IRON
18’ dual axle car hauler; approx. 4 ton of scrap iron; refrigerated box van box frame; 5 ft pull type rotary mower; Brown & Sharpe industrial surface grinder #2 w/magnetic chuck, 6” x 18”, automatic feed, 220 amp; Delta 1 hp dust collector (new); Craftsman disc/belt sander; ½ hp bench grinder w/stand; Bolens gas powered weed eater; Lincoln 225 amp arc welder; welding table; welding rod; DeWalt vibrating sander; B&D Professional grinder; industrial lathe; machinist tools to include: micrometers, dial gauges, taps, & dies; drill bits; 3/8” & ½” drills; Coleman gas stove; air hose; extension cords; large lot of misc. hand tools to include: hammers, vise grips, pliers, Craftsman combination wrenches, hatchets, files, allen wrenches, socket sets, screwdrivers; vinyl tie down straps; logging dogs; 1905 anvil (broken); wood clamps; log chains; scoop shovels; misc. lawn & garden tools; roll-around shop table/cart; ½ ton chain hoist; ladder jacks; and other items too numerous to mention.
Owners: Mark & Dana Neitzel
Formerly the Estate of David & Barbara Neitzel
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: No Buyers Premium! A great collection of merchandise from one of the most well known Studebaker collectors and restorers. Multiple auction rings will be going simultaneously throughout the day. Bring a friend – so you won't miss a bargain. Order of Sale: 10:00 am - Auction Ring #1 – Antique glassware, jewelry, and fine collectibles, Auction Ring #2 – tools, scrap iron, and automotive collectibles. 12:00 Noon – Proxi-Bid auction items - Rare Studebaker car parts & collectibles. 12:30 pm - Proxi-Bid auction items – Ford F700, Allis Chalmers WC Tractor, and Studebaker vehicles.
