Tuesday & WednesdayJuly 7th & 8th

Another NORTON of Michigan

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The Unique, Unusual andExtraordinary!

DAVID A. NORTON’S

NORTON AUCTIONEERSOF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED

PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERSNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD-WINNING AUCTIONEERS

Worldwide Amusement Auctioneers and Appraisers, Selling the Unusual, the Unique & Extraordinary!

Price$10.00

★At The Dort MallFlint, Michigan

The Famous Bob Perani Collection

Life Size Walking Mechanical Elephant

that purportedly Eisenhower rode

in the 1952 GOP Convention.

This vehicle sort of defies description. It

was, however, awardedfirst place in 2004 at the Houston Art CarParade and has been

featured on the Discovery Channel. Beyond that, you’ll

have to draw your ownconclusions.

TERMSOur terms are strictly adhered to, so come prepared! All items must bepaid for in full on day of sale! No items can be removed until settled forin full. Payment must be made by cash, certified or cashier’s check. NOcompany or personal checks will be accepted UNLESS accompaniedby a letter of credit from your bank which GUARANTEES your checkup to a specific amount! All items are sold as is, where is, without anywarranties whatsoever whether expressed or implied. Buyer is respon-sible for any and all applicable taxes. Your banker may FAX a letter ofcredit to 517-279-9191 for prior approval.

Although statements made in this catalog and those made by the auc-tioneer have come from what are thought to be reliable sources, pur-chaser must understand he is buying property entirely upon his ownexamination and opinion. Any announcements made sale day takeprecedence over printed matter, regarding condition and description ofenclosed items.

BUYER’S PREMIUMA premium of 10% (ten percent) of the successful bid price will be

added to the bid as part of the total price.

REGISTRATIONYou may register for a buyers number during the preview inspection

hours. Be sure to bring your bank letter of guarantee if it has notalready been sent to our offices!

SALES TAXNo sales tax will be charged as this is considered a casual sale.

PREVIEW INSPECTIONMonday July 6th from 2-6 p.m. and auction mornings at 8:30 a.m.

INFORMATIONDavid 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.

REMOVAL2 p.m.-7 p.m. auction days and July 9, 10, & 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

SHIPPINGUPS Store on Site. For packing and shipping call Les Beare, The UPS

Store, Fenton, MI (810) 750-2920.

ABSENTEE BIDDINGSee requirements on our website: nortonauctioneers.com.

AUCTION INFORMATION

AIR TRAVELFlint’s Bishop Airport is close by. Detroit’s Metro Airport is approx.

1 hour away.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONGo to nortonauctioneers.com for more photos or send $10.00 forcolor brochure.

CAR RENTALHERTZ . . . . . 800-654-3131 AVIS...............800-331-1212BUDGET . . . . 800-527-0700 NATIONAL......800-227-7368DOLLAR . . . . 800-421-9633 ALAMO ..........800-327-9633

(Call travel agent for local car rental)

TRAVEL AGENCYAdventure Travel is the official travel agent for all NORTONAuctions. Competent, trustworthy and economical service for allplane, train, hotel and car reservations. Phone 877-617-9990 or517-279-9990. Advise you are attending a NORTON Auction forprompt service.

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LODGINGAuction Host Headquarters

THE AUCTIONBob Perani, a noted nationwide collector, has decided to sell his personal

collection on display at his mall.

AUCTION DATESTuesday & Wednesday, July 7th and 8th at 10:00 a.m. daily

AUCTION LOCATIONIn the Dort Mall, 3600 S. Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan. Just off of I-69.

YOUR BANK LETTERHEADNORTON AUCTIONEERS DATEPearl at MonroeColdwater, MI 49036RE: (Bidder’s Name)

Dear Sirs:This letter will serve as notification that our bank will irrevocably honor and guarantee payment ofany check written by (Your Name) up to the amount of ($ Amount to be Guaranteed) and drawnon this bank’s account number (Your Account Number). This guarantee is for purchases at yourAuction held in Flint, Michigan, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7th and 8th, 2009.

Sincerely,

Bank Officer’s Signature & Title

Phone Home Phone

SAMPLE

Holiday Inn Express1150 Robert T. Longway

Flint, MI 48503(Just off 475 • Exit 8A off I-69 N. of 475)

Special Norton Auction Rate of $7500 – Single or Double.Use code NOR

AUCTION

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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 TurnRight. 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 TurnLeft. 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. HotelIs 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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EVERY ITEM SELLS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!No Minimum Price! No Reserve! Sells at Absolute Auction!

NORTON of MichiganWelcomes You to MICHIGAN!

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS SELLINGLots of One of a Kind Custom Made Neon Trade Signs • 100± Tin and MetalAdvertising 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 Fishand Animals • Amusement Ride Cars • Bicycles • Fun House Mirror • CarouselHorses • Real Airplanes • Clocks • Toys • Amusement Bumper Cars • Antique6 Man Fire Pumper • Sculptures • Gas Pumps • 11’ Stuffed Alligator • NeonCamel Cigarette Sign 30’L x 4’H • So Much More! Too Much to List.

OVER 1000 UNIQUE, UNUSUAL and EXTRAORDINARYANTIQUES!

Various Boats from Hollywood’s Dr. Doolittle Movie.

Rare Mangels 3 Row

Kiddie Carouselwith

Aluminum Horses.

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1966 • NORTON AUCTIONEERS • 2009

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If You Contemplate An...

NORTON of Michigan

IS THE NAME TO REMEMBER!

OUR 43rd YEAR!Since 1966 the NORTON group has become oneof the world’s most respected and recognizedauction firms. We offer our clients a complete,professional and comprehensive auction market-ing package that is second to none and basedupon the ultimate in experience, expertise andtrust. Successful auctions are synonymous withNORTON.

The world’s foremost auctioneers of the unusualincluding:■ Amusement Parks ■ Antique & Classic Boats■ Carousels ■ Carnivals■ Tourist Attractions ■ Museums■ Private Collections ■ Zoos■ Arcade Machines ■ Parks■ Restaurants ■ Musical and Gaming Devices■ Trains ■ Circuses■ Water Parks ■ Miniature Golf Courses■ FEC’s ■ Haunted Attractions■ Campgrounds ■ Rental Companies■ Golf Courses ■ Corporate Picnic Parks

You too can benefit from a NORTON auction. Putour expertise and experience to work for you byturning idle assets into productive cash.

PHONE (517) 279-9063

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The Family is looking for information onFrank Doss Drovillio, step son of W.M. Doss.

Another NORTON of Michigan AUCTION!THE AUCTION SCENE

AN OLD CARNEY

DAVID A. NORTON’S

NORTON AUCTIONEERSOF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED

PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS

PEARL AT MONROE COLDWATER, MICHIGAN, USA 49036-1967(517) 279-9063 FAX: (517) 279-9191

E-mail: nortonsold@cbpu.com www.nortonauctioneers.com

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD-WINNING AUCTIONEERSWorldwide Amusement Auctioneers and Appraisers, Selling the Unusual, the Unique & Extraordinary!

DAVID A. NORTON’SNORTON AUCTIONEERSOF MICHIGAN INCORPORATEDPROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS

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Bob Perani Collectionof the

Unique, Unusual andExtraordinary

July 7th & 8th10:00am each dayat the Dort MallFlint, Michigan

Another NORTON of Michigan AUCTION!