Estate Sale of Racing Historian’s Rare Lifetime Collection W/6 Silent Auctions

THERE ARE 6 ITEMS THAT WILL BE ON SILENT BID STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 27TH. THE AUCTION WILL END AFTER THE 2ND DAY OF THE SALE WHICH IS MAY 16TH AT 2:00 PM. THE FOLLOWING WILL EXPLAIN HOW THE SILENT BID WILL WORK:

You can make a bid by sending it to Finderskeeperses@gmail.com or you can text it to 704-747-4982. The other way is to just wait til the sale begins, and you can bid under the tent where these items are located. The information I will need on your bid is your name, cell number, bid amount, and the item number you are bidding on. You will receive a message from me that I have received your bid. I will also give you a bidding number to use. You will not need a bidding number if you bid on site. Shipping is available for 4 of the items which are items #1, 2, 5 and 6, but the 2 signs would be too hard to ship, So they would have to be picked up by the winning bidder. The following are the descriptions of each item:

ITEM #1. Tiny Lund original racing helmet. The helmet has 18 autographs. The autographs are as follows: Tiger Tom Pistone, James Hylton, Johnny Allen, Marvin Panch, Tom Higgins, Gene Hobby, Dub Simpson, Jim Vandiver, Glen Wood, Leonard Wood, Delano Wood, Wanda Lund Early, Hank Thomas, Larry Wallace, Rex White, Billy Scott, Buddy Baker, and Wayne Andrews. There is one other autograph with the last name Wood, but I cannot decipher the first name. Minimum starting bid amount is 300.00.

ITEM #2. Cotton Owens Racing uniform. This may be the only opportunity you will get to win a racing suit as rare as this one. Cotton Owens was a legendary figure in Nascar. He was born in Union, SC. Lived to be 88 years old. He won many awards in his career. He was called the "King of the Modifieds" in the 1950's. He was inducted into the Nascar Hall Of Fame in 2013. Minimum starting bid on this item is 1000.00.

ITEM #3. Large sign from the old Concord Speedway. This is an original hand painted sign from the 1960's advertising the Little National 100 race at the track. This is a true survivor. The sign was framed by owner Charlie Craig. It measures 61 x 36. This item cannot be shipped. Minimum starting bid is 600.00.

ITEM #4. Original hand painted wooden sign from the legendary Holman Moody in Charlotte, NC. Another true survivor. This sign is 36 x 36. This item cannot be shipped. Minimum starting bid is 600.00.

ITEM #5. Original Tim Richmond UNO jacket. It is black in color and is a size medium. Minimum starting bid is 150.00.

ITEM #6. RARE 1966 Winchester Arms clock made by The Pam Company. This clock is very rare and celebrates a century of leadership by the company. This clock is in Mint Condition, and works perfectly. The clock was purchased from an elderly couple in Bryson City, NC. They never displayed the clock. It had been stored in their home all those years. Lights up very bright with that yellow color when plugged in. Minimum starting bid is 1000.00.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE BIDDERS.

This is an estate sale of racing historian Charlie Craig. Charlie accomplished much in his life and was very respected. This is an awesome man cave type sale that you don't want to miss.

There will be some items that the price will say firm. These items will not be reduced from the price shown. You will see many rare items that I feel is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own.

The following is a little about Charlie Craig's life and what he accomplished.

Charlie has restored many cars and race cars. Was a custom painter and one of the best pin striper you could find. Charlie hand lettered many race cars over the years. He was one of the best pro model car builders around and was the captain at the local volunteer fire department. He worked for the county police on unsolved crimes.

Charlie had a show called "Racing Around The Carolinas". He interviewed many famous race car drivers over the years and was a friend to many of them. He held a large car show every fall at his home for charity. Many famous and local racers attended and brought their race cars. He literally has a museum of rare items at his home that was accumulated over his lifetime. Charlie was the racing historian on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s show called Forgotten Speedways. That episode was about the old Metrolina Speedway in Charlotte.

Things you will see in this sale include rare driver uniforms including Cotton Owens, Darrell Waltrip, Hershel Mcgriff and others. Cotton Owens was a early Nascar legend, and this may be the only opportunity to purchase something as rare as his uniform.

There is a large sign that came from the early Concord Speedway. It is in amazing condition. There are multiple signs from other tracks also. There is a rare 1960's large Holman Moody sign. Many trophies, many are very rare will be available.

Many early racing helmets will be available.

Lot of autographed items. There is a fender of an 80's race car driven by Rusty Wallace, qtr panel off a Tim Richmond car and a side off of Rob Moroso's race car. Also is a front bumper signed by Ricky Craven.

Collection of die cast cars will be available.

Sunoco gas pump.

Tons of racing magazines, pictures, and early Nascar rule books, etc.

Lots of tools including hand tools, socket sets, tool boxes, welding equipment, air compressor, saws, body shop tools. This is just a few.

Collection of unbuilt model cars in the original boxes.

Table of police scanners.

You will also see some military items.

I will be adding more info as I work thru everything that is available.