Classic & Antique Car Parts, Accessories & Memorabilia from the David Bausch Collection.
Online Auction • 7PM • Sunday, October 19, 2025
This online auction presents a remarkable offering from the estate of the legendary Allentown
resident, Dr. David Bausch, a renowned automobile and motoring collector. His lifelong passion
for early cars and transportation is reflected in this outstanding collection featuring antique and
vintage automotive treasures.
Included are numerous carriage and automotive oil lamps, with several converted into
functional electric lamps. Notable makers represented in the collection include Atwood, JNO W. Brown, Gray & Davis, Yankee, Solar, Castle Lamp Co., Neverout, Westchester, Pheobus, BRC, CM Hall, Badger, Jos Lucas LTD, E & J, Fyrac, Dietz, and many others. Collectors will also find early signal horns from Klaxon, Rubes, and additional classic makers.
The auction also features an extensive archive of early car manuals and ephemera, with
examples for Franklin, Ford Model T, GM, Chevrolet, and more. Included are catalogs, parts
lists, motoring guides, maps, and early travel-related paper that vividly document the golden age of the automobile.
Highlights of the collection include an exceptional selection of car mascots, radiator caps,
gauges, and hood ornaments. Among these are a rare 1924 Franklin Lion designed by Gleb
Derujinsky, a Lincoln greyhound, Pontiac Indian bust, multiple Boyce motometers, Mack Trucks
bulldogs, a Maxwell cap, a custom brass bulldog, Packard swan, 1931 Mathis eternal flame,
Peugeot lion, and many more.
Additional offerings include early hub cap covers, specialty tools, jacks, and rare parts that will
excite both serious collectors and automotive history enthusiasts. This auction provides a
unique opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the region’s most significant and well-curated
motoring estates.
Online Auction • 7PM • Sunday, October 19, 2025
📍 Location & Preview
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All items located at Tom Hall Auction Gallery, 4644 Rt. 309, Schnecksville, PA 18078
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Preview by Appointment Only – Call 610-799-0808
🗓 Pickup Information
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Day After Auction: 12 Noon – 3:30 PM
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Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily
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❗ All items must be removed within 7 days of the auction
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Local delivery available – call 610-799-0808 for details
📦 Bidding & Terms
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Online-Only Auction: 2 items close per minute
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Extended Bidding: Any bid in the final minute extends that lot by 1 minute
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Items are used, vintage, or antique. Condition varies – please preview in person or request more photos/reports.
💳 Payment Terms
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20% Buyer’s Premium applies to all purchases
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6% Sales Tax unless a valid exemption certificate is on file
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All Major Credit Cards Accepted – cards are charged immediately after the sale
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Invoices over $1,200 may require wire transfer or cash (Auctioneer’s discretion)
🚗 Vehicle Terms
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Cash or Wire Transfer Required
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20% Buyer’s Premium applies
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6% PA Sales Tax collected on titled vehicles (via notary)
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Titles available at:
Schnecksville Notary
3971 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Phone: 484-357-1442
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