A friend went to a sale the other day in Hecla,S.D. which was mainly old Oil Pull tractors but there where a few signs there also. The 30" dsp "Gold Medal Oil" sign brought $18,500.A local gent tried his hardest at $18,000 but it went to a on-line bidder.I have heard in the past that "Gold Medal Oil" was from here in S.D.? They hired Aumann out of Illinois for the sale so it should be viewable as soon as they post it in the past sales. Was this Oil company from South Dakota?
Thanks Kevin, maybe they had hubs here at least. Way out of my league for a sign,Wow!
Kunz Oil, Minneapolis MN. Allot of history on this brand, not sure what years they may have expanded outside MN. I think they may still be in business. Others who are more knowledgeable on the brand will hopefully add with correct info.
No picture,sorry. I hope to see exactly what it was when Aumann out of Illinois posts the completed auction results.
Great looking sign! That very well could have been it,not sure though.
No further explanation needed :0!What a true gem!
Can only Imagine what it would have sold for if done by Dan Matthews!
Nice sign, first time I've seen one. Someone ended up with a killer addition to their collection.
Can only Imagine what it would have sold for if done by Dan Matthews!
...or if it was in better condition...
The picture does not due the sign justice. I have seen it in person and was speechless (also kept the drool from hitting the floor) LOL!
Night/Day condition differences in the 2 signs
Fear not collectors. There will soon be more of these signs available from our friends in South America !
