23349 St Rd 23, South Bend is just East of Mayflower Road. Watch for signs.

AUTO RACING ESTATE AUCTION
PERSONAL PROPERTY & ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE
We will be selling the following 1940's Midget Race Car and Related Equipment from the Estate of Thomas Romanowski on:  

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010 11:00AM
 AT: 23349 St Rd 23, South Bend, IN
Just East of Mayflower Road. Watch for signs.

UPDATES IN RED -  See last 29 photos - Last Photos of Race Car

MIDGET RACE CAR, MOTORCYCLES, RACE ENGINE PARTS, FIREARMS & TOOLS: 1940's Midget Race car 99% complete; Metal 22in 1940's Model Race Car; 73 Honda 750 & 75 Kawasaki 250 3cyl; Old Racing Posters & Signs; Auto Repair Manuals & Owner's Manuals Pre 1960's; Large quantity of early racing engine and chassis parts including Offenhausen, Carter, Thompson, GM, Ford, VW. These parts include carbs, manifolds, blocks, ignition and all related parts. Engine Analyzers & Stands; Floor Jacks; Welding Rod; Arc Welder; (7)Acetylene Welding Tanks; WWII Military Motorcycle & Truck Manuals; Atlas Drill Press; Tool Cabinets Loaded with High Grade Tools; Oak & Metal Machinist Tool Chests Loaded and More!

INDY 500 MEMORIBILIA

PROGRAMS from 1950,51,53,56,67,68,74; 1957 Ticket unused and stamped employee; PHOTOS of Ed Edisian & Crew '57, Art Cross & Crew '53 & '54, Johnny Parsons, Jack McGrath, Mauri Rose '49, Dich Rathman & Crew '56 & 58, (2) Bobby Grim & Crew Both Autographed '62, Mike Nazaruk '51, Gene Hartley & Crew (Drewrys Spcl) '59, Shorty Templeton & Crew '58 Autographed, (3) Ronnie Duman '64, Chuck Rodee '63, Peter Kreis '32 (Studebaker Spcl), Luther Johnson '32, Ray Crawford '55; YEAR BOOKS 1954,68,78,61; (32) MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS of cars, drivers & track; 1955 3ft Photo of drivers & crew with stands in background.

MIDGET RELATED: 50 photos of drivers, crew & cars; (2) South Bend Motor Speedway Grand Opening 1946 Program; (4) Pre-60's South Bend programs; (6) '74, '70 South Bend programs; 1947 Chicago Amphitheatre Program w/ 2 Pit Passes; South Bend Playland Park 1942 Program; Gilmore Stadium, L.A., California Program 1949; Sun Valley Track Program, Anderson Indiana; (2) Salem Track Indiana Programs;

POSTERS: Joie Chitwood at South Bend; 1960 Indy 500 Sterling Beer; Hartford, Mi 1976; South Bend Demolition and early races; and more.

MISCELLANEOUS: Owners Manuals 1937-65 of Packard, Studebaker, Dodge, Ford; 1935-40 Indiana Motorcycle Magazines; 1940-50 Speed Age Magazines; 1930's Motor Age Magazines; 2 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sirens; Offy Intake w/ Riley Carbs; Offy Carb Setter; Old Car Radios; Indy 500 Banner; Large Studebaker Lark 1960 Sales Banner; Gas Mower; Nigara Metal Roller; Atlas Drill Press Floor Model; Chicago Cycle "Liberty" Bicycle; (3) Engine Stands; Floor Jacks;  and more.  See Additional Photos Below.

FIREARMS: Old Modoc Shotgun; Winchester 30-30 Lever Canadian Centennial ‘67; Browning 16ga Auto St Louis; German Mod 98 Nazi Carbine; Marlin 39-8 Lever 22; Remington 1100 12ga Auto; Colt Python 357 Revolver; High Standard Mod 107 22 Super Matic Tournament Auto; Benjamin Mod 397P .177 Rifle; Crossman 2100. Bayonet (may be for the German Mauser) and old military sword. 

***NOTE: Thomas Romanowski died several years ago at 91 and was a founding member and developer of the South Bend Motor Speedway in 1946. Mr. Romanowski built and engineered race cars primarily midget for regional drivers including Indy 500. The Falcon Street garage was his shop since 1950 and remained untouched since his passing until preparation for auction, he saved everything. The Midget Race car has been stored in this garage since 1950. Love early auto racing, don't miss this auction!

TERMS: Cash or Pre Approved Prior to Auction Day Local Personal Checks only with Photo ID. Cash only on Vehicles Before Release. Handguns will only be sold to Indiana Residents holding a Valid FFL or Indiana Hand Gun License. Conduct of this auction will follow all Federal, State and Local firearm guidelines. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 12:30PM
AT: 718 S. FALCON, South Bend, IN
ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE 12:30 / REMAINING PERSONAL PROPERTY FOLLOWING.

Go to the October 4th Ad for details, Thank You

Owner: Romanowski

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David W. Goodrich, Auctioneer, Broker Associate, Lic: AU01040401

Hallmark Real Estate
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South Bend, IN 46601
574-232-3600,x 209

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