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KEN CARSON
COLLECTION

September 24th, 2016 in Toledo, IA

1100 S. Elm St.
Toledo, IA

1100 S. Elm St., Toledo, IA Our Collector Friends
( corner of Elm & Vine St )
Growing up on a farm in Iowa, during the Great Depression, you had to know how to fix
Auction Preview Starts: things. Ken Carson spent his childhood on the farm in the Henry, Tama and Marshall county
8:00 am to 10:00 am areas of Iowa. And he learned well. In 1940, when Ken was just 11 years old, the family
(CST) Saturday, Sep 24th bought a farm just North of Toledo, IA. Toledo is where Ken called home for the remainder
of his life.
Auction Event Starts at: His interest in mechanical things no doubt started early in his life. He worked with
maintaining and tearing down farm machinery. That interest stuck with him through high
10 am (CST) Saturday, Sep 24th school, graduating from Toledo High in 1947 and through college at Iowa State University.
He married his wife Nancy right out of college in 1953 and headed for the military. His
Cars and Selected items military time was spent drawing on the skills he grew up with. He served two years as a
sell at noon with online Lieutenant Battalion Motor Officer. He tore down and maintained heavy equipment and
many types of tanks.
bidding Available After service, Ken & Nancy came home to Toledo, where he began working for Farm Bureau
as an Insurance Agent. He started an independent insurance agency, known as Twin Cities
Payment by cash, cashier's check or Insurance, with partner Marvin Helgren. In 1962, they added the real estate business to
business/personal check with prior their agencies. In 1963 Ken bought Marvin’s half. A few years later Paul Hunter joined the
firm and became his partner for twenty years.
approval. A ten percent buyer's Ken carried that interest in mechanical things through his professional life and became
premium on all lots for in interested in collecting classic cars and car memorabilia. He became active in the
house cash bidders. Marshalltown Area Restorer’s Club, the Hawkeye Packard Club and Shrine Vintage Auto
Unit. Along with that interest he sold collector car insurance and did car appraisals.
Absentee & phone bids welcome. He was well known in car collecting circles and was often seen at auctions and car shows
across the midwest. Ken had a great love for Packards. You can see from his collection,
For further information, contact: he had a fondness for the classics built in the waning years of the Packard’s legendary
product lines. Those cars, their related parts and memorabilia will now all be sent to new
Rich Penn Auctions homes. We believe you collectors will appreciate, care for and share this collection with
the same love Ken did throughout adult life.
Box 1355 - Waterloo, IA 50704 The family of Ken Carson thank you for your interest and wish you good luck in your bidding.
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0001. Coca-Cola sign, self-framed metal fishtail w/bottle, c.1950’s, 0010. Automotive cabinet, Trico Wiper Arms & Blades, 2-pcs w/adv
Exc cond, 11”H x 28”W. on all sides, VG+ cond, 42”H x 23”W x 15.5”D.
0002. Coca-Cola sign, metal diecut, VG cond w/edge losses, 22.5”H 0011. Automotive rack, Packard Battery Cables, metal rack w/out
x 36.5”W. hooks, o/wise Exc cond, 10”H x 20.5”W.
0003. Coca-Cola sign, porcelain w/rolled sides, bottle graphic, VG 0012. 1966 Mustang Convertible.
cond w/minor losses, 24”H x 70”W. 0013. Tire sign, Armstrong Farm Tire Headquarters, embossed
0004. Dr. Pepper sign, 2-sided metal flange, a newer sign in Exc+ metal by Scioto Signs, Kenton, O., Exc+ cond, 24”H x 36”W.
cond, 11”H x 21.5”W. 0014. Petroliana pump plate, Mobilgas, porcelain, dated 1946,
0005. Pepsi-Cola sign, self-framed embossed metal in Good+ cond, Good+/VG cond w/some loss, 12”H x 12”W.
36”H x 66.5”W. 0015. Petroliana sign, Phillips 66 Trop Artic, 2-sided metal, mfgd by
0006. 1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC convertible. Stout Ind., Exc cond, 36”H x 24”W.
0007. Keen Kutter Tools sign, from H.H. Wentzien Hardware- 0016. Petroliana sign, Texaco T in star, metal, VG cond, 34”Dia.
Gladbrook, Iowa, embossed metal, Exc cond, 10”H x 28”W. 0017. Petroliana sign, Phillips 66, 2-sided porcelain diecut, dated
0008. Arrow sign, Harrisons Furniture, Undertaking, Ambulance- 1959, VG cond w/some edge loss near bottom, 70”H x 70”W.
Tama, IA, mfgd by Novelty Adv. Co., Coshocton, OH, metal w/ 0018. 1954 Packard.Clipper Panama.
minor rust on edges, VG cond, 6”H x 27.5”W. 0019. Tire sign, Armstrong Rhino Flex Tires, self-framed embossed
0009. Western Union sign, 2-sided metal, VG+/Exc cond, 15”H x metal, VG cond w/some edge wear on LH side, 60”H x 12”W.
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0020. Petroliana sign, Sohio Petroleum Co.-Shannon Estate Lease, 0028. Highway fatality sign, State Auto Insurance Assn, Des Moines,
porcelain, Good+/VG cond w/some spots of loss, 18”H x 36”W. IA, 2-sided metal on orig post, Near-Mint cond, 27”H x 27”W.
0021. Petroliana sign, Phillips 66 Aviation Engine Oil, a newer metal 0029. Tire sign, Goodrich Silvertowns, porcelain, VG cond w/some
sign w/great airplane graphics, 21”H x 25.5”W. smaller overall losses, 18”H x 58”W.
0022. Petroliana sign, Quaker State Motor Oil, 2-sided metal diecut 0030. 1929 Chevrolet Series AC International Coupe.
w/attaching rod on one side, Exc cond, 30”H x 28”W. 0031. Automotive wheel well trim for 1953 Packard Carribbean, 4 new-
0023. Automotive sign, Champion Spark Plugs, diecut metal, Exc old-stock pcs, wrapped in newspaper from the 1990’s, Exec cond.
cond, 42”H x 48”W. 0032. Automotivebumperguardsfor1950’sPackards,4pcs,VG“asfound”cond.
0024. 1965 CORVAIR 500 Coupe. 0033. Automotive neon clock, Packard, a newer clock in molded
0025. Petroliana sign, Socony Air-Craft Oils, from the Standard Oil plastic case, Exc working cond, 19.5”Dia.
Co. of New York, a newer 3-color porcelain sign w/great airplane 0034. Automotivebumperguardsfor1950’sPackards,4pcs,VG“asfound”cond.
graphics, VG+/Exc cond w/some loss around mounting holes, 0035. Automotive bumper guards & hood ornaments for 1950’s
20”H x 30”W. Packards, 4 pcs, VG “as found” cond.
0026. Automotive sign, AAA Motor Club of Iowa Emergency Service, 0036. 1956 Packard Executive 2 door hardtop
2-sided porcelain, VG+ cond w/minor edge loss, 23”H x 30”W. 0037. Tire sign, Uniroyal Tires, self-framed embossed metal, Exc
0027. Tire sign, Hood Tires, self-framed embossed metal w/wood cond, 18”H x 40”W.
backing, VG+ cond w/some added mounting holes along 0038. Petroliana sign, MacMillan Ring-Free Oil, 2-sided diecut metal,
edges, 48”H x 18”W. Good+/VG cond, 30”H x 30”W.

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0039. Tire sign, Firestone Quality Tires, porcelain, VG+ cond w/ 0048. 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible.
some edge loss, 16”H x 31.5”W. 0049. Petroliana sign, Pennzoil Safe Lubrication, colorful metal oval
0040. Petroliana caution sign, Conoco Continental Oil, porcelain, in Exc cond, 18”H x 31”W.
0041. Exc cond, 10”H x 26”W. 0050. Gasoline station sign, Full Service Center, colorful 2-sided
0042. Petroliana directional sign from Sunoco Sun Oil Company, 0051. metal, 1 side VG cond, other Exc, 20”H x 20”W.
0043. porcelain, VG+ cond w/3 spots of loss, 12”H x 24”W. 0052. Automotive sign, Grant Batteries-Oshkosh, SS metal, VG cond,
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible. 18”H x 24”W.
0044. Automotive neon sign, Packard Approved Service, a newer 0053. Gasoline sign, Red Crown Gasoline w/crown in center, metal,
0045. 2-color neon sign w/metal advertising face, Exc+ working 0054. reads “Patented Oct. 12, 1915”, Good+/VG cond w/upper right
cond in orig shipping crate, 24”Dia. 0055. edge loss, 24”Dia.
0046. Automotive sign, Napa-Assurance Of Quality, 2-sided metal 1950 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton Pickup.
0047. flange, Exec cond, 20”H x 20”W. 0056. Car trailer, Demco Tow-It Auto Transport, 2” ball & round
Petroliana sign, Valvoline Motor Oil, 2-sided metal, mfgd by wheel covers, max tow weight 4000 lbs., VG cond.
Donasco-Cov., KY, VG cond w/minor loss at bottom edge, 30”H Boat w/trailer, Bass Tracker Tournament V-17 w/2 built-in depth
x 30”W. finders, front mounted electric trolling motor & Mercury 80HP
Automotive sign, Seiberling Tires, 2-sided metal, VG+ cond, motor, VG cond, 17’ long.
23”H x 48”W. Trailer, mfgd by Baxter Mfg. Co.-Baxter, IL, nearly new tires,
Automotive sign, Willard Batteries self-framed metal sign, VG 2000# hauling weight, box is 98”L x 60”W.
cond w/paint loss in upper RH corner, 13”H x 39”W.

Lot 0006

1995 Chrysler
LeBaron GTC convertible

This third generation LeBaron, reintroduced by Chrysler with the first generation in 1985, is the final year the LeBaron was
offered as a convertible. It also features the 3.0L V-6 engine (built by Mitsubishi).

Over the years the final LeBaron convertible has been reviewed in positve ways..dashing good looks, respectably sporty road
manners, sprightly feeling acceleration, well styled, luxurious interior with many useful creature comforts. Smooth, quiet V6
engine. It might not quite move into the “classic” category, the car is simply a fun one to drive and everything functions on this
little red roadster.

Lot 0012

1966 Mustang Convertible

Who doesn’t love the first generation Mustangs, Lee Iaccoca’s little “pony car” masterpiece that set the tone for decades of small,
sporty vehicles people could afford to drive and repair, when needed?

For 1966 not a lot changed for the Mustang which was first introduced as a ‘64 1/2 at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. It took
the industry by storm and pushed Ford’s competition to create their own pony cars to meet a growing demand for style and
sportiness. Even today the Mustang continues to borrow styling cues from this first generation which many believe is timeless.

This particular convertible is definitely driver quality...good to excellent paint that appears to be the correct Springtime Yellow.
Automatic transmission seems solid and the car rides well on fairly new whitewall tires.

The car has the desirable Deluxe or Pony interior:

• Five-dial instrument panel • Woodgrain inserts on gauge cluster and glovebox door
• Uniquely styled glovebox door • Molded door panels with Thunderbird-style, pistol-grip inside door-release handles
• Door-mounted courtesy lights • Kick panels with carpeting on lower half and stainless trim strip
• Woodgrain Deluxe steering wheel • Bright-trimmed pedals
• Running horse-embossed bolstered seat upholstery

Another unusual option for this convertible? Air conditioning. This bumps average value about $1,500 in addition to the Pony
interior option so this is a rare convertible to find in driveable, enjoyable condition. The 225 horsepower 289 CI engine purrs,
new front brakes were installed in preparation for this sale and overall you won’t find a more reliable, and stylish, example of the
historic Ford Mustang.

Lot 0018

1954 Packard
Clipper Panama

When the glamorous, new for 1954 Clipper Panama was introduced, it was described as having a “new kind of sports-type car
styling” that has “built-in speed lines” and an “inline eight-cylinder engine with 165-hp that will claim its share of attention too”.
Packard was still a couple of years away from drowning in competition for the mid-priced audience but the Clipper Panama was
aimed at a younger, sportier market.

The 1954 Packard Clipper Panama offered here is well-presented in red with a black roof and a red and black two-tone interior,
just as featured in factory literature of the period. The car rates somewhere between a 3 or 4 rating and will need attention to
the interior, but otherwise is rock solid as far as exterior sheet metal and drivetrain.
 
The Packard has an automatic transmission, AM radio, heater, dual side view mirrors, factory wire wheels and whitewall tires.
This Clipper Panama is a great opportunity to own one of the more-sporty and user-friendly post-war Packards of the 1950s.

Lot 0024

1965 CORVAIR
500 Coupe

Editor David E. Davis Jr. showed enthusiasm for the 1965 Corvair in the October 1964 issue of Car and Driver magazine with
these words: “And it is here too, that we have to go on record and say that the Corvair is — in our opinion — the most important
new car of the entire crop of ‘65 models, and the most beautiful car to appear in this country since before World War II.”
“When the pictures of the ‘65 Corvair arrived in our offices, the man who opened the envelope actually let out a great shout of
delight and amazement on first seeing the car, and in thirty seconds the whole staff was charging around, each wanting to be the
first to show somebody else, each wanting the vicarious kick of hearing that characteristic war-whoop from the first-time viewer.”
“Our ardor had cooled a little by the time we got to drive the cars — then we went nuts all over again. The new rear suspension,
the new softer spring rates in front, the bigger brakes, the addition of some more power, all these factors had us driving around
like idiots — zooming around the handling loop, dragging with each other, standing on the brakes — until we had to reluctantly
turn the car over to some other impatient journalist ... The ‘65 Corvair is an outstanding car. It doesn’t go fast enough, but we
love it.” So there you have it. From the typewriter of one of the icons of automotive journalism, no less.

The ’65 Corvair was introduced with great fanfare and anticipation as Chevrolet made dramatic changes to its sporty economy
line. Major redesign of the Corvair- all new Fisher Z body, hardtop styling for all models, 700 series discontinued, Corsa series
replaces Monza Spyder series; Greenbrier discontinued mid-year after 1,528 built; revised front and redesigned fully independent
rear suspension, improved heater and air conditioning systems, numerous small engine and chassis refinements. Mid year
introduction of Z17 “steering and suspension” option includes special springs with rates increased approximately 25%, special
shock absorbers, a 16:1 steering box and special steering arms. New options included 140 hp (100 kW) engine, telescopic
steering column, AM/FM, FM stereo, heavy duty oil bath air cleaner precleaner system with engine shrouding for dust control.
Front Chevy emblem painted red.

This 1965 Corvair 500 hardtop coupe is just plain clean throughout. Ken Carson found the car in Arizona on a dealer’s lot and
snatched it up to bring home to Iowa. The car is super clean and original with 52,000 miles showing on the odometer. It hasn’t
been driven much in the past 20 years, but it does drive as it was intended and seems to have no apparent problems either
cosmetically or mechanically.

Lot 0030

1929 Chevrolet Series AC
International Coupe

Inspired by the styling of Harley Earl’s design for the LaSalle, Chevrolet released the 1929 Series AC International with new
styling. And it came with the first new six cylinder engine since 1915. That prompted Henry Ford to hasten the development of
the 1932 Ford V-8 to compete with it.

The new six cylinder displaced 194 cubic inches producing 46 horsepower at 2,600 rpm. This six replaced Chevy’s Series AB
four cylinder for a mere $10 more than what the car cost the year before. Chevy General Manager Bill Knudsen and GM Design
Director Harley Earl gave the 1929 a lower, more modern look. They reduced the tire size from 30” to 20”, gave it a retangular
grill, one-piece crowned fenders, bullet-shaped headlights and wider body side moldings.

This Chevy coupe looks to be completely original and completely driveable. It has been repainted at some point in it’s life, but
it was refinished well and has no major body or paint flaws. The solid steel wheels and wide whitewall tires let this car standout
among the many Model A’s that tend to crowd the car show circuits. Getting to those shows is a breeze. It’s little “Stovebolt Six”
is completely comfortable crusing around town or on the highway.

Lot 0036

1956 Packard
Executive 2 door hardtop

1956 was the final year for Packard production. The Executive was introduced to replace what had been Packard’s Clipper
models. The Clippers became a completely separate line of cars for Packard. The Executive was meant to be a “mid range
luxury” car, positioned midway between the prestigious top of the line Packards and the Clipper line. Marketing for the Executives
gave the invitation to “enter the luxury car class now—at a modest investment.” The Executives were aimed at “the young man
on the way up.” Original sticker cost for this model was $3,560. By comparison a Packard Patrician sedan cost $4,160. In 1956
that $600 premium was a lot of money!

This Executive borders on being close to perfect in its condition and presentation. The paintwork is very good to excellent
including under the hood. You can see much effort was put into not only refinishing, but making sure exactly the right components
are in place. The interior and trunk areas are equally excellent throughout. Though the car was driven rather than trailered, it
shows remarkably little wear and tear. A quick clean up was all that was needed to get this jewel back on the road. The 352 CI
engine starts immediately and idles smoothly. You’ll need to get used to the clunky push button transmission but overall this is
an excellent example of Packard’s final year before being swallowed up by Studebaker.

Only 1,031 of these were built and this has to be one of the very nicest examples in existence. Only repair that was completed
before it was prepared for this sale was replacement of the water pump. Otherwise all systems work (even the Wonderbar radio).

Lot 0042

1964 Chevrolet
Corvair Monza Convertible

As early Corvairs go, 1964 is the year to have. Chevrolet made some changes to improve handling and ride and make the
engine a bit more powerful. Softer rear springs and a camber compensator to help tame handling were standard, the larger-
displacement flat-six more easily produced its 150hp, and you could get it in a sporting convertible form, too. It has all the most
desirable early Corvair characteristics in a single package that was still very affordable.

This particular car was purchased new at Munson Chevrolet in Story City, Iowa, driven about 9,000 miles before being traded
in and then sold to a second owner in Story City. It was later sold again before Ken Carson ran across it in an ad in Hemmings
Motor News and he was quick to pick it up as it was just down the road from his home in Toledo.

The car has only 41,000+ miles and is in excellent condition. The interior, though dirty from sitting in storage for nearly 20 years,
is in wonderful shape once the grime was removed. The white convertible top is excellent, again in near perfect shape after being
scrubbed clean and there doesn’t appear to be a single flaw in the body…not even a door ding. The black paint is all original and
has polished up to a glossy finish and the car sports new tires that were installed just last year.

Lot 0048

1953 Packard
Caribbean Convertible

This is Packard’s most easily identified car because of it’s full cutout rear wheel housing and side trim, limited to a chrome band
outline that stretched the entire length of the car. The band also helped to further delineate the car’s wheel openings.
A steel continental spare tire is standard and the hood features a broad, low leaded-in hood scoop which looks much like scoops
that became popular on many muscle cars of the 1960s. Bodies for the Caribbean were actually modified by the Mitchell-Bentley
Corporation in Ionia, Michigan. Available “advertised” colors for the car were limited to Polaris Blue, Gulf Green Metallic, Maroon
Metallic or Sahara Sand. This particular car was delivered as Maroon Metallic though it has had a repaint.
Interiors of the Caribbean are richly upholstered in leather. Most Caribbeans were also generously optioned, although the
Ultramatic transmission and power windows were optional cost items on the first year model. This car does have the Ultramatic.
At total of 750 Caribbeans were built for the first model year and collector experts say there may be only 60-80 of these that still
exist in running condition. The Ken Carson Caribbean is in good condition throughout and runs smoothly, though the brakes take
a bit of getting used to for a car this large. It steers well and goes down the road exactly how you would expect an ultra-luxury
car would. The radio and clock aren’t working, but all other systems are functioning as designed. The body has no apparent
damage and there is no rust…anywhere.
Though the odometer shows something over 92,000 miles, the car is not worn out by any means. Trim is pitted in some locations,
but shines up nicely and it has an older, but solid set of full white wall tires. The factory wire wheels are in great condition and
overall the car makes quite a statement with it’s white convertible top and red and white interior. These cars seldom come up for
sale due to how rare they are.

Lot 0053

1950 Chevrolet 3100
1/2 ton Pickup

Following World War II all the car and truck manufacturers began introducing newer, more sleek designs. The Chevrolet Advance-
Design Series of truck, introduced in 1947 took the truck market by storm. They outsold all other trucks from its inception until
1955 when Chevrolet went to an updated Task Force Series restyle.

Using the same basic design for all of its trucks, including rebranded versions for its sister GMC division, this popular series even
today still garners a great deal of attention. That attraction come from both stock purists and those wanting to place one of these
trucks into the retro-modified ranks. And because they were produced for 8 years with only minor styling changes, they can be
found in all types of environments. Some are still functioning as the sturdy haulers they were designed to be.

This pickup has been repainted but shows little to no wear on either body panels or trim including bright and shiny bumpers. It
is stock throughout from the engine bay with accessory oil filter to the interior where everything works the way it was delivered
from the factory. The original 235 CI six cylinder and three speed (on the column) transmission operate smoothly. Window glass
is perfect including the side corners.

These five-window cabs are rare and gives a bit of panache to what was meant to be a utility vehicle. Correctly sized wide
whitewall tires and properly painted wheels finish off an excellent example of this popular series. And there is not an ounce of
rust to be found anywhere.

1950 was the first year Chevy used telescopic shock absorbers on its trucks (as opposed to lever action) but little else was
changed from 1949. Why change a good thing, right?

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