Motor Vehicle
Vintage Motor Vehicle Collectables
After a rare number plate? Maybe you just have nostalgia for the cars of yesteryear. Harrington & Co offers a range of vintage collectables, including rare vintage badges, handbooks and advertising. Please contact Harrington & Co today in regards to any questions you may have!
All personalised registration plates are for use in the state of Queensland, Australia only. If you’ve found one you love, we can supply full transfer paperwork in compliance with Queensland Transport.
c1920s SUPER RARE OAKLAND, GENERAL MOTORS TIN BADGE / PIN.
$99
21mm in diameter, some surface rust as per photo's.
VINTAGE DUTCH ANWB CAR BADGE.
$89
12.4cms high x 10.2cms wide, some surface pitting & wear, comes with backing plate. Exact age is unknown.
VINTAGE GERMAN ADAC HARD PLASTIC CAR BADGE.
$69
87mm in diameter & slightly convex in shape, some surface wear lower right, sold without lugs or screws.
SCARCE / VERY LARGE c1930s DIAMOND T METAL TRUCK / CAR GRILL BADGE.
$65
In poor condition but scarce this age & size. Measures 21.3cms wide x 12.5cms high. Rust & losses as per photos. In need of a full restoration.
SCARCE QUALITY PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE TRINKET BOX.
$70
In near mint condition. Measures 18cms x 12.8cms x 6cms high. Felt lined, interior is mint.
VINTAGE LARGE SHAW SAVILL LINE PROMOTIONAL POSTER
$999
This is not a copy, it’s 100% genuine / original & dates to c1960’s. Recently professionally restored as it was in very average condition. The liner depicted is the Southern Cross, which according to it’s history was laid up in...
SUPER RARE 1927 BUICK RADIATOR CAP / ORNAMENT
$399
It's the top section of a pewter 1927 Buick Radiator cap, during the 1920's Buick were building very elegant 6 cylinder models and their styling was similar to that of Packard. They were also getting ready to celebrate 25yrs (silver anniversary)...
VINTAGE / UNUSED / NEAR MINT RAC(Q) METAL ASHTRAY.
$45
Measures 10.8cms in diameter x 1.4cms high. Made of a light weight metal, most likely Aluminium and has never been used, some minor storage wear.
SCARCE 1928 - 1931 FORD MODEL A TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE / TYRE GAUGE. WORKING.
$499
Hard to get in Australia !! Tested and is working condition. The gauge is 49mm in diameter, reset button is functional, there is surface wear to the pressure barrel & cap. Missing the storage pouch & box.
VINTAGE NETHERLANDS LARGISH CAR BADGE “LID VAN DE WEGENWACHT” No 4564
$80
Selling as is, unsure if complete. Measures 10.3cms wide x 12.5cms high
SCARCE VINTAGE WOLSELEY MOTORING PROMOTIONAL CARD / POSTCARD
$20
100% genuine NOT a reproduction. Postcard size, it measure 14 cms x 8.7 cms.
SET 4 VINTAGE CAR COLOURED PRINTS by RINSHED- MASON.
$60
They measure 30cms x 23cms, some foxing and marks. USA in origin.
AUSTRALIANA. RARE 1962 PMG (POSTMASTER GENERAL’S DEPT) LINEMEN’S HANDBOOK.
$60
Appears to be complete with all pages in tact, some pages have foxing, marks & stains but overall in nice condition.
1966 USA BUICK ENGINEER ACCESSORIES FOR 1966 BOOKLET incl BUICK MARINE ENGINES.
$50
USA booklet covering all models + info on Buick Marine Engines. 24 numbered pages + stiff covers. Measures 17.7cms x 10.8cms when closed. Covers slightly soiled otherwise in nice condition.
JUNE 1954 USA SPEED AGE MAGAZINE. “INDIANAPOLIS ROARS AGAIN” ISSUE.
$35
Hard to get in Australia, it was a USA based publication. 82 numbered pages + covers. Measures 21cms x 28cms when closed. In good condition.
1988 PART SET 5 USA UNUSED FDC’s VINTAGE CARS.
$25
One is ever so slightly foxed otherwise very nice.
FEBRUARY 1956 USA CAR CRAFT MONTHLY MAGAZINE. INSTALLING OLD FORD ENGINES.
$25
Hard to get in Australia, it was a USA based publication. 66 numbered pages + covers. Measures 20cms x 13cms when closed. In reasonable to good condition.
RARE 1944 GENERAL MOTORS CORP BOOK. A POWER PRIMER / AIR FUEL IGNITION.
$30
Hard to get in Australia, it was a USA based publication. 115 numbered pages + covers. Measures 21.5cms x 13.5cms when closed. Tiny losses to a few page corners & back cover, some minor foxing, generally in very good condition...
1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA LARGE COLOUR BROCHURE.
$40
Large gloss colour 12 page including covers brochure measuring 29cms x 22cms when closed. Minor marks & soiling but generally very good.
1972 THE BP MISER’S CAR CARE CATALOG BOOKLET. GREAT CONDITION !!
$35
116 numbered pages + blank notes + soft covers measuring 14.2cms x 11.7cms when closed. Complete and in very nice condition.
RARE c1958 KING MIDGET SMALL SPORTS CAR & UTILITY BOOKLET.
$65
32 pages including covers & measures 13cms x 17cms when closed. Some staple holes, minor creasing and marks but generally very good.
1984 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE BROCHURE.
$40
Large gloss colour foldout brochure measuring 24.3cms square when closed. Minor marks & creases but generally very good.
1966 USA BUICK OWNERS GUIDE BOOKLET. LeSABRE / WILDCAT / ELECTRA 225.
$60
USA booklet. 92 numbered pages + stiff covers. Measures 17.7cms x 10.5cms when closed. Complete, covers are detached, minor pencil marks on 3 pages, otherwise very nice.
1966 USA BUICK OWNER PROTECTION PLAN BOOKLET.
$50
USA booklet. 66 numbered pages + covers. Measures 17.7cms x 10cms when closed. Complete and includes the Protect-O-Plate swipe attached to the back page, the only page missing but still has the stub is the 60 day service credit.
1984 VOLKSWAGEN BROCHURE. RABBIT L, JETTA, GTI, SCIROCCO, VANAGON, QUANTUM ETC
$40
Large gloss colour 8 page including covers brochure measuring 27.5cms x 21cms when closed. Minor marks & soiling but generally very good.
SCARCE SEPTEMBER 1953 SHELL OIL COMPANY “SHELL NEWS” LARGISH MAGAZINE.
$50
32 numbered pages + stiff covers, large measuring 26.5cms x 21cms. Minor stains & marks but generally very good.
1975 GENUINE PARTS Co ADULT JOKE BOOK / PARTS PUPS ANNUAL. HARD TO GET IN AUST.
$40
Very hard to get in Australia, it’s a USA based publication and very collectable. 48 numbered pages + covers. Measures 21cms x 15.3cms when closed. Excellent condition, minor stain to a few pages. Crammed...
1977 GENUINE PARTS Co ADULT JOKE BOOK / PARTS PUPS ANNUAL. HARD TO GET IN AUST.
$40
Very hard to get in Australia, it’s a USA based publication and very collectable. 48 numbered pages + covers. Measures 21cms x 15.3cms when closed. Excellent condition. Crammed packed with bawdy jokes, funny stories, tasteful...
RARE 1949 UK BIRMINGHAM - BANBURY MOTORCYCLE RELIABILITY RUN OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
$75
16 unnumbered pages + stiff covers, measures 21cms x 14.7cms when closed. Internally some foxing, covers slightly soiled.
1998 THE AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE COLLECTORS LICENSE PLATE.
$179
30.5cms x 15cms, superb condition.
1974 VMCCA GLIDDEN TOUR, FLORIDA LARGE COMPETITORS BANNER NUMBER 231
$99
Measures 41cms x 37cms & is made of canvas. Stains and marks as per photo’s. Will be posted folded. Tour number 29 over 253 miles in which 245 cars participated, these being car number 231 banner.
VINTAGE VICTOR EQUIPMENT Co 1424-0013 2” 0-30 PSI PRESSURE GAUGE.
$60
Selling as untested & AS IS. Knowledge of this item is very limited, so please feel free to ask questions. The thread is 1/2”.
HUGE / SCARCE ? GUMBALL RALLY 2004 1ST PLACE METAL MEDALLION
$299
Unsure if this piece was a mass produced promotional item or something that was presented to all the participants that took part in the rally or if it's a one off, unique. The item came from an American...
“ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA” 1954 - 1984 ANNIVERSARY GRILL BADGE.
$199
This is not a reproduction, it’s 100% genuine and comes from an American enthusiast's collection. Quite large, 9.1cms wide x 10.9cms high. In super mint like condition.
“ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA” DIRECTOR OF CHAPTERS JACKET BADGE.
$79
This is not a reproduction, it’s 100% genuine and comes from an American enthusiast's collection. Looks to date from the 1970s / 1980s. Quite large, 8.8cms wide x 5.2cms high. In nice used condition.