Warrington motoring auction H&H Classics sees items raise £194,000

The Christine Hodges Petroliana Sale took place on Saturday at H&H Classics in Appleton Thorn, with original forecourt items and contemporary decorative pieces raising more than £194,000.

Because each of the 329 lots were sold, the auction has achieved the rare term of a ‘white glove sale’.

Highlights saw two glass petrol pump globes fetch more than £10,000 each, with an Aero Special globe selling for an impressive £15,000, and a Super Shell globe finding a new home for £10,320.

Another notable sale saw a very rare Super Motor Oil five-gallon pyramid can selling for a bid of £2,400.

The petroliana sale was extra special as the entire catalogue was offered by one seller, Christine Hodges.

She amassed the collectable items over the last four decades, with input from her husband, a well-known car club member who sadly passed away last year.

The Super Motor Oil five-gallon pyramid that was sold

Adam Sykes, classic car and automobila consultant at H&H Classics, said: “The Petroliana Sale was a resounding success, and to achieve a white glove sale is something we are all very proud of.

“Of course, it really is testament to Christine’s passion for collectable automobilia items.

“Our thanks also go to all our bidders, who between them bought all 329 lots and made it a day to remember.

“The petroliana sale had collectable lots appealing to all tastes and budgets, which undoubtedly helped create a great atmosphere on the day and resulted in all lots being sold.”

Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe

Over the past 31 years, the Lyncastle Road auctioneer has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars.

Notable sales include a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB and 1968 Lotus 49B, as well as royal cars such as Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler and Princess Anne’s Bentley.