50s Auto City Motors Advertising Jumbo Matchbooks
Updated September 4, 2026
| Lot number | 137 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 120.00 USD |
| Auction | Chicagoland Antiques, Jewelry & Collectibles Auction 09/15 |
| Date | September 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Collection of 31 bold and colorful oversized advertising matchbooks from Auto City Motors, each measuring approximately 4 1/4" x 3 1/4". Featuring the striking red and yellow "No Money Down!" campaign with additional slogans like "5 Day Driving Trial" and "On Pre-War Through '53 Model Cars," these promotional pieces advertise the dealership's location at 7180 Page at Pennsylvania. All matchbooks are unused, retaining their full sets of matches and interior printed promotional messages. A vibrant and eye-catching mid-century display group for collectors of vintage advertising, automobilia, or matchbook ephemera. Auction Information
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