Super 1906 Indian Camelback Motorized Bicycle To Sell Oct. 4
September 25, 2026
A 1906 Indian Camelback motorized bicycle built by The Hendee Manufacturing Company (later The Indian Motocycle Company, with no R in motocycle), a ca. 1930s Sinclair Aircraft double-sided porcelain sign with iconic airplane graphics, and a 1932 Cadillac 355-B seven-passenger Imperial limousine registered to notorious gangster Al Capone share top billing in Morphys Sunday, Oct. 4, Automobilia, Petroliana and Advertising auction. The auction is packed with more than 650 lots of motoring-related signage, service station items and vehicles certain to please collectors at every price point. The event will be held live at Morphys Pennsylvania gallery, with all forms of remote bidding available, including live via the internet through Morphy Live. Motorcycles like the 1906 Indian Camelback do not come around very often, and the one in Morphys auction is a true survivor. The classic two-wheel bike retains its factory paint job in Springfield Blue, while the 311-cubic-inch, 2.25-hp air-cooled single-cylinder motor with a production number of 2877 is untouched, with all major components intact. The motor turns over with good compression, the wheels spin freely, and the brakes work. The round, ca. 1930s Sinclair Aircraft double-sided porcelain sign, 47.75 inches in diameter, is a clean and glossy example of an iconic piece of advertising. It features the iconic airplane graphic on each side against a red background and has only minimal chips and scratches. Graded in 9.0+ condition, the sign displays a rich gloss, with great shelving between the colors, and is one of the finest examples Morphy has ever offered. The impressive 1932 Cadillac 355-B seven-passenger Imperial limousine with body by Fisher is finished in cream with burgundy fenders and accents. An extensive binder documents nearly $95,000 in mechanical restoration, refurbishment and detailing performed by Classic & Exotic Service in 2011 and 2012. It will also convey to its new owner with paperwork documenting its unique provenance. A notarized New York Certificate of Sale identifies notorious Prohibition-era gangster Alphonse Al Capone as its original purchaser/owner. Rochelle Cadillac Co of New Rochelle, N.Y., is shown as the seller. An incredible example of a single-sided porcelain neon sign for Chevrolet Super Service, in original condition free of any touch-up or repair of any kind, is graded 9.5+ for condition. The sign illuminates in original neon green and blue and has all of its original glass and hardware. Also, it is mounted on a newly-made custom metal can in flawless condition, ready for display. A globe lens with special appeal to collectors is the ca. 1930s single 15-inch lens from Mohawk Gasoline (Mohawk Petroleum Corp, San Francisco, Calif.). The globe lens shows brilliant color and gloss throughout and has an excellent Native American graphic at the center. Minimal areas of light surface scratching are its only blemishes. This is the rare red variation and is graded 9.0+ excellent. A scarce one-quart can of Husky Heavy Duty Motor Oil (Husky Oil Company, Cody, Wyo.) is 5.5 inches tall and graded 8.9+. The can shows outstanding color and gloss throughout each side, with multiple graphics in excellent condition. The lettering on each side is also in excellent condition. Minor paint rubs at the rims do not extend into the lettering or graphic. Collectors would be hard-pressed to find another example in such a high grade. An extremely rare ca. 1910s Zerolene Motor Oils (Modern Crankcase Cleaning Service) double-sided porcelain flange sign from Standard Oil Company of California exhibits bright color and gloss on each side, with mint-condition graphics for both Zerolene and Calol, each showing a different bear graphic. This type of early Standard advertising sign is seldom offered for sale in the public marketplace and is graded 8.25+. The Automobilia & Petroliana auction will be held live at Morphys gallery, 2000 North Reading Road, Denver, Pa., starting at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. All forms of bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone and live via the internet through Morphy Live. For questions pertaining to any item in the auction, call 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. All images courtesy of Morphy Auctions.

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