Bruce weiner microcar museum the museum finder, guide, ra. The museum supports itself through ticket sales, membership, fundraisers, and donations. Come visit the midwest microcar museum located west of madison in mazomanie, wisconsin. But with museums devoted solely to microcars, 6 7 numerous published encyclopaedias of microcars 8 9 and microcar enthusiast clubs worldwide, this list is an attempt to collate as many of these vehicles as possible into a common grouping. Bruce weiner micro car museum in madison, georgia county office. Come back on thursday, friday and saturday february 1416 for a live blog from the event and experience it as it happens starting at 10am est each day. Bruce weiner microcar museum liquidation bring a trailer. See more ideas about small cars, microcar and vehicles. Video of driving kr200 on open road showing actual steering movements through bends and several road junctions.
The bruce weiner microcar museum inc bruce weiner microcar museum. Microcars from georgia museum going on the auction block. Live coverage of the rm auction of the bruce weiner microcar museum will be available right here. The museum was created by bruce weiner, an executive of dubble bubble, who collected microcars as a hobby. Wikimedia commons has media related to messerschmitt kr200. Microcars worth big bucks at museum auction more cnnmoney. Rm auctions bruce weiner microcar museum gallery 1 of 4 featuring rm auctions sale at the bruce weiner microcar museum. Feb 06, 20 over the past 22 years, bruce weiner has amassed the worlds largest collection of the worlds smallest cars. Including its history, the bruce weiner microcar museum, the hard labor creek state park. Just pictures from the bruce weiner microcar museum. Welcome to auction day 1 live blog of the rm auction of the bruce weiner microcar museum in madison ga this blog section will contain only the first lots of memorabilia from the morning of day 1 they are not always in running order, but that is because they were posted in groups with the later lots appearing at the top. Museum information the bruce weiner microcar museum. The museum was created by bruce weiner, an executive of dubble bubble, who collected microcars as a hobby the entire collection was auctioned off february 1516, 20. The bruce weiner microcar museum is the largest collection of microcars in the world, the collection can be viewed online or in madison georgia, usa.
The bruce weiner microcar museum collection is being put up for auction by rm auctions with a sale date of february 15 and 16. Weiner, former chief of the company that made dubble bubble gum. The bruce weiner microcar museum is a museum in madison, georgia, united states that holds the largest single collection of microcars in the world. Bruce wiener microcar museum 2950 eatonton rd madison ga 30650. The bruce weiner microcar museum is closing frisat are the last days 012220 03.
The bruce weiner microcar museum is contracting with rm auctions to liquidate its inventory, with just under 200 microcars to be auctioned off without reserve over two days. The little cars that moved europe the new york times. Jun 11, 20 the bruce weiner microcar auction is already in the record books for obtaining some of the highest prices ever for the small stuff. Bruce wiener microcar museum 2950 eatonton rd madison, ga. Over the past 22 years, bruce weiner has amassed the worlds largest collection of the worlds smallest cars. The city also hosts the bruce weiner microcar museum inc. This 1958 maico 500 chassis 808457 belongs to noted microcar collector and museum operator bruce weiner, and though hard info on this particular cars condition is short we have read that bruce likes to drive his cars. If you love small, micro bubble cars, this is a destination. Jan 30, 20 1961 isetta 300 pickup factorybuilt lot 244 this is probably the unofficial grandaddy of crossover as it was a microcar that was both a passenger car and an utility vehicle.
This archived website of the now closed bruce weiner microcar museum in madison, georgia, showcases the cars once in their collection. Feb, 20 they are the collection of the bruce weiner microcar museum, which also includes vending machines, signs and toys. In their heyday, from 1945 to roughly 1962, microcars were. It was a privilege to be even a peripheral part of it and to witness the joy of the successful bidders. Before we left, mario handed us a stack of recent rm publications. The companys registered agent is bruce weiner, 6780 roswell road, suite c200, fulton, sandy springs, ga, 30328, usa the companys cfo is bruce weiner, 6780 roswell. The bruce weiner collection auction will be held in situ at the bruce weiner microcar museum, february 1516, 20 in madison, georgia. Our goal is to educate future generations about the historical importance that microcars played throughout the world in the evolution of personal transportation. Bruce weiners microcar museum in madison, georgia is said to be the largest collection of little cars in the world, and theyre all rolling over the rm auctions block february 1516, 20. Complete auction coverage along with results as they happen, in real time.
In this quaint, yet historical and eclectic building you will find a rotating collection of some of the most bizarre and unique vehicles including microcars, bikes, mopeds, and more. Tiny guys a 1964 peel p50 at the bruce weiner microcar museum. A true labor of love carefully amassed over more than 15 years. Rm auctions bruce weiner microcar museum gallery 2 of 4 featuring rm auctions sale at the bruce weiner microcar. This organization has not provided guidestar with a mission statement. Great collection of cars from around the world, in a great place full of history. Including its history, the bruce weiner microcar museum, the hard labor creek state park, and more sharmen, fran on.
The bruce weiner microcar museum microcars, bmw isetta. The bruce weiner micro car museum madison, georgia. This blog section will contain only the first lots of memorabilia from the morning of day 1 they are not always in running order, but that is because they were posted in groups with the later lots appearing at the top. The owner sold off his worldclass collection of rare microcars that seat one or two passengers, so dont get excited. From the bruce weiner micro car museum being liquidated on february 4th at 12 noon est the auction will take place online at liveauctioneers under twine services and in person at 2080 faulkner road atlanta ga 30342. Bruce weiner is selling the contents of his georgia microcar museum in one huge auction.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The entire collection was auctioned off february 1516, 20. Entire inventory of microcar museum to be auctioned autoblog. Bruce weiner micro car museum, located in madison, ga, promotes research and public education through its museum collection. Mar 01, 20 rm auctions bruce weiner microcar collection auction was the latter. Everyone who collects microcars knows bruce s collection. This car is in good running condition, but could use a repaint. The collection, housed in madison, georgia, includes many generations and badges of microcars. The bruce weiner microcar museum auction own thrillist nation.
Along with the car collection, the museum is also auctioning memorabilia such as neon and tin signs, model cars, pedal cars, and vintage vending machines. Midwest microcar museum museum mazomanie, wisconsin. Welcome to auction day 1 live blog of the rm auction of the bruce weiner microcar museum in madison ga. Rm auctions bruce weiner microcar museum auction report. Bruce weiner s microcar museum in madison, georgia is said to be the largest collection of little cars in the world, and theyre all rolling over the rm auctions block february 1516, 20. Somewhat large, powerful and upscale by by microcar standards, the car runs a 452cc vertical twin good for 18hp. The museum collection is primarily focused on microcars from the late 1940s to pre1964 range with. Rm auctions bruce weiner microcar collection auction was the latter. The bruce weiner microcar museum microcars, bmw isetta, messerschmitt, messerschmidt, kr200, micro cars. The registered agent on file for this company is bruce weiner and is located at 6780 roswell road suite c200, sandy springs, ga 30328. The bruce weiner micro car museum madison, georgia museum. The museum collection is primarily focused on microcars in the late 1940s pre1964 range with engine sizes of 700cc or less many are 250cc and 50cc and 2 doors or less. The sale will be held friday and saturday in madison, ga.
Recently rm auctions sold the entire collection from the bruce weiner microcar museum auction in madison, georgia. Bruce weiner microcar museum inc guidestar profile. Bruce weiners microcar museum closed, madison, georgia. Midwest microcar museum 103 crescent st, mazomanie, wisconsin 53560 rated 4. Rm auctions bruce weiner microcar museum these tiny cars brought big money. They are the collection of the bruce weiner microcar museum, which also includes vending machines, signs and toys. Jan 29, 20 bruce weiner is selling the contents of his georgia microcar museum in one huge auction. The bruce weiner microcar auction is already in the record books for obtaining some of the highest prices ever for the small stuff. Microcar is a subjective common noun, so no list will ever be definitive. Sep 17, 2010 just pictures from the bruce weiner microcar museum. The bruce weiner micro car museum, madison, georgia.
See more ideas about microcar, small cars and classic cars. The companys filing status is listed as activecompliance and its file number is 0117396. The bruce weiner microcar museum was a museum in madison, georgia, united states that held a large collection of microcars. Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs. The bruce weiner micro car museum is a place where all of the smallest cars are, if the car was built to be small. Bruce weiner microcar museum auction autotrader classics. The bruce weiner microcar museum auction own thrillist. Our editor brian medford was there to cover the action. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The car, which has no reverse gear, has a handle in the rear so the car can be lifted and turned. Feb 19, 20 recently rm auctions sold the entire collection from the bruce weiner microcar museum auction in madison, georgia. Mini cars attract mega interest at rms recordsetting. Next friday, hes auctioning off almost every single one of them.
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