Harry Patterson's car collection to be auctioned off

Bidders will have a chance to own some automotive history this month as the contents of Harry Patterson’s Crazy Cars Museum goes on the auction block.

Harry Patterson's classic car collection will be on the auction block this month at the former Crazy Cars Museum in Wichita Falls.
Harry Patterson's classic car collection will be on the auction block this month at the former Crazy Cars Museum in Wichita Falls.

About 35 vehicles will be for sale, in addition to other items.

Gee Auction will handle the bidding beginning at the museum at 1602 Midwestern Parkway at 3:07 p.m. on June 24. Auctioneer Mickey Gee said everything in the building will be for sale.

This classic Ford Thunderbird will be one of 35 cars to be auctioned  this month at the site of Harry Patterson's former Crazy Cars museum.
This classic Ford Thunderbird will be one of 35 cars to be auctioned this month at the site of Harry Patterson's former Crazy Cars museum.

The collection was owned by the late Harry Patterson, owner of several car dealerships and a local philanthropist.

“Some are personal cars and some he bought and collected and had them re-done,” Gee said.

He said the museum closed about three months ago.

This stagecoach is among items to be auctioned this month at the late Harry Patterson's Crazy Cars Museum.
This stagecoach is among items to be auctioned this month at the late Harry Patterson's Crazy Cars Museum.

Gee said the auction is generating a lot of interest.

“We got lots of calls coming in from people all over the world,” he said. “Some of the cars are real rare and there just some real classy nice cars.”

In addition to cars, a wagon, gas pump, barber pole, motorcycle, fire engine, and several signs will be for sale.

An early day gasoline pump will be among items sold this month at Harry Patterson's Crazy Cars Museum.
An early day gasoline pump will be among items sold this month at Harry Patterson's Crazy Cars Museum.

Gee said it will be a no-reserve auction.

“Everything sells for what it brings,” he said.

Online proxy bids will also be open through the auction company’s website or Facebook page.

“While we’re selling live, they can be pushing a button on a computer bidding at the same time,” Gee said.

People can get an advanced look at the items 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 22 and June 23.

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