Iconic Rockford Area Restaurant Auctioning Off Vintage Memorabilia

The iconic Sam's Drive-In in Byron closed last year and was sold this year.

Now, there's an auction featuring just about everything that isn't nailed down.

Even then, with a good hammer, those are probably getting put up for auction too.

Auction Details: Hundreds of Lots Available

Listed by the Irene Auction Company, 431 different lots are being put up for sale.

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The auction is live now, and there are plenty of things for purchase like:

• Kitchen Equipment: Ketchup dispensers, cereal and candy dispensers, taco stands, pans, storage containers, drink mixers, food baskets, a dishwashing station, and stainless steel tables.
• Drive-In Supplies: Cone holders, deep fryers, coffee stations, sinks, refrigerators, salad spinners, and a soft pretzel machine.
• Other Essentials: Tons of paper products, cleaning products, shelving, signage, and even picnic tables.

Unique Collectibles for Antique Enthusiasts

If you're an antique collector, three rare items caught my eye that I thought were super cool.

• The Sam's Drive-In order speakers: This is a classic drive-in item. When I think of a drive-in restaurant, the speaker menu combo is the first thing that comes to mind.

• The Neon Root Beer sign: If you went to Sam's, you knew they had some darn good root beer, so it would be neat to own a sign to hang if you had a great spot in mind.

• The Sam's Drive-In Car: This iconic image was one of the first things I noticed at the restaurant. It's the item with the most bids and is going for the most money. It would be an excellent addition to anyone who collects old-school drive-in restaurant stuff.

How to Bid and Auction Deadline

The auction ends soon, on November 19. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Sam's Drive-In history.

Register on the Irene Auction Company's website if you are interested in bidding.

Once registered, you can place bids on the items you want.

If you are the highest bidder when the auction ends on November 19, you will win the item. Good luck.