While at least one person was overhead calling Williams Grove's Cyclone "termites holding hands", there is no doubt this unique ride will be sorely missed.

September 18, 2007 marked the unofficial end to Williams Grove Amusement Park in Mechanicsburg, PA. Norton Auctioneers (http://www.nortonauctioneers.com) were on hand to sell the park's remaining rides and attractions to the highest bidders. Not included in the auction were the wood coaster, pretzel dark ride, or in house waterslides. Anyway, pictures will tell most of the story....

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Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > Auction time.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > Like many of the European spectaculars at Williams Grove, the Grand Prix Bumper Cars operated at several different locations before retiring at Williams Grove. The huge building and all of its contents went for a whopping $2,000.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > David Norton and the boyz are ready for business to commence.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > Adam's all for clean.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > While at least one person was overhead calling Williams Grove's Cyclone "termites holding hands", there is no doubt this unique ride will be sorely missed.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > It's a shrubbary.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > Ready for riders. Almost.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > Dentzel frame; Platform populated with Dentzel figures and lots of 1/2 and 1/2 wood/aluminum fillers. Either way, the 100 year old ride sold for $50,000.

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers) > The park's Herschell Twister is (I believe) the last of its kind in the world. It sold for approx $4,500.

While at least one person was overhead calling Williams Grove's Cyclone "termites holding hands", there is no doubt this unique ride will be sorely missed.