Williams Grove Auction

Auction time.

2009-02-09T07:39:46Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Auction time.

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 ...

2009-06-23T14:01:39Z

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 ...

David Norton and the boyz are ready for business to commence.

2009-06-23T13:58:45Z

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

Adam's all for clean.

2009-02-09T07:38:02Z

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

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.

2009-02-09T07:38:18Z

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.

It's a shrubbary.

2009-02-09T07:36:11Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
It's a shrubbary.

Ready for riders. Almost.

2009-06-23T14:11:52Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Ready for riders. Almost.

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.

2009-02-09T07:38:44Z

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.

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

2009-02-09T07:37:46Z

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.

Dante's Inferno was not included as part of the auction.

2009-06-23T14:02:09Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Dante's Inferno was not included as part of the auction.

Shroom.

2009-02-09T07:32:19Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Shroom.

Fried Shrooms.

2009-02-09T07:38:06Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Fried Shrooms.

German Kinder Karrousell

2009-02-09T07:39:33Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
German Kinder Karrousell

Teal Office. Member of PAPA.

2009-06-23T13:59:32Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Teal Office. Member of PAPA.

Hot funky slides.

2009-06-23T14:08:37Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Hot funky slides.

Mack Disco Star Matterhorn. A steal at $4,500.

2009-02-09T07:36:15Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Mack Disco Star Matterhorn. A steal at $4,500.

Meanwhile the Chopstix Otterbacher trailer went for nearly $20,000.

2009-06-23T13:59:44Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Meanwhile the Chopstix Otterbacher trailer went for nearly $20,000.

They sold the friggin' Lazer Church!

2009-06-23T14:00:28Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
They sold the friggin' Lazer Church!

Move on over to the Tilt.

2009-06-23T14:08:45Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Move on over to the Tilt.

Fast lips. Faster hands. $5,000.

2009-02-09T07:38:11Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Fast lips. Faster hands. $5,000.

Mangels Roto Whip. Went real low.

2009-02-09T07:39:08Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Mangels Roto Whip. Went real low.

Herschell Helicopter/Space Ship.

2009-02-09T07:33:20Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Herschell Helicopter/Space Ship.

An Acer from West Virginia picked up this engineering marvel for $3,500. Looked pretty proud about it too. Good for him.

2009-06-23T14:00:09Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
An Acer from West Virginia picked up this engineering marvel for $3,500. Looked pretty proud about it too. Good for him.

That's right. YOU want this Zamperla Convoy. $13,500.

2009-02-09T07:35:55Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
That's right. YOU want this Zamperla Convoy. $13,500.

The massive 5 sweep Eyerly Monster went for $4,000.

2009-02-09T07:32:20Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
The massive 5 sweep Eyerly Monster went for $4,000.

The Allotria Mack Funhouse went in the $4-$5,000 range.

2009-07-31T06:11:16Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
The Allotria Mack Funhouse went in the $4-$5,000 range.

Allotria.

2009-02-09T07:37:11Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Allotria.

Allotria.

2009-02-09T07:37:26Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Allotria.

Old ring arm mounting in the carousel pavilion.

2009-02-09T07:36:19Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Old ring arm mounting in the carousel pavilion.

Happiness is a carnival.

2009-02-09T07:37:56Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Happiness is a carnival.

The Mack Music Express came in high at nearly $50,000. The piece looks great, though- all lights burning.

2009-02-09T07:35:44Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
The Mack Music Express came in high at nearly $50,000. The piece looks great, though- all lights burning.

Colors have faded from Palisades.

2009-06-23T13:58:47Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Colors have faded from Palisades.

The German Swings were making a funny sound. That didn't stop the same guy who bought the carousel from shelling out $40,000.

2009-02-09T07:38:20Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
The German Swings were making a funny sound. That didn't stop the same guy who bought the carousel from shelling out $40,000.

Hey Yo.

2009-02-09T07:38:38Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Hey Yo.

Unique "lay down" trailer mounted Paratrooper variant (most T/M Paratroopers are fixed postion without hydraulic lift). $5,000.

2009-02-09T07:37:18Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Unique "lay down" trailer mounted Paratrooper variant (most T/M Paratroopers are fixed postion without hydraulic lift). $5,000.

Think they got in the $1,500-$2,000 for the germ crawl complex.

2009-02-09T07:36:52Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Think they got in the $1,500-$2,000 for the germ crawl complex.

Couldn't think of a better farewell ambassador for Williams Grove. RIP, WG. It was a fun ride.

2009-06-23T13:57:48Z

Mark Rosenzweig (whispers)
Couldn't think of a better farewell ambassador for Williams Grove. RIP, WG. It was a fun ride.