A Legacy on Four Wheels: The JB Hodgdon Estate Collector Car Auction
Mayo Auction & Realty is honored to present one of the most significant private collections to come to market—more than 80 vintage automobiles from the estate of John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon, longtime President and Chairman of the iconic Hodgdon Powder Company. Admired nationwide in the shooting sports community, JB was a charismatic leader, a visionary businessman, and the friendly face of a brand known for innovation, integrity, and tradition. His life’s work helped shape Hodgdon Powder into one of the most respected names in the industry, earning him induction into the NSSF Hall of Fame and the NRA’s Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award.
Beyond his professional legacy, JB was a lifelong classic car enthusiast whose passion for craftsmanship and history drove him to curate an extraordinary collection spanning the 1920s through the 1950s. From rare woodies and elegant convertibles to iconic American marques—including Ford, Cadillac, Chrysler, Lincoln, Kaiser, Mercury, and more—each vehicle reflects his eye for timeless design and his love of the hunt. This collection captures the golden age of American automobiles and offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire well-preserved examples from a man who valued authenticity, storytelling, and the joy of discovery.
Whether you're a serious collector, a restoration specialist, or someone who admired JB’s impact on the shooting sports industry, this auction invites you to help carry forward the legacy of a true American original by becoming the next steward of these remarkable automobiles.
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JB’s collection represents a lifetime of passion, exploration, and appreciation for America’s automotive heritage. Register now and be among the first to see the entire lineup as this historic auction is prepared for its debut.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Mayo Auction & Realty shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
BUYERS PREMIUM: A 10% buyer's premium will be added to each purchase. If you bid $100.00 at check out you will be charged $110.00.
PAYMENT: Accepted forms of payment include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, local check (under $500) & cash. Vehicle assets must be paid using cash, certified check, or wire transfer (Credit Cards are not an acceptable payment method for vehicles). Payment must be made prior to picking any items up.
STAGGERED/GROUP/DYNAMIC CLOSING: The auction will begin closing at 7:07 PM on TBA. The closing time of a lot or group of lots will be automatically extended an additional 3 minutes whenever a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of the lot's closing time and will continue to do so until the timer runs out.
We utilize scheduled load-out by appointment. We will send out an email to all winning bidders with a link to sign up for an appointment after the auction.
LOAD OUT: LOCAL PICKUP ONLY Winning Bidders may pick their items up at TBA by appointment only during the published load-out times. Load Out will be held TBA by scheduled appointment for all other winners only see calendar after auction for appointment times. Any items left after the specified load-out date will be considered forfeited. We will not be offering any additional load-out dates or times. It will be the buyer's responsibility to dismantle & disconnect any and all equipment. Please bring your own packing materials, labor, tools & moving equipment.
CAUTION: For demonstration purposes, various equipment may be joined. Do not assume a lot consists of more than one item simply because they are connected or pictured together. Please inspect the lot numbers and read the descriptions.
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Warranty and Condition of Items Sold: All items are sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS', with NO WARRANTY expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine the condition of the items and bid accordingly. Descriptions are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. When you are not certain of the condition or use of an item please bid accordingly. Titles will be delivered within 30 days.
The auctioneer reserves the right to add or remove items from the auction; split or combine lots; add minimum bids or reserve prices; cancel, suspend, extend or reschedule an individual item or auction event. The auctioneer reserves the right to make changes to the auction closing times or inspection or removal times.