AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe's Iowa antique store has a wide array of antiques, including pricier items for the wealthy collector. Mike , 60, owns two Antique Archaeology locations, one in Nashville, Tennessee , and another in his hometown of Le Claire, Iowa . From a $2,000 model boat to a nearly $3,000 vintage cooler, The U.
S. Sun can exclusively reveal deep-pocketed customers passing through Le Claire will have a large selection of curated antiques to "pick" from. Located on Davenport Street, just a stone's throw away from the Mississippi River, the all-brick exterior of the Antique Archaeology Iowa store houses thousands of antiques - in addition to American Pickers merch.
Some of the more expensive items available include a $4,000 vintage Heath aircraft engine, a $2,300 US flag carnival boat, and a $2,700 Dr. Pepper cooler. The motor, while having some rust, appeared to be in tip-top shape with the patina expected from such an old, all-metal piece.
The model boat appeared nearly brand new with its metal body and light blue paint appearing almost fresh as it didn't when it sat on store shelves. The beverage cooler, while showing some light wear, has retained its original mint green color. The "Drink Dr.
Pepper" label is fully intact with its lettering and slogan, "Good For Life," appearing to be printed over a brick background. It even comes with a Dr. Pepper bottle opener attached to the outside.
Another pricey item is the Cerasoli's Pilot Television sign which will s.