Billings Family Auctioned Antique Tractors and Arcade Games
A Billings family has downsized their extensive collection of antique tractors and vintage arcade games.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Collecting
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Rick and Marcie Limpp have auctioned off a significant portion of their antique tractor and arcade game collection. The Billings couple, who have spent years sourcing items from roadside sales, chose to auction the collection to share their finds with others.
Why it matters
The auction allows the family to clear space while ensuring that their unique, hard-to-find antique items end up in the hands of other collectors. This process balances personal downsizing with the preservation of specialized machinery and historical gaming technology.
The Limpp family auction featured a variety of antique tractors, tools, and vintage arcade games. While the bulk of the items were sold, the family retained select tractors and cars for their personal collection.
The players
Rick Limpp
He is a Billings resident who collected antique tractors and arcade games with his wife.
Marcie Limpp
She is a Billings resident who partnered with her husband to gather a vast collection of unique antiques.
The details
Rick and Marcie Limpp accumulated their collection by scouting for unique goods at roadside sales and responding to private listings from owners. The family opted to host this auction as a method of downsizing their current inventory.
Timeline
The family sold their original collection in 1998.
This news story was published on October 10, 2026.
Culture Shift
This auction follows the broader trend of private collectors liquidating extensive holdings as they enter new stages of life. Such events highlight a shift from lifetime accumulation toward the active management and curation of long-term heritage collections.
The auction provided local collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire rare machinery and vintage arcade units that were previously unavailable. The move helps residents interested in restoration and hobbyist equipment expand their own personal collections.
The takeaway
Downsizing an extensive collection can serve as a practical way to pass on historical artifacts to a new generation of hobbyists. Carefully selecting which items to retain allows collectors to keep their most cherished memories while clearing space for new life stages.
Further reading
For more on the local hobby scene, see Collecting.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Q2 News (KTVQ).
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