old signs

[cscarlson]

A buddy of mine is looking for some of the old mechanic signs,,, like texaco and the oil sins,,,etc,,,, anyone have any they would sell or where would i go to get these?

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

eBay

 

[JonM]

You can keep an eye on ebay...type in "garage"

http://pages.ebay.com/catindex/collectibles.html

or go here ...this hobby can get expencive

http://www.oldgas.com/search/Vendors_Vintage_Signs_Cans.html

 

[DkBG]

I've seen them in antique stores too . Cliff

 

[aligator]

New "Old" signs are in the Mid america catalog, signs @12.99 and thermometer (oil co.) are19.99.

 

[cscarlson]

My buddy doesn't want reproduction signs , he wants the original old ones.. thanks for the effort and response....

 

[Nut]

Carl,

I have a lady friend that is into vintage tin and ceramic signs, as well as tin containers of all types. Antique stores, flea markets, ...etc and of course eBay. Sometimes you can actually con a real station owner into parting with one. The original vintage signs will carry a sizeable premium, especially signs dealing with petrolium products, gas stations, ...etc. The same with vintage tin cans. The gas product stuff is highly collectible now. Be patient, there are still good pieces available, but beware of the repro's. If the signs look too good, they're usually fakes. Most of these types of signs rarely are in mint condition since they were almost always outdoors and should show weathering.

Good luck in your search. Just this holiday I found her a Sunoco Bicycle tire patch kit tin container in "good" condition and paid through the nose for it. But if vintage is what you want, pay you usually will.

Regards.............. Bob

 

[Trixie]

Try www.shopdrivingambition.com

type in corvette and get 29 matches. Most tin signs for $10/ea, including 50th Anniversary signs.