Sinclair Sign Sells at Top Spot

Service station signs are made to capture your attention, whether you see them along the side of a road or at an auction. This unusual Sinclair sign did just that, becoming the top seller at Morphy Auctions on July 19. Sinclair’s most famous advertising icon may be Dino, the Apatosaurus who appeared on oil and […]

Having A Gas with Signs

At one time, there were 170 car manufactures in the United States. The number of companies it took to keep the vehicles fueled up and on the road numbered into the thousands. They included products for gasoline, oil, and tires. All these, and many more, were advertised on signs. Fortuitously, the arrival of the gas-powered […]

Auto Hood Ornaments Add Flair 

Car hood ornaments, also called “motoring mascots,” are ornaments that were popular on automobiles in the early 20th century in Europe and the U.S. Some came with the car to show the maker and some could be added to represent a country or organization. They are small—2 inches to 7 1/2 inches—the larger mascots can […]