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This is a SUNOCO KEEPS MOTORS vintage genuine porcelain sign and it is in excellent condition, with vibrant and rich colors just as it had when originally manufactured. STILL has a nice glossy shine as it is actual porcelain. A true collectible piece that displays beautifully. Minor chips in the outer field, as well as some moderate rusting around the mounting holes, as is to be expected from being displayed outside and hanging in the elements. Really, beautiful layers of porcelain. It is USED and was hanging being displayed outside. Feel free to zoom in and check out all of the photographs for you, they are the best description of the exact sign. MATERIAL: PORCELAIN ON SOLID METAL (real genuine steel, not fake reproduction tin junk, Magnet sticks firmly as verification). We try our best to use great lighting when taking our photos so that you will have a VERY accurate view of the exact item you will receive. We show all angles, front and back. So, please take the time to thoroughly look through all of the photos provided for you. Thanks for shopping with us here at vintage_porcelain_handcrafts. Please be sure to check out all of the other collectable pieces that we have available! We focus mainly on Gas & Oil, Motorcycle, Train, Food & Soda, and Farming signs, but occasionally come across some pretty unique stuff to offer you as well. Enjoy the journey and stay safe, friends!

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RARE May 2006 Check the Oil! ” Petroliana Magazine + Lion Gasoline 5 7/8″ Porcelain Sign – Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting Brothers! Hey fellow petroliana collectors! Up for grabs is a super clean, original May 2006 issue of Check the Oil! – the legendary publication dedicated to gas & oil memorabilia, vintage service stations, porcelain signs, globes, oil bottles, and automotive history. This isn’t just a magazine – it’s a time capsule packed with rare photos, in-depth articles, and vintage advertising that serious gas station collectors dream about. PLUS – I’m including a Lion Gasoline porcelain sign! Size: 5 7/8 tall. Material: Heavy porcelain enamel. Condition: Excellent – bright red background, bold black “LION” lettering, iconic roaring lion graphic. Perfect for display with your Sinclair, Texaco, or Mobil collection! This Lion Gasoline dino sign alone is a HUGE value – yours with this magazine! Magazine Highlights – Page-by-Page Breakdown. Cover – Sunoco Service Station Photo (1960s) Stunning full-color shot of a mid-century Sunoco station with vintage pumps, porcelain Sunoco signs, Coca-Cola machine, and classic cars at the pumps. Title in bold red script: Check the Oil! – May 2006. Perfect man cave or garage decor. The Stylistic Development of the American Gasoline Station – Part Five Deep dive into 1920s-1930s architectural evolution. Features Richfield Beacon stations, Gulf Mediterranean-style buildings, and Sinclair streamline designs. Rare photos of Richfield tower stations, campfire autocamps, and early roadside marketing. Must-have for architectural petroliana fans. Oil Bottles by Ron Throckmorton Close-up photos of Gibraltar Oil Concentrate, Paranay Motor Fuel, and Guyler Brand Petroleum in wooden 4-bottle carriers. Discusses pre-1940 glass bottles, painted labels, and collectible carriers. Includes Esso motor oil display and vintage Shell Oil bottles. The Whiting Brothers Courtesy Card Full-page story on the Whiting Brothers chain – independent gas stations across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Features 1950s Whiting Brothers map, red & yellow porcelain signs, and vintage road maps. Includes rare 1962 Whiting Brothers pump island photo. Standard Oil / Pennzoil / Aetna Road Maps Color spreads of 1962 Standard/Tempo fishing map, 1935 Pennzip/Aetna map, and Shell Oil promotional maps. Highlights advertising partnerships, vintage cartography, and regional oil company branding. Perfect for road map collectors. Atlantic porcelain letters Real petroliana marketplace snapshot from the golden era of collecting. 20th Annual International Petroliana Collectors’ Convention Flyer Full-color insert for the June 16-17, 2006 event in Columbus, Ohio. Includes convention schedule, map, and photos of past displays. Features Lion Gasoline porcelain sign just like the one included! Showcases Ford V8 porcelain, Thunderbird neon, Coca-Cola signs, and Cloud 9 Motel neon. Over 50 neon signs and 1,000 tin/porcelain pieces – a collector’s dream event. Save the 76 Ball! Campaign Emotional plea to save the Union 76 orange ball signs. Includes boycott list, petition info, and vintage 76 station photos. Features Los Angeles 76 ball, Conoco triangle, and Phillips 66 shield. Top o’ the Pump by Lonnie Hop Stunning globe collection display with 54+ rare globes. Sunray DX Includes Jim V’s globe wall and Vandenberg Bros. Condition: Magazine is complete, has some wear, no writing, water mark on backside and edge (seen from the backside). Stored flat in a smoke-free home. The Lion Gasoline porcelain sign has minor edge wear but no chips or cracks – displays beautifully. Why You Need This. One of the last great issues of Check the Oil! Before it went digital. Packed with rare brands : Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting, Lion, Standard, Pennzoil, Texaco, Mobil, Esso. Perfect reference for porcelain sign collectors, pump restorers, and gas station historians. Lion Gas & Motor Oil sign – not available anywhere else! This is a one-of-a-kind petroliana bundle – magazine + Lion Gasoline porcelain sign. Perfect for your collection, display, or gift to the ultimate gas & oil enthusiast. Grab it before it’s gone – these don’t come around often!

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The sign is 12″ x 12″ in diameter. Please see the pictures as they show exactly what you will receive and any imperfections. Please feel free to ask questions. Great for garage, man cave, game room, bar and many other uses. This vintage porcelain sign is a great addition to any collection. The sign features the brand name “SUNOCO Donald Duck” and has a colorful design. It is an original piece and perfect for those interested in gas and oil memorabilia. The sign is made in the United States and is a type of advertising for gas service stations.

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RARE May 2006 Check the Oil! ” Petroliana Magazine + Lion Gasoline 5 7/8″ Porcelain Sign – Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting Brothers! Hey fellow petroliana collectors! Up for grabs is a super clean, original May 2006 issue of Check the Oil! – the legendary publication dedicated to gas & oil memorabilia, vintage service stations, porcelain signs, globes, oil bottles, and automotive history. This isn’t just a magazine – it’s a time capsule packed with rare photos, in-depth articles, and vintage advertising that serious gas station collectors dream about. PLUS – I’m including a Lion Gasoline porcelain sign! Size: 5 7/8 tall. Material: Heavy porcelain enamel. Condition: Excellent – bright red background, bold black “LION” lettering, iconic roaring lion graphic. Perfect for display with your Sinclair, Texaco, or Mobil collection! This Lion Gasoline dino sign alone is a HUGE value – yours with this magazine! Magazine Highlights – Page-by-Page Breakdown. Cover – Sunoco Service Station Photo (1960s) Stunning full-color shot of a mid-century Sunoco station with vintage pumps, porcelain Sunoco signs, Coca-Cola machine, and classic cars at the pumps. Title in bold red script: Check the Oil! – May 2006. Perfect man cave or garage decor. The Stylistic Development of the American Gasoline Station – Part Five Deep dive into 1920s-1930s architectural evolution. Features Richfield Beacon stations, Gulf Mediterranean-style buildings, and Sinclair streamline designs. Rare photos of Richfield tower stations, campfire autocamps, and early roadside marketing. Must-have for architectural petroliana fans. Oil Bottles by Ron Throckmorton Close-up photos of Gibraltar Oil Concentrate, Paranay Motor Fuel, and Guyler Brand Petroleum in wooden 4-bottle carriers. Discusses pre-1940 glass bottles, painted labels, and collectible carriers. Includes Esso motor oil display and vintage Shell Oil bottles. The Whiting Brothers Courtesy Card Full-page story on the Whiting Brothers chain – independent gas stations across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Features 1950s Whiting Brothers map, red & yellow porcelain signs, and vintage road maps. Includes rare 1962 Whiting Brothers pump island photo. Standard Oil / Pennzoil / Aetna Road Maps Color spreads of 1962 Standard/Tempo fishing map, 1935 Pennzip/Aetna map, and Shell Oil promotional maps. Highlights advertising partnerships, vintage cartography, and regional oil company branding. Perfect for road map collectors. Atlantic porcelain letters Real petroliana marketplace snapshot from the golden era of collecting. 20th Annual International Petroliana Collectors’ Convention Flyer Full-color insert for the June 16-17, 2006 event in Columbus, Ohio. Includes convention schedule, map, and photos of past displays. Features Lion Gasoline porcelain sign just like the one included! Showcases Ford V8 porcelain, Thunderbird neon, Coca-Cola signs, and Cloud 9 Motel neon. Over 50 neon signs and 1,000 tin/porcelain pieces – a collector’s dream event. Save the 76 Ball! Campaign Emotional plea to save the Union 76 orange ball signs. Includes boycott list, petition info, and vintage 76 station photos. Features Los Angeles 76 ball, Conoco triangle, and Phillips 66 shield. Top o’ the Pump by Lonnie Hop Stunning globe collection display with 54+ rare globes. Sunray DX Includes Jim V’s globe wall and Vandenberg Bros. Condition: Magazine is complete, has some wear, no writing, water mark on backside and edge (seen from the backside). Stored flat in a smoke-free home. The Lion Gasoline porcelain sign has minor edge wear but no chips or cracks – displays beautifully. Why You Need This. One of the last great issues of Check the Oil! Before it went digital. Packed with rare brands : Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting, Lion, Standard, Pennzoil, Texaco, Mobil, Esso. Perfect reference for porcelain sign collectors, pump restorers, and gas station historians. Lion Gas & Motor Oil sign – not available anywhere else! This is a one-of-a-kind petroliana bundle – magazine + Lion Gasoline porcelain sign. Perfect for your collection, display, or gift to the ultimate gas & oil enthusiast. Grab it before it’s gone – these don’t come around often!

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The product is a vintage 12″×5″ porcelain sign from Sunoco, a well-known gas and oil company. Featuring a multi-color design, this original advertising sign is a collectible piece with a theme centered around gas and oil. Made in the United States, this sign is a great addition to any collection of vintage gas and oil memorabilia, showcasing the brand’s history and legacy in the industry.

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For your consideration is a fine example of a Sunoco Motor Oil Porcelain Sign in Great Condition! This noteworthy sign is revered by collectors of all types, when it comes to gas, oil, and automotive advertising. This sign measures 11.75 in diameter. This is truly an amazing sign to add to your collection, the sign displays really well, and adds a lot of charm to any environment it’s used in! I’m parting with my vast collection of signs right now, including “pump plates”, “service station signs”, “lubester signs”, “automotive dealer signs”, and “aviation sign” so check out some of my other auctions for more great deals. If you’ve any questions please feel free to ask.

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The Vintage Sunoco Metal License Plate Topper Gas Oil Sign Accessory is a unique and nostalgic piece of advertising memorabilia. Made by Sunoco, this original sign features a multi-color design that reflects the theme of gas and oil. Manufactured in the United States, this accessory adds a touch of retro charm to any vintage collection or as a decorative piece for a gas & oil enthusiast.

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For your consideration is a fine example of a Sunoco Motor Oil Porcelain Sign in Great Condition! This noteworthy sign is revered by collectors of all types, when it comes to gas, oil, and automotive advertising. This sign measures 11.75 in diameter. This is truly an amazing sign to add to your collection, the sign displays really well, and adds a lot of charm to any environment it’s used in! I’m parting with my vast collection of signs right now, including “pump plates”, “service station signs”, “lubester signs”, “automotive dealer signs”, and “aviation sign” so check out some of my other auctions for more great deals. If you’ve any questions please feel free to ask.

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This Sunoco diamond vintage porcelain advertising sign is in very nice condition. Shows excellent color and gloss with minor chips in the outer field, as well as some moderate mounting hole and outer edge chips. Really, beautiful layers of porcelain on this one. It is USED and was hanging displayed outside. So please expect to see some rust around the mounting holes and edges. Despite this, the colors are still strong and it looks great! Feel free to zoom in and check out all of the photographs for you, they are the best description of the exact sign. This is ready to mount and display, It could use a good wipe down with a damp cloth. WEIGHTS: Approximately 3 pounds. MATERIAL: PORCELAIN ON SOLID METAL (real steel, not tin, Magnet sticks firmly). Please use all 20+ pics for your most accurate description of the exact item you will receive. We try our best to use great lighting when taking our photos so that you will have a VERY accurate view of the exact item you will receive. We show all angles, front and back. So, please take the time to thoroughly look through all of the photos provided for you so that you can make your best decision! THANKS FOR SHOPPING WITH US! Thanks for shopping with us here at Classic Gas and Oil Signs. Please be sure to check out all of the other collectable pieces that we have available! We focus mainly on Gas & Oil, Motorcycle, Train, Food & Soda, and Farming signs, but occasionally come across some pretty unique stuff to offer you as well. Enjoy the journey and stay safe, friends!

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For your consideration is a fine example of a. Porcelain Sign in Great Condition! This noteworthy sign is revered by collectors of all types, when it comes to gas, oil, and automotive advertising. This sign measures 11.75 in diameter. This is truly an amazing sign to add to your collection, the sign displays really well, and adds a lot of charm to any environment it’s used in! I’m parting with my vast collection of signs right now, including “pump plates”, “service station signs”, “lubester signs”, “automotive dealer signs”, and “aviation sign” so check out some of my other auctions for more great deals. If you’ve any questions please feel free to ask.

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