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Can anybody tell me what year this sign is? We can't find anything on it. We have seen the green ones. This is a 30",2 sided porcelain sign. Any help would be appreciated
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Hello,hi speed signs from our area are not often seen , especially the ethyl sign, I collect ethyl signs and have never seen one !! Awesome sign
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Thank you, we have had it for 28 some years and i cannot find one like it on the internet. We don't know what year it is or anything about it. Thank you for responding
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It's from the 1930's ,awesome sign condition not the best but a Rare sign in any condition in my mind .
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thank you. Both sides are the same condition. At least we know what year it is
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Hi Speed Ethyl was introduced in November 1930. The sign dates from that introduction. These are extremely rare. I have been gathering photos for an eventual sign book, and the only examples I have been able to find are in old photos. Great piece.
Wayne Henderson Petroleum Collectibles Monthly Kernersville, NC
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Thank you for the information. I would love to have all the history i can get on it.
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According to Wayne Henderson and Scott Benjamin's Guide to Gasoline Logos, Hickock Oil (Toledo OH) marketed gasoline under the HI-SPEED brand name. Hickock operated HI-SPEED stations in Michigan and Ohio. After Pure completed the purchase of Hickock in 1951 the stations were rebranded as Pure.
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I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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Thank you for the information on it. I wish i could find pictures on the internet of this sign. So far nothing
Last edited by don67; Mon Jan 09 2017 08:41 AM.
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Regards, Jim
I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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Thank you for the link. The guy has everything on Hi Speed. I still did not see mine. It is out there somewhere.
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Don, Since you live in Ohio you might check with any local historical societies to see if they might have pictures of old service stations to try to find a picture of your sign that way. You could also check with the library to see if any books exist pertaining to local history. Best of luck in your search!
Regards, Jim
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Thank you so much for your help. Those are things i can look into.Appreciate it
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