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#375736 Fri Dec 07 2012 11:57 AM
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Does anyone know the vintage of this sign? j

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Thoughts/Comments?? its top to bottom 2 foot, wide 3 foot, No markings


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forgot it is double sided

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Looks to be Post WWII into 50's.

Awesome graffix!


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THE AMERICAN GARAGE #375910 Fri Dec 07 2012 11:33 PM
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Yes its a 40's bus,but the question is it a Repro??

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repro, actually fantasy

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Ditto,

Here's a link to an original Ticket Office sign.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Greyhound-Li...-/251188239957?


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MADE IN INDIA? That could fool alot of people.


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A couple of repop's that were at Hershey this year.

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If you compare the original Ticket Office sign to the repro you can see the differences.


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Originally Posted By: 60wayne
A couple of repop's that were at Hershey this year.

The guy needs to pay for the Motor Home somehow!

Dave's Garage #376142 Sat Dec 08 2012 05:53 PM
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So what about the one in Amistadi's book?

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Good Catch Utahsignguy!

Ya, what about the one on bottom of Page 149?

Priced at $7000

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So really, is the one in Amistadi's book a fake? I vote real on this one. I can't be 100% sure without holding it in my hands, but it looks right to me.

Dave


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