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I just bought this sign. After talking to a few people and sinclair collectors, I think there is ONLY a few of these known to exist! So I'd say this qualifies as RARE! What an amazing sign with Killer Graphics marked veribrite! Here it is beside a tombstone for size comparison... Its a little rough with a bullet hole in center BUT I am totally happy with it! It was used as a septic tank cover for 75 years!!!!! After a life of defocation I figure it's Time for this signs 15 minutes of Fame!!!! LOL
Tom 219-778-3155 signchaser@comcast.net Looking for early wolfshead signs and hoosier pete signs or globes
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Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Way to go Tommy! You certainly have a "RARE BIRD" there! I don't believe there are many of those that survived. If there are more than 3 or 4 out there, they are well hidden! Congratulations on finding a really rare one!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Now find the Race Car Graphic Sign! Great sign
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Great find...rarity definitely offsets condition.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Great find...rarity definitely offsets condition. agree..
RANDY
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Love the sinclair stripe signs and oils signs. . Killer sign !
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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Great sign Tom. If you were a dog, you would be a blood hound, always on the hunt!
US Air Force Retired, 1981-2007
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Really a nice find Tom. Its really not too rough.
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Thanks guys! There is actually an Aircraft version also! Off to look for it......LOL
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Great find Tom, as usual.
Have gas all the time
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remarkable condition after all it's been through. Nice one.
_________________ Kurt
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Braden Splichal
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