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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



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Neat-o!

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Great sign!


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Very nice!!!


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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!


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Now find the Race Car Graphic Sign!
Great sign

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Great find...rarity definitely offsets condition.


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Originally Posted By: Dave's Garage
Great find...rarity definitely offsets condition.


agree.. cool


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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!


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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.


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remarkable condition after all it's been through. Nice one.

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Very cool!


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