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Sat Apr 18 2015 05:48 PM
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I am having trouble determining this Continental lighted sign as a "Lincoln-Continental" or something else "Continental" (e.g.: Continental Airlines?). Anyone know? It is very unique. The "Continental" is all glass, not plastic and all the letters are embossed. I have never seen anything quite like it. There is no indication of a manufacturer on the back but the can is old. Any insight from the collectors would be appreciated.
Last edited by Ford V8; Sat Apr 18 2015 05:48 PM.
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LOOKING-4:WELDING SIGNS,Charter/Finance/PulOil/Trulite/TruTest-Oils,True's gas CORALINE/RAINBOW, Gardner 70 items of Yakima wa., Wa/Or/Id Chief items
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Yep, Dave's right... Continental tires.
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Can you elaborate? What makes it the Continental Tire sign? I never saw one of these in embossed glass ever before? What's the approx. age? Thanks.
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Can you elaborate? What makes it the Continental Tire sign? I never saw one of these in embossed glass ever before? What's the approx. age? Thanks. The font and colors match their logo. I don't know a age but would guess the 1960s?? Cool sign and good luck!
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Is that their old logo? Every logo I see for continental tire has a C that wraps around the O. There also Contintal batteries and seals but they don't match.
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Hey Steve. If not tires, the sign could possibly be from Continental Motors. They supplied engines for many Independent auto makers, tractors, stationary engines, etc.
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You might be on to something Daryl.
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