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Waited a long time for this one to come around. Barq's is my primary collection.
Collecting the Mississippi companies:
Billups, Southland, Rose Oil,Crystal Oil, Barq's
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Wow this is a tough choice; here are some of my favorites! United Motors and Marathon are both in original rings /hangers; Globe a little rough but love the different modes of transportation on the perimeter. Repairing a Neon Dealership sign that will take the top spot, but not finished yet so it will stay in the shadows. :-)
Buying: Polarine / Red Crown Gasoline Globes and Signs, Early Chevrolet & United Motors Signs, and 1910's through 1940's Gas & Oil Signs.
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Great signs so far everyone! Here is mine, I love the colors and graphics!
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My two or three. I haven' t got many but I do love the early tin tacker advertising signs that I do have. They are true survivors. All probably 1920's in date. Sorry about the wavy lines in the Buffalo signs due to the wavy show case glass. The background colour is actually a solid yellow. Cheers, Don.
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Some new old stock never hung. Never in the sun. These are mint.
Always looking for grizzly gasoline stuff, or any Montana gas and oil stuff.
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Without a doubt, Tin Tacker Kokomo Tires and Tubes Service Station Sign. My great grandfather worked there in the 1920's. I have a picture of him working in the factory as well. 
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My two or three. I haven' t got many but I do love the early tin tacker advertising signs that I do have. They are true survivors. All probably 1920's in date. Sorry about the wavy lines in the Buffalo signs due to the wavy show case glass. The background colour is actually a solid yellow. Cheers, Don. Don did you ever see the Hercules flange ??
Follow the Red Indian Trail
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My favourite. Early wood sign that I researched and turned up a picture and the signs history.
Daryl
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My favourite. Early wood sign that I researched and turned up a picture and the signs history. That is what it's all about!! That is awesome how you can connect the sign to it's history!! BTW, so many incredible pieces!!! Wow!!!
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Steve Coppens
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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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 Wow ! after looking at this post I have about 15 or 20 new favorites ! lol ! I assume it's a favorite sign that you own though ! Easy since I don't have too many ... but this one has a little history as it came from a local bulk plant
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Waited a long time for this one to come around. Barq's is my primary collection. That sign has to be one of my favorites .It has it all.Great piece.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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Great signs, guys!
The Blackhawk Porto-Power sign not only has graphics that I love, but it also sums up the time I've spent in a body shop all my life.
The letters are 24" tall by 9' for a ZEPHYR station rooftop sign. They have been sitting in a box for 9 years waiting for me to display them. I'm working now on finishing my basement to finally get them up. Putting drywall on that wall today. Not my most valuable or oldest sign, but I'll be smiling when I see that wall done.
 Blackhawk body shop sign
 Zephyr rooftop letters
Jim "Oldgas" Potts
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This would be my favorite right now! Great post, and nice pictures everyone!!
Looking for anything to do with The Rapson Tyre Co.
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Not sure how I missed it! That Goodyear Service Station sign is Da-Bomb!!!!! That sign is sick!!! I love it! (and for you old guys, that's a good thing!)
Steve Coppens
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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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