Oilzum Motor Oil Neon – NS1187

Description Why This Investment-Grade Piece Matters: Authentic Material: Real tin litho face with a correct mid-century aesthetic and period-accurate neon colors H.J. Nick Museum-Grade Restoration: True conservation — no “doctoring” of the original face or modern graphic alterations In the mid-60s, America was in the midst of its greatest highway expansion. This era was defined by: Route 66 Culture: The rise of the family road trip Interstate Growth: The transition from dirt roads to high-speed asphalt Visual Competition: Roadside stations used large-format, neon-backed signs to signal legitimacy and quality to travelers at a distance. Most signs from this era were lost to history or scrapped for metal. OilzumSpecifications: Type: Single-Sided Genuine Vintage Neon Sign Style: Rectangular Tin Litho Neon Lighting Company: White & Bagley Company Product: Oilzum Motor Oil Date of Manufacture: 1965 Place of Manufacture: Worcester, Massachusetts Color: Multi-color – Green, White, Red and Yellow Dimensions: 72" wide X 36" tall 98lbs Condition: Original Genuine Tin Litho; Sign Face Unrestored (Cleaned Only); Fully Restored Neon & Electrical Neon Details: All Neon Glass, Solid-State Transformers, Wiring, Mounts, and Switches Have Been Fully Replaced Hanging Details: Comes with H.J. Nick’s Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” for Perfectly Level Display A. Authentic Construction & Heritage This sign features: Original Tin Litho Steel Face: The gold standard for petroliana collectors. Mid-Century Typography: Period-correct fonts that define the era. Period Neon Palette: Vibrant Red, Green, Blue, and White. Technical Integrity: Proper depth and original transformer layout. B. The H.J. Nick Restoration Standard In the world of high-end collecting, the name H.J. Nick signifies “Conservation,” not just “Refurbishment.” This restoration preserves the history of the piece without erasing its soul:     No “Doctoring”: The original face remains intact; no modern repainting or altered graphics.     Authentic Neon: Rebuilt to exact 1960s specifications.     Modernized Internals: Electrical components are updated for safety and longevity without altering the vintage visual profile. The 1966 Experience . . . Imagine it: It’s 1966. You’re in an old jalopy with a flathead V-8 humming a steady tune. That Oilzum neon glows up ahead like a lighthouse on the concrete. You crack the window—the scent of bacon burgers, hot grease, and high-octane gasoline fills the air. No GPS, no schedule … just the open road and real freedom. Own a piece of that freedom. Own the legacy. Finding a 1965-era Oilzum sign that remains intact is a true rarity. 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We absolutely preserve all original signs, badges, glass with anomalies, natural aged patinas, and everything that makes a vintage item collectible. Maintaining non-structural damage, all age, wear, and tear is proudly displayed to showcase each item's unique charm. Vintage Collectibles Waiting List Due to our earned reputation, we have the good fortune to be in high demand by collectors. Because most of our items have a waiting list, if you're looking for a specific collectible, please ask to be put on our first come, first served list (refundable deposit required). We are the oldest and largest seller of fine art, historically correct, museum quality antiques and genuine, investment quality classic Americana. 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