Rare 2005 Check the Oil! Magazine with Vintage Petroliana & VW Porcelain Sign. Grab this gem for your petroliana collection, man-cave, garage or shop! This July 2005 issue of. Magazine is a treasure trove for fans of vintage gas & oil signs, antique porcelain advertising, classic gas stations, and automobile memorabilia. Very cool cover photo of a large porcelain Coca Cola Fountain Service advertisement sign with a Coca-Cola bottle rack. Next to it you can see the Humble Oils pump in the center with a Humble Gasoline porcelain in the background. Photo Caption Contest with hilarious takes on a classic 1950s gas station scene – perfect for original sign collectors. Aumann Auctions preview celebrating 43 years, featuring Husky, Sweet-Orr overalls, and online-only petroliana sales. Pure Oil Ink Bloters deep dive into early gasoline advertising history, with colorful porcelain enameled signs and Ohio Cities Gas evolution. Rejecters debate on the thrill of hunting antique porcelain gas signs like Red Crown Gasoline and Standard Oil. Johnny’s 66 story of a meticulously reconstructed 1936 Phillips 66 station loaded with vintage pumps, tires, and service station relics. Keyser’s Korner insights from top collectors, plus Dodge Job-Rated Trucks and Kelly Springfield Tires ads. Erie Meter Systems back cover with gas pumps and service equipment nostalgia. Every page bursts with original vintage porcelain signs, gas & oil collectibles, automotive advertising, and stories from legends like Carl Bomstead and John Vander Haag. Condition is excellent – clean, unread, vibrant colors! Porcelain Sign: A really neat 5 1/2″ x 4″ Volkswagen porcelain sign! Iconic blue VW bug figure waving hello, classic white background, ready to display. Nice piece of VW petroliana that pairs perfectly with the magazine. Ideal for rare sign collectors, gas station memorabilia hunters, vintage advertising enthusiasts, or anyone building a petroliana man cave.