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RARE May 2006 Check the Oil! ” Petroliana Magazine + Lion Gasoline 5 7/8″ Porcelain Sign – Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting Brothers! Hey fellow petroliana collectors! Up for grabs is a super clean, original May 2006 issue of Check the Oil! – the legendary publication dedicated to gas & oil memorabilia, vintage service stations, porcelain signs, globes, oil bottles, and automotive history. This isn’t just a magazine – it’s a time capsule packed with rare photos, in-depth articles, and vintage advertising that serious gas station collectors dream about. PLUS – I’m including a Lion Gasoline porcelain sign! Size: 5 7/8 tall. Material: Heavy porcelain enamel. Condition: Excellent – bright red background, bold black “LION” lettering, iconic roaring lion graphic. Perfect for display with your Sinclair, Texaco, or Mobil collection! This Lion Gasoline dino sign alone is a HUGE value – yours with this magazine! Magazine Highlights – Page-by-Page Breakdown. Cover – Sunoco Service Station Photo (1960s) Stunning full-color shot of a mid-century Sunoco station with vintage pumps, porcelain Sunoco signs, Coca-Cola machine, and classic cars at the pumps. Title in bold red script: Check the Oil! – May 2006. Perfect man cave or garage decor. The Stylistic Development of the American Gasoline Station – Part Five Deep dive into 1920s-1930s architectural evolution. Features Richfield Beacon stations, Gulf Mediterranean-style buildings, and Sinclair streamline designs. Rare photos of Richfield tower stations, campfire autocamps, and early roadside marketing. Must-have for architectural petroliana fans. Oil Bottles by Ron Throckmorton Close-up photos of Gibraltar Oil Concentrate, Paranay Motor Fuel, and Guyler Brand Petroleum in wooden 4-bottle carriers. Discusses pre-1940 glass bottles, painted labels, and collectible carriers. Includes Esso motor oil display and vintage Shell Oil bottles. The Whiting Brothers Courtesy Card Full-page story on the Whiting Brothers chain – independent gas stations across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Features 1950s Whiting Brothers map, red & yellow porcelain signs, and vintage road maps. Includes rare 1962 Whiting Brothers pump island photo. Standard Oil / Pennzoil / Aetna Road Maps Color spreads of 1962 Standard/Tempo fishing map, 1935 Pennzip/Aetna map, and Shell Oil promotional maps. Highlights advertising partnerships, vintage cartography, and regional oil company branding. Perfect for road map collectors. Atlantic porcelain letters Real petroliana marketplace snapshot from the golden era of collecting. 20th Annual International Petroliana Collectors’ Convention Flyer Full-color insert for the June 16-17, 2006 event in Columbus, Ohio. Includes convention schedule, map, and photos of past displays. Features Lion Gasoline porcelain sign just like the one included! Showcases Ford V8 porcelain, Thunderbird neon, Coca-Cola signs, and Cloud 9 Motel neon. Over 50 neon signs and 1,000 tin/porcelain pieces – a collector’s dream event. Save the 76 Ball! Campaign Emotional plea to save the Union 76 orange ball signs. Includes boycott list, petition info, and vintage 76 station photos. Features Los Angeles 76 ball, Conoco triangle, and Phillips 66 shield. Top o’ the Pump by Lonnie Hop Stunning globe collection display with 54+ rare globes. Sunray DX Includes Jim V’s globe wall and Vandenberg Bros. Condition: Magazine is complete, has some wear, no writing, water mark on backside and edge (seen from the backside). Stored flat in a smoke-free home. The Lion Gasoline porcelain sign has minor edge wear but no chips or cracks – displays beautifully. Why You Need This. One of the last great issues of Check the Oil! Before it went digital. Packed with rare brands : Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting, Lion, Standard, Pennzoil, Texaco, Mobil, Esso. Perfect reference for porcelain sign collectors, pump restorers, and gas station historians. Lion Gas & Motor Oil sign – not available anywhere else! This is a one-of-a-kind petroliana bundle – magazine + Lion Gasoline porcelain sign. Perfect for your collection, display, or gift to the ultimate gas & oil enthusiast. Grab it before it’s gone – these don’t come around often!

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RARE May 2006 Check the Oil! ” Petroliana Magazine + Lion Gasoline 5 7/8″ Porcelain Sign – Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting Brothers! Hey fellow petroliana collectors! Up for grabs is a super clean, original May 2006 issue of Check the Oil! – the legendary publication dedicated to gas & oil memorabilia, vintage service stations, porcelain signs, globes, oil bottles, and automotive history. This isn’t just a magazine – it’s a time capsule packed with rare photos, in-depth articles, and vintage advertising that serious gas station collectors dream about. PLUS – I’m including a Lion Gasoline porcelain sign! Size: 5 7/8 tall. Material: Heavy porcelain enamel. Condition: Excellent – bright red background, bold black “LION” lettering, iconic roaring lion graphic. Perfect for display with your Sinclair, Texaco, or Mobil collection! This Lion Gasoline dino sign alone is a HUGE value – yours with this magazine! Magazine Highlights – Page-by-Page Breakdown. Cover – Sunoco Service Station Photo (1960s) Stunning full-color shot of a mid-century Sunoco station with vintage pumps, porcelain Sunoco signs, Coca-Cola machine, and classic cars at the pumps. Title in bold red script: Check the Oil! – May 2006. Perfect man cave or garage decor. The Stylistic Development of the American Gasoline Station – Part Five Deep dive into 1920s-1930s architectural evolution. Features Richfield Beacon stations, Gulf Mediterranean-style buildings, and Sinclair streamline designs. Rare photos of Richfield tower stations, campfire autocamps, and early roadside marketing. Must-have for architectural petroliana fans. Oil Bottles by Ron Throckmorton Close-up photos of Gibraltar Oil Concentrate, Paranay Motor Fuel, and Guyler Brand Petroleum in wooden 4-bottle carriers. Discusses pre-1940 glass bottles, painted labels, and collectible carriers. Includes Esso motor oil display and vintage Shell Oil bottles. The Whiting Brothers Courtesy Card Full-page story on the Whiting Brothers chain – independent gas stations across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Features 1950s Whiting Brothers map, red & yellow porcelain signs, and vintage road maps. Includes rare 1962 Whiting Brothers pump island photo. Standard Oil / Pennzoil / Aetna Road Maps Color spreads of 1962 Standard/Tempo fishing map, 1935 Pennzip/Aetna map, and Shell Oil promotional maps. Highlights advertising partnerships, vintage cartography, and regional oil company branding. Perfect for road map collectors. Atlantic porcelain letters Real petroliana marketplace snapshot from the golden era of collecting. 20th Annual International Petroliana Collectors’ Convention Flyer Full-color insert for the June 16-17, 2006 event in Columbus, Ohio. Includes convention schedule, map, and photos of past displays. Features Lion Gasoline porcelain sign just like the one included! Showcases Ford V8 porcelain, Thunderbird neon, Coca-Cola signs, and Cloud 9 Motel neon. Over 50 neon signs and 1,000 tin/porcelain pieces – a collector’s dream event. Save the 76 Ball! Campaign Emotional plea to save the Union 76 orange ball signs. Includes boycott list, petition info, and vintage 76 station photos. Features Los Angeles 76 ball, Conoco triangle, and Phillips 66 shield. Top o’ the Pump by Lonnie Hop Stunning globe collection display with 54+ rare globes. Sunray DX Includes Jim V’s globe wall and Vandenberg Bros. Condition: Magazine is complete, has some wear, no writing, water mark on backside and edge (seen from the backside). Stored flat in a smoke-free home. The Lion Gasoline porcelain sign has minor edge wear but no chips or cracks – displays beautifully. Why You Need This. One of the last great issues of Check the Oil! Before it went digital. Packed with rare brands : Sunoco, Richfield, Gulf, Sinclair, Whiting, Lion, Standard, Pennzoil, Texaco, Mobil, Esso. Perfect reference for porcelain sign collectors, pump restorers, and gas station historians. Lion Gas & Motor Oil sign – not available anywhere else! This is a one-of-a-kind petroliana bundle – magazine + Lion Gasoline porcelain sign. Perfect for your collection, display, or gift to the ultimate gas & oil enthusiast. Grab it before it’s gone – these don’t come around often!

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Two porcelain Salada Tea signs.

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Some wear and tear, imperfections, age, rust as shown. There is still lots of dirt on the sign, hasn’t been cleaned. Please see all photos. Happy to answer any questions.

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The product is an original 1950’s vintage porcelain sign featuring the iconic SMOKEY USDA Forest Service shield. This collectible advertising item measures 10″ x 7″ and was created in the United States during the 1950s. The sign is in its original condition and is multi-colored, making it a unique and nostalgic piece of merchandise and memorabilia for collectors interested in vintage signs from the mid-20th century.

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The product is a vintage porcelain enamel sign featuring the WYNNS FORMULA 1 RACING OIL brand. Measuring 10″ x 6″ inches, this original sign is a piece of American advertising memorabilia from the mid-20th century. The multi-color design adds to its collectible appeal, making it a sought-after item for sign enthusiasts and collectors of vintage racing merchandise.

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It does show its age. Dings, bumps, dents, missing paint- it has it all. Still a nice original porcelain sign! Please see photos to judge for yourself and feel free to message with any questions.

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These are an amazing find. They were found in this box. Please see pictures and message me with any questions.

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Vintage Original “Herb Nill’s” Guaranty Chev-Olds dealer window decal – now a Lighted Sign! Perfect addition to your gas / oil / petrolina collection! A great gift for the office, den, man cave or garage! Original decal has been placed onto a plexiglass base and mounted into a brand new medium gauge can with energy saving LED soft white lighting and side mounted pull switch. Exterior has been kept as stock metal, but is easily painted if so desired. This sign can be used as a countertop display and it has cushioned pads for that purpose, or add brackets to make it a wall display or chains and hang it up. Measures 21-1/4″wide by 11-1/2″ tall and 4″ deep, and comes with a pressed board back and a new 36″ cord. Thank you for shopping with us!

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