Sinclair Vintage Neon Service Station Sign – NS2650
The Happy Days Of America Began With Neon
This very large, original Sinclair porcelain sign is an American icon of the industrial revolution of America. It stands as a museum-grade artifact of the American roadside golden age. It represents the artistic road art, craftsmanship of its maker and the living memory of a generation raised on the hum neon and unlimited Route 66 adventures.
Description
Condition & Authentic Restoration
This original Sinclair neon service station sign has undergone a full 101-point museum restoration by master builder and artist H.J. Nick of ArtFactory.com.
- New metal can housing built to original mid-century specifications.
- Modern solid-state transformers and UL-rated wiring for silent, reliable performance.
- Period-correct hand-blown neon tubes, matched to Sinclair’s classic green hue.
- The original porcelain face remains unrestored, preserving its authentic patina, enamel tone, and character marks from decades of roadside service.
Each restoration is authenticated by a brass maker’s plate reading:
“Restorations By: H.J. Nick — ArtFactory.com”
Route 66 The Mother Road
During the mid-1960s, as H.J. Nick traveled the 2200 mile trip from Southern Illinois to California via route 66 many times. He recalls the unforgettable glow of Sinclair’s green neon signs lighting up Route 66:
Sinclair
Specifications:
- Type: Single-Sided Vintage Sign
- Style: Rectangular Porcelain-Enamel
- Company: Sinclair
- Date of Manufacture: 1955
- Place of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Green, White, and Red
- Dimensions: 24'ft wide X 39"in tall
- Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain-Enamel; Sign Face Unrestored (Cleaned Only)
- 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
- Switching: Includes Separate Pull Chain for Easy On/Off Switching Without Unplugging
- Certification: Eligible for H.J. Nick Brass Tag Signature – Museum-Quality Investment Grade
“During my school days, I remember the sound of those huge signs humming loudly in the night, like friendly beacons along the road. It was a joyful, welcoming experience that has stayed with me all my life — nothing like a Steak and Shake burger, an ice-cold 10¢ Coke, and the sound of my V8 in my old jalopy rumbling down the highway.”
In those days, 15¢ burgers, 10¢ Coca-Colas, 18¢ gasoline, and 18¢ quarts of bulk oil filled the landscape of America’s open road. You could roll up a pack of Lucky's in your T-shirt sleeve, and feel completely free beneath the neon sky.
These signs symbolized freedom, opportunity, youth, and the American Dream. They became the heartbeat of postwar optimism that carried families westward toward opportunity. Sinclair’s glowing green letters marked safety, friendliness, and a taste of modernity in a simpler, more hopeful time.
Rarity & Historical Significance
Few Sinclair porcelain-and-neon signs of this magnitude remain today in complete, operational condition. Most were dismantled or lost during later corporate rebranding.
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ArtFactory.com & H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification Details
The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification ensures each piece to be the genuine article. Backed by our over a century of experience, with our word is our bond reputation and guaranteeing or your money back “forever". The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification makes this item one of the highest appreciating, collectible investments that you can make. These items can be insured at stated value, usually on your home owners policy, for little added premium. Thus, making this a safer investment than even those insured by the FDIC, is much more fun to own, and puts you in control instead of the bank.
When we use the terms "Museum Quality" and "Historically Correct," we are indicating our world-class process. 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.
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).
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