Firestone Bowtie Porcelain Neon Sign – NS1440
The Legendary Firestone Porcelain Neon Sign — A 1960 Classic Restored to Glory. When you think of American roadside culture, few images capture the spirit of the open highway like a glowing neon sign from the golden age of service stations.
Firestone stands as an icon — and this porcelain enamel bowtie neon sign is a museum-quality example that tells the story of craftsmanship, brand history, and collectible value.
Description
A Brief History of Firestone Signs
Founded in 1900, Firestone Tire & Rubber Company quickly became one of the most recognized names in American automotive history. By the mid-20th century, Firestone dealerships and service centers dotted every highway, each proudly displaying vibrant porcelain neon signs to beckon motorists.
This bowtie design, stamped “SPS ’60 MADE IN U.S.A.”, represents the height of that era — a time when bold design and glowing neon were the ultimate roadside advertising tools.
This 1960 Firestone porcelain enamel neon bowtie sign isn’t just advertising history and a survivor — it’s a glowing symbol of the golden age of the American highway. Fully restored, authenticated, and investment-ready, it represents the perfect blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and value. The result is a piece that looks and performs as it did in 1960, while being safe for long-term display in a private collection, showroom, or museum. With Firestone’s strong brand recognition and the rarity of porcelain neon signs in this condition, this piece sits firmly in the top tier of collectible investment-grade signs.
Firestone Tires
Specifications
- Type: Single-Sided Genuine Vintage Neon Sign
- Style: Bowtie Porcelain Sign-Neon Lighting
- Company: Firestone
- Product: Tires
- Date of Manufacture: 1960
- Place of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Glass Color: Multi-color – Red and White
- Dimensions: 107.25" wide X 35" tall 164 lbs
- Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain; 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
- Switching: Includes Separate Pull Chain for Easy On/Off Switching Without Unplugging
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