Oilzum Motor Oil Neon – NS1187
Oilzum Motor Oil was a premium American powerhouse from the ’30s through the mid-’60s. It was a brand sold on speed, protection, and a winning pedigree. Their iconic helmeted driver and the tagline “Choice of Champions!” said it all. However, by the early 1960s, the oil industry was swallowed by global conglomerates. Most regional brands — and their iconic signage — vanished overnight.
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.
Oilzum
Specifications:
- 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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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.
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