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Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Sign: “Localized For You In Driving Area #3” – VS6720

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Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Sign: "Localized For You In Driving Area #3"

This is an original Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline sign from the 1960's-1970's, for "localized" fuel. This vintage tin litho sign meausres 18 1/4 inches tall by 16 1/4 inches wide, and reads "FIRE CHIEF GASOLINE, LOCALIZED FOR YOU IN DRIVING AREA #3". The sign has a white border with a red stripe inside of the white border. The top and bottom third of the sign have a red background, and the middle has a white background. Lettering is red and black against the white and white against the red. There is a Texaco Fire Chief helmet logo above the wording. This rare Texaco Gasolines sign is just one of hundreds of original collectible petroliana advertisements currently for sale from ArtFactory.com. Like all of our collectible signs, it is sold in original unrestored condition because we believe that any dings, dents, or blemishes are part of the history of the item.

Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Sign Specifications

  • Type: Tin Litho
  • Style: Rectangular
  • Sides: Double Sided
  • Company: Texaco
  • Product: Fire Chief Gasolines Localized For Driving Area #3
  • Era: 1960's-1970's
  • Color: White/Red/Black
  • Dimensions: 18 1/4" Tall x 16 1/4" Wide
  • Condition: Original, as-is, see photos for details

Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Sign Additional Details

All of our signs are guaranteed to be authentic, backed by over a century of experience in the antiques and collectibles marketplace. This vintage Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline sign is original memorabilia from one of America's most iconic brands. We are a one stop shop when it comes to outfitting your man cave or game room. We can can outfit an entire gas station or automotive themed room for you, or help you find that one special item that has been missing from your collection. In addition to signs, we have vintage visible gas pumps, oil pumps, lubesters, and more, that we have fully restored to working, museum quality condition. Our petroliana restorations are the best in the business because nobody has been doing it longer, or pays as much attention to detail.

This collectible gas station sign is the perfect conversation piece that will wow your friends and clients alike. Like all of our vintage collectible signs, it is guaranteed authentic, investment quality memorabilia. We specialize in those hard to find signs that serious collectors are looking for. All antique collectables offered are genuine memorabilia and appreciable assets, not fake reproductions. All items are fine collectable art at the highest world class collector level. Contact us for pricing on this vintage Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline sign, or any of our collectible Americana, antique signs, old gas pumps, and classic collectables at 1-800-292-0008.

The History Of Texaco Signs

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Antique Texaco advertising, Gippsland Motor Garage, Old Gippstown. Gippslander2012, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Texaco, has a long history of creating memorable roadside signs for their gas stations. In fact, the Texaco logo itself, featuring a red star with a green "T" inside, has become an iconic symbol of American gasoline. On a Texaco sign, the green "T" stands for Texaco, which is an oil company founded in 1901, as the Texas Fuel Company. The name was changed to Texaco in 1905.

The green "T" is a distinctive part of the Texaco logo, and is often seen alongside the company's red star emblem. The logo has undergone several changes over the years, but the green "T" has remained a constant element.

Texaco has used various slogans over the years, including "The Texas Company," "Star of the American Road," and "You can trust your car to the man who wears the star." However, the green "T" has always remained.

The first Texaco sign was introduced in 1909 and featured the company's name in red letters with a white background. Over the years, the Texaco logo has evolved, with different variations incorporating different color schemes, typography, and graphics.

Texaco's first neon sign was introduced in 1934 and was an immediate hit with customers. The sign featured the company's iconic red star with a green "T" inside, and was illuminated with neon tubing, which gave the sign a bright, eye-catching glow.

Among the most famous Texaco signs are the "Sky Chief" sign, the "Fire Chief" sign, and the "Marine Lubricants" sign. Texaco also produced a range of roadside illuminated signs that could be seen from a distance.

In the 1950's and 1960's, Texaco began to introduce more modern designs for their signs, incorporating brighter colors and more eye-catching graphics. Some of these signs featured animated elements, such as moving stars or rotating globes, and became more elaborate, incorporating new technologies such as flashing lights and moving parts. Some signs featured animated elements, such as flying airplanes or moving gas pumps.

Despite their popularity, Texaco neon signs began to decline in the 1970s as other forms of advertising became more popular. Many of the neon signs were removed or replaced with more modern designs, and today, vintage Texaco neon signs are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Today, Texaco signs remain popular with collectors and enthusiasts, with vintage signs fetching high prices at auction. While Texaco has undergone various changes and mergers over the years, their iconic logo and roadside signs continue to be a recognizable symbol of American culture.

Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Sign Info

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