Bob’s Big Boy Welcome & Thank You Sign
This restored vintage Bob’s Big Boy “Welcome/Thank You” pedestal sign brings iconic 1950s drive-in diner heritage directly into your private collection, luxury game room, or commercial display. Featuring heavy-gauge steel construction, authentic hand-distressed framing, and a weighted footprint, this freestanding fixture is built for serious collectors seeking investment-quality Americana.
Description
Vintage Big Boy Freestanding Lighted Metal Sign
Double-Sided • Original and Unrestored • “Welcome” / “Thank You — Come Again”
One side welcomed you in. The other thanked you for coming. This freestanding, lighted metal restaurant sign pairs naturally with the familiar fiberglass Big Boy statue, recalling family road trips, hamburgers, milkshakes, and Friday-night cruising.
Its metal cabinet and pedestal support two illuminated advertising faces: “Welcome” on one side and “Thank You — Come Again” on the reverse. Both feature bold red Big Boy lettering and the smiling mascot in checkered overalls.
Condition and Identification
Offered unrestored, the metal cabinet shows paint loss, scratches, and chipping around the frames and edges. Both faces retain strong, readable graphics with visible surface marks; the pedestal shows scuffs and finish wear.
The surviving Ryan-Markland Signs label lists 4444 N.E. 8th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a 305 telephone number. That older area code suggests a. Older vintage An
Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Double-Sided “Welcome / Thank You” Pedestal Sign Specifications
- Product: Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Double-Sided “Welcome / Thank You” Pedestal Sign
- Country Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Black/Red/White Face on Black Stand
- Origin: Created for Bob’s Big Boy drive-in restaurants, originally founded in Glendale, California, in 1936.
- Era: Late 1950s–1960s mid-century drive-in and diner era.
- Construction & Material: Heavy-gauge steel sign frame and sheet-metal pedestal housing mounted on a heavy-duty weighted display base.
- Dimensions:
- Overall Height: 54” – 60” tall (approx. 4.5 to 5 feet)
- Sign Head Dimensions: 34” W x 22” H
- Base Footprint: 24” W x 18” D (weighted foundation)
- Total Weight: Approx. 60–85 lbs
American Roadside Welcome
Big Boy’s story began in 1936 with Bob Wian’s ten-stool lunch stand. This sign carries the welcoming spirit of American roadside dining and the Route 66 road-trip experience, though its original restaurant location is undocumented.
Displayed beside your Big Boy statue, classic cars, or private diner, it delivers the same timeless message: Welcome. Enjoy yourself. Come back again.
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