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Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

United States USA
N No Reserve
Sold for USD $3,255 on 1/12/25comments-icon11Comments
No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

This collection of four oil and gas company signs was assembled by the seller over several years, and each has internal illumination powered by US-style circuitry. The collection includes a Chevron, a Texaco, and two Shell signs. Each sign consists of plastic and metal construction. These four signs are now offered at no reserve in Buckeye, Arizona.

No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

The Shell sign measures around 8 feet long and is constructed of five individual letters attached to a metal frame. Each letter is around 20″ tall by 5″ deep. Cracks have been repaired, and the lower portion of the second “L” is darker where the piece was re-shaped. The wiring and 110-volt fixtures have been replaced.

No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

The Shell-logo sign has a red and yellow Pecten logo against a white rectangular panel. The sign measures approximately 50″ wide by 47″ tall by 4″ deep. Illumination is provided by fluorescent tubes.

No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

Texaco first used the star as part of its logo in 1903, the year after the company was founded in Beaumont, Texas. A rectangular black panel incorporates a translucent red “T” against a white star. Red Texaco lettering underscores the circular design element. The dimensions of the sign are approximately 91″ tall by 76″ wide by 5″ deep. Blemishes are depicted in the gallery below.

No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

Chevron traces its history back to September 10, 1879, when the Pacific Coast Oil Co. was established in California. The translucent face displays the company logo in red and blue with black “Chevron” text against a white background. The sign measures around 56″ tall by 50″ wide by 4″ deep.

No Reserve: Four Illuminated Gasoline Company Signs

Internal LED strips positioned around the edges of the Texaco and Chevron signs provide illumination.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $3,255 by 2manykars
Auction Ended January 12, 2025 at 10:12AM PT
Bids 19
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Seller: 36hoursmedia
Location: Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Listing Details
  • Chevron Sign
  • ~56″ Tall x 50″ Wide x 4″ Deep
  • Shell-Logo Sign
  • ~20″ Tall x 96″ Wide x 5″ Deep
  • Shell Sign
  • ~50″ Wide x 47″ Tall x 4″ Deep
  • Texaco Sign
  • ~91″ Tall x 76″ Wide x 5″ Deep
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #176843