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Route 66 Gas Station Custom Replica
Route 66 Gas Station Custom Replica
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Replica of the gas station that Henry Klusman built in 1917 on historic Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It sits on the corner of Footthill Blvd. (Route 66) and Vineyard Ave. Includes a plethora of related collectibles, including:

APPLIANCES

General Electric Ice Box Clock
Original, matches accompanying full-size GE refrigerator perfectly, finished in ivory and dark purple.

General Electric "Monitor Top" Refrigerator
Enameled wood General Electric ice box in fully restored condition. Some wear on the interior.

National Cigarette Machine
Circa 1940s, in fully restored condition.

National Cash Register

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Eleven Mugs
Depicting various oil can labels.

Twenty-two California License Plates
Spanning 1920-1940.

Pyrene Automotive Fire Extinguisher
Original, brass.

Brass Air Whistle
Original, hand-operated pump. Very original, shows wear.

Two Mechanic's Shop Jackets
One long and one short.

Mechanic's Coveralls
From an Atlantic Whiteflash service station.

PETROLIANA

Firestone Tire Display
Original dealer display. Base has minor chipping and a dent, tire shows blemishes in the whitewall. 15x10x7 inches

Vintage Oil Cans with Wire Display Rack
Approximately 45 oil cans, some full, some empty. In varying states of original condition.

Union 76 Windshield Service Display
Original Union 76 paper towel dispenser. No signs of chipping or scratches.

1933 Master Motor Oil Calendar
Original calendar. Some wear on outer edges, tear away calendar intact.

Union 76 Air and Water Pump/Eco Tireflator
Restored, no signs of chipping or scratches on body. Eco Islander name plate is cracked and missing lower left corner. 8x68 inches

Pair of Union 76 Visible Gas Pumps
Restored visible gas pumps. No signs of scratches or chipping.

Brookins Glass Oil Bottles with Wire Basket
Circa 1920s, five pieces.

SIGNS

Orange Crush
Original. Presentable overall condition with wear mostly evident along the edges with chipping and scratching. 18x48 inches

Union Oil Dealer
Two-piece porcelain service station sign. Signs of chipping around outer edge and several of the mounting holes. 144x12 inches

Mail Pouch Thermometer
Original mail pouch thermometer. Surface has light scratches with no signs of chipping. 8.5x38 inches

Batteries
Original porcelain service station sign. Chipping along outer edge with signs of paint touch up.

Polishing
Original service station sign. Chipping around mounting holes.

Bell System Public Telephone
Original two-sided porcelain flange sign. Chipping on outer edges and light scratches on surface. 20x18 inches

Triton Motor Oil/Outlasts
Original paper sign. Some color fade and corner wear. 17x11 inches

Royal Crown Cola
Original sign. Light scratches on the surface. 24x10 inches

Home Ice
Original. Minimal wear on the outer edges. All grommets are intact in the mounting holes. 26x15 inches

Union 76 Certified Car Condition Service
Original service station sign. Minimal wear, chips around the top two mounting holes.

Coca Cola Thermometer
Reproduction, marked in Fahrenheit and Celsius. No visible blemishes.

Firestone Batteries
Original. Some surface abrasions, color fade and chipping along outer edges. 24x15 inches

Firestone
Vertical, original. Noticeable chipping along outer edges and surface, signs of paint touch up on surface. 13x70 inches

Stop-Wear Lubrication
Horizontal, original two-piece service station sign. Chipping along outer edges and signs of paint touch up. 144x12 inches

Hood Tires
Very clean sign. No visible chipping or scratches. 17x60 inches

Washing
Original service station washing sign. Chipping and paint touch up along outer edges and at mounting holes.

Accessories
Original service station sign. Chipping and paint touch up on surface and outer edges. 60x35.5 inches

Union 76 No Smoking, Stop Your Motor
Original service station sign. Chipping and paint touch up on outer edges. 30x6 inches

Union
Small, original service station sign. Some surface abrasions and bottom two corners broken off.

Wolf's Head Motor Oil
Original service station sign. Wolfs Head have been producing lubricants since 1879. Some wear along outer edges, dents, blistering and rust. 60x35.5 inches

In Case of Fire
Original service station sign. Chipping along outer edges. 10x14 inches

Milhous Brothers
Stand-alone, custom-made neon sign.

Union 76 Gasoline
Circular, original service station sign. Chipping on outer perimeter.

Snoboy Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Original. Chipping on the bottom edge along with some surface abrasions. 20 inches

Public Telephone
Original. Minimal wear, appears to have paint splatter on surface. 20x18 inches
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Route 66 Gas Station Custom Replica

Estimate $25,000 - $40,000
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Starting Price $1
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