Product Description

Attention: For indoor use only.

• Width: 14 Inches
• Height: 14 Inches
• Material: 24 gauge US steel
• Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.
• Made in: USA

Vintage Signal Gasoline Airplane Metal Sign – 14-Inch Round

Classic Signal Gasoline Advertising with Vintage Airplane Artwork

Bring the bold character of historic American gasoline advertising into your garage, workshop, man cave, or automotive memorabilia collection with the Vintage Signal Gasoline Airplane Metal Sign – 14-Inch Round.

Featuring a streamlined red-and-yellow airplane, oversized SIGNAL GASOLINE lettering, and the memorable slogan “Ethyl Makes Cars Fly,” this distinctive reproduction combines vintage aviation imagery with classic petroleum advertising.

The design captures the dramatic visual style of traditional roadside gasoline promotions.

A bright yellow airplane with red outlines stretches across the center of the sign, creating the impression of speed and motion.

Large yellow letters spell SIGNAL around the top and GASOLINE along the bottom, framing the central illustration against a dark, weathered-looking background.

Below the airplane, the word “Ethyl” appears in prominent white italic lettering, followed by the smaller phrase “MAKES CARS FLY.”

Near the top is an additional advertising symbol: a small old-fashioned traffic signal with the word “GO.”

A red circular border completes the vintage-inspired design.

Measuring 14 inches in diameter, this American-made metal sign provides a memorable decorative accent for classic car garages, home workshops, man caves, home bars, and collections of historical gasoline advertisements.

Handmade to order in the USA using durable 24-gauge American steel, it combines recognizable commercial artwork with quality metal construction.

Whether you're a collector of Signal Gasoline memorabilia, a vintage aviation enthusiast, or someone who appreciates colorful retro garage wall art, this unusual sign adds classic motoring personality to your favorite indoor space.

Streamlined Red-and-Yellow Airplane Illustration

The centerpiece of the Signal Gasoline advertisement is its dramatic airplane illustration.

The aircraft stretches nearly across the full width of the circular design.

Bright yellow coloring defines the wings and fuselage, while contrasting red outlines and shadows bring out its mechanical details.

The front of the airplane points toward the right, creating the impression of forward movement.

A broad wing extends across the central image, with carefully arranged red and yellow lines emphasizing its shape.

The airplane's nose and engine area feature additional printed details that reinforce its streamlined appearance.

Long, narrow horizontal streaks extend behind the aircraft, suggesting speed.

These lines give the artwork a sense of energy and motion without crowding the surrounding company lettering.

Unlike ordinary petroleum signs featuring gasoline pumps or corporate logos, this Signal design uses aviation as its central advertising theme.

The connection between the airplane and the gasoline brand makes the artwork memorable.

For collectors who appreciate aviation-related commercial graphics, this particular design offers a distinctive combination of aircraft illustration and historic petroleum advertising.

The airplane is a stylized advertising illustration rather than an identified historical aircraft model.

Bold Yellow SIGNAL Lettering

Large yellow capital letters spelling SIGNAL dominate the upper section.

The lettering curves along the inside of the red circular border, following the sign's traditional round shape.

The bold characters contrast strongly against the black background.

Their size ensures the company name remains recognizable even when the sign is displayed alongside other vintage garage decorations.

The bright yellow typography coordinates with the central airplane and helps establish a consistent visual identity.

Traditional gasoline advertising often used bold lettering and limited color palettes to make company names easy to recognize from a distance.

This reproduction reflects that approach.

The upper wordmark creates a visual frame above the airplane, while the lower GASOLINE lettering completes the arrangement.

Together, the two words establish the familiar Signal Gasoline advertising identity.

Vintage Traffic Signal with GO Emblem

One of the smaller but most interesting details appears near the top center of the sign.

Beneath the upper SIGNAL lettering is a small circular emblem outlined in red.

Inside is a stylized traffic signal with contrasting dark and red details.

A small white panel beside the signal reads “GO.”

This graphic connects the Signal brand name with an instantly recognizable road-travel symbol.

The design also reinforces the automotive theme of the gasoline advertisement.

Although it is much smaller than the airplane, the traffic signal adds another memorable feature that distinguishes this product from generic petroleum company signs.

For collectors of vintage commercial illustrations, these secondary details are often especially appealing.

The traffic signal provides an interesting visual reference to the roads, automobiles, and motorists associated with traditional gasoline marketing.

Ethyl Makes Cars Fly – A Memorable Advertising Slogan

Beneath the airplane, the word “Ethyl” appears in large italic white lettering with a red shadow.

Directly below is the phrase “MAKES CARS FLY.”

Together, these words form one of the design's most distinctive historical-style advertising messages.

The slogan connects the speed of aviation with the excitement of automobile performance.

It also reinforces the illustration above, where the streamlined airplane appears to be moving rapidly across the sign.

In older gasoline advertising, the term Ethyl was associated with gasoline containing antiknock additives.

Such promotional language reflected the marketing practices of its era.

Within this decorative reproduction, the words serve as historical advertising artwork rather than a modern fuel recommendation or performance claim.

The slogan should not be interpreted as promoting the use of leaded gasoline today.

For collectors, its significance lies in the nostalgic language and recognizable commercial typography.

The combination of Ethyl, the airplane illustration, and the phrase Makes Cars Fly gives this Signal Gasoline sign an identity all its own.

Distressed Black Background and Bright Red Circular Border

The background is primarily charcoal-black with patches of gray printed weathering.

Scratch-like markings and uneven textures create the impression of an older advertising sign.

The aged appearance provides an attractive contrast with the bright yellow lettering and red airplane accents.

A bold red rim outlines the circular design.

This border helps frame the artwork while coordinating with the airplane and traffic-signal details.

The overall palette is deliberately limited to a few strong colors.

Black provides depth.

Yellow creates bright, easily recognizable lettering.

Red introduces energy and emphasizes the aviation imagery.

White adds contrast to the Ethyl slogan.

These colors make the sign a natural fit for classic garages, industrial workshops, and vintage Americana interiors.

The distressed finish gives the reproduction nostalgic character without making it an original antique.

A Compact 14-Inch Round Sign for Garage Walls

With its 14-inch diameter, the Signal Gasoline sign works in a wide variety of indoor spaces.

Its round format is particularly attractive when displayed alongside rectangular motor oil advertisements, vintage automotive posters, and custom-shaped petroleum signs.

The compact size makes it suitable for both individual display and larger collections.

Excellent places to display this vintage sign include:

• Classic car garages: Add traditional gasoline advertising beside restored or collectible vehicles.

• Home workshops: Decorate above a workbench or near tool cabinets.

• Man caves: Introduce aviation-inspired petroleum artwork into a personalized retreat.

• Home bars: Add a nostalgic commercial advertising accent.

• Game rooms: Create a colorful conversation piece with the airplane and traffic-signal graphics.

• Automotive-themed offices: Display alongside classic car photographs and historic advertising reproductions.

• Aviation-themed rooms: Complement model airplanes and vintage flight artwork.

• Petroliana collections: Pair with gasoline signs, motor oil advertisements, and service station memorabilia.

• Garage gallery walls: Combine the compact round sign with larger decorative pieces.

The vivid yellow lettering and red airplane create a strong focal point even in smaller spaces.

Handmade in the USA from Heavy-Gauge American Steel

The Vintage Signal Gasoline Airplane Metal Sign is handmade in the United States using durable 24-gauge American steel.

Unlike ordinary paper posters or lightweight decorative prints, this reproduction features genuine steel construction intended for attractive indoor wall display.

The artwork is applied using a dye-sublimation process in which the image is baked into a prepared, powder-coated metal surface.

This produces a durable printed finish while preserving the bright yellow lettering, red airplane graphics, and weathered black background.

Each sign is handmade to order using American-sourced steel.

The combination of classic petroleum advertising and quality steel construction makes this reproduction an attractive alternative to conventional garage posters.

Important: This metal sign is intended for indoor use only. Exposure to rain, moisture, or outdoor conditions may damage the finish or cause rusting.

A Nostalgic Connection Between Aviation and Gasoline Advertising

The development of automobile travel and powered aviation inspired some of the most memorable commercial illustrations of the twentieth century.

Aircraft became powerful symbols of speed, technology, and progress.

Gasoline companies frequently used transportation imagery to create recognizable advertising messages.

The Signal Gasoline sign reflects that visual tradition.

Its airplane illustration suggests speed and excitement, while the slogan “Ethyl Makes Cars Fly” connects aviation imagery with automotive marketing.

The bright lettering, simple company identity, and dramatic black background help recreate the atmosphere of historical roadside advertising.

For collectors interested in transportation history, the artwork celebrates the broader connection between aircraft, automobiles, and petroleum marketing.

The finished piece is a modern decorative reproduction, not an authenticated original service station sign or an advertisement assigned to a verified historical year.

An Attractive Addition to Petroliana Collections

Collectors of historical gasoline and motor oil advertising often appreciate signs featuring recognizable company names, unusual slogans, and traditional commercial illustrations.

Known as petroliana, this collecting category includes gasoline advertisements, oil company signs, vintage oil cans, and service station memorabilia.

The Signal Gasoline sign fits naturally into this tradition.

Its streamlined airplane makes it visually different from petroleum advertisements featuring stars, animal mascots, or gasoline pumps.

The old-fashioned traffic signal adds another distinctive element.

The Ethyl slogan helps give the artwork a specialized collector identity.

For enthusiasts displaying a variety of petroleum brands, the yellow-and-red design creates attractive contrast alongside other vintage gasoline signs.

Explore our Gas and Oil Metal Signs collection for additional nostalgic petroleum advertising.

You can also browse our Vintage Automotive Metal Signs category for more classic garage decorations.

American Ikons Licensed Collection

This Signal Gasoline reproduction belongs to the American Ikons licensed collection.

The collection features historical-style commercial advertising artwork inspired by traditional gasoline, motor oil, and automotive subjects.

The Signal design stands out because of its streamlined airplane, dramatic colors, and memorable advertising slogan.

Its 14-inch round size also makes it easy to coordinate with other petroleum signs from the collection.

Collectors interested in building a matching-size display can combine different company logos, symbols, and advertising styles.

The resulting arrangement celebrates the variety of traditional American gasoline graphics.

Pair with Other Vintage Aviation and Gasoline Signs

The Signal Gasoline sign is especially attractive alongside other petroleum advertisements featuring aviation imagery.

The Atlantic Gas Metal Sign – 14 x 14 Inches combines a vintage airplane and automobile with the slogan Aviation Tested.

For a different aviation-themed lubricant advertisement, the Ocean Liner Motor Oil Metal Sign – 12 x 18 Inches features a large four-engine flying boat.

The Vintage Aviation Gasoline Metal Sign – 14 x 14 Inches offers another traditional petroleum advertising theme.

Customers interested in the broader Signal brand can also explore additional gasoline advertising designs in our Gas and Oil Metal Signs collection.

These complementary products make it easy to create a display celebrating classic aircraft imagery and traditional petroleum marketing.

A Thoughtful Gift for Classic Car and Aviation Enthusiasts

Looking for a distinctive gift for someone who appreciates vintage aircraft, classic automobiles, or old-fashioned gasoline advertising?

The Vintage Signal Gasoline Airplane Metal Sign – 14-Inch Round makes an attractive choice for collectors who enjoy American-made decorative steel signs.

Its dramatic airplane illustration, memorable slogan, and bold black-and-yellow artwork create a recognizable vintage appearance.

An appealing gift for:

• Classic car owners and restoration enthusiasts

• Vintage aviation memorabilia collectors

• Signal Gasoline advertising collectors

• Petroliana enthusiasts

• Garage and workshop owners

• Man cave and home bar decorators

• Collectors of historic commercial graphics

• Fans of unusual gasoline slogans

• Automotive history enthusiasts

• Anyone who appreciates American-made garage wall décor

Whether displayed individually or alongside other gasoline advertisements, this reproduction adds colorful nostalgic character to an indoor space.

Why Choose This Vintage Signal Gasoline Sign?

Product highlights include:

• Streamlined airplane illustration: Bright red-and-yellow aircraft spanning the center.

• Bold SIGNAL GASOLINE lettering: Oversized yellow words arranged around the circular design.

• Ethyl Makes Cars Fly slogan: Memorable historical-style petroleum advertising.

• Traffic-signal emblem: Small GO graphic above the airplane.

• Distressed black background: Printed wear creates vintage character.

• Bright red circular border: Frames the artwork and complements the airplane.

• Convenient 14-inch diameter: Suitable for garages, workshops, man caves, and collections.

• American Ikons licensed artwork: Distinctive nostalgic commercial design.

• Handmade in the USA: Crafted using durable 24-gauge American steel.

• Dye-sublimated graphics: Artwork baked into the coated metal surface.

• Excellent collector appeal: Combines gasoline advertising with aviation imagery.

Bring Classic Signal Gasoline Advertising to Your Wall

Celebrate the colorful visual heritage of American petroleum advertising with the Vintage Signal Gasoline Airplane Metal Sign – 14-Inch Round.

From its striking red-and-yellow airplane and bold SIGNAL GASOLINE lettering to its distressed black background, traffic-signal emblem, and memorable Ethyl Makes Cars Fly slogan, this reproduction captures the personality of traditional roadside advertising.

Handmade in the USA from 24-gauge American steel, the sign combines nostalgic artwork with quality metal craftsmanship.

Add this vintage Signal Gasoline metal sign to your favorite indoor space and bring classic aviation-inspired petroleum advertising to your garage, workshop, or collection.