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The GM Heritage Center is proud to announce its Designer Collection of Limited Edition Neon Signs based on the success of its Vintage Collection Neon Sign program. The Designer Collection expands the offering of prestige collectible neon signs for automobile enthusiasts. Each sign in the new Collection will be a unique design developed by someone closely related to the history of the sign.
The first limited editon sign is the Corvette Heritage Neon Sign developed in collaboration with retired GM Vice President Design, Chuck Jordan. This unique design reflects his personal feelings about the 1st generation Corvette - clean, simple, & straight forward, with a unique look and feel. The sign was developed after extensive research at the GM Heritage Center and GM Media Archive to ensure authenticity.
This Corvette Heritage neon sign has been scaled to comfortably fit into a contemporary interior space. The Corvette badge is lighted with white neon behind a chrome bezel and features a bull-nose end panel. Each sign individually manufactured and assembled with the construction techniques, fastener placement and color schemes that were used by the Walker Sign Company in the production of GM Dealership Neon Signs in the1950's.
All panels are constructed with "3003 mill finish" aluminum for strength and durability. Two part catalyst paint has been utilized throughout to produce a porcelain-like finish. This classic neon sign measures 72" x 22" x 6.5" and it is recommend to be mounted on an interior wall. The weight is approximately 50 lbs.
All neon tubing is U.S. commercial grade material. The transformer that powers the signs is equipped with a secondary ground-fault cutoff as required by the National Electric Code. To maximize safety, all neon-wiring connections are made inside the sign. Access to the sign's interior is through a single removable plate located on the back panel. Proper warning labels are prominently display on the panel. The sign meets all UL requirements.
Each custom built sign comes with a personal, serial numbered engraved brass tag attached to the sign.
Please allow 8-10 weeks for your sign to be custom produced. Limited Edition of 200
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