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TITLE:Vintage 1950s Kirk Chevrolet Leather Key Fob Newtown Square PA ELgin 6-1300 ChevyITEM SPECIFICS:
Condition: Used (Pre-owned vintage item with natural age-appropriate wear)
Make: Chevrolet / ChevyEra: 1950s / Mid-CenturyMaterial: Genuine Split LeatherCountry/Region of Manufacture: United StatesOriginal/Reproduction: Original Promotional Handout
DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is a fantastic piece of mid-century automotive history: an original vintage teardrop leather advertising key fob from the long-defunct Kirk Chevrolet dealership in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
This authentic dealership promotional piece dates back to the mid-to-late 1950s, matching the exact era of the classic Tri-Five Chevys, early Corvettes, and Impalas.
Key Features & Historical Highlights
Front Embossing
Deeply stamped text reads:
"Kirk Chevrolet / Newtown Square, Pa. / CHEVROLET / ELgin 6-1300".
Classic 1950s Bowtie: Features the iconic split-bar open bowtie logo variation used by General Motors during the 1950s.
Alphanumeric Exchange:
Features the historic "ELgin 6" telephone exchange assigned specifically to the Newtown Square/Delaware County geographic area before All-Number Calling was introduced in the early 1960s.
Construction:
Stamped from a thick, single layer of genuine split leather with an unlined textured back.
Hardware:
Comes complete with its original vintage metal ball chain completely intact.
Details:
This key fob is in remarkable vintage shape for its age. The leather has a beautiful natural patina with clear, highly legible embossing. The reverse side shows the authentic rough texture of vintage split hide. There is minor age-appropriate softening to the leather, but no dry rotting, heavy cracking, or deep stains. The original ball chain functions smoothly.
Buyer to receive fast and free shipping to any address in the USA.
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