Vintage 40s Automotive Oil Change Service Reminder Dashboard Tag Indianapolis,In For Sale

Vintage 40s Automotive Oil Change Service Reminder Dashboard Tag Indianapolis,In.

AI: During the 1930s and 1940s, mechanics would attach or pin these metal promotional pieces inside a vehicle's cabin or on the dashboard. They served as rolling advertisements and allowed mechanics to write down the mileage or date when the vehicle's oil, grease, or battery would next need to be serviced. Business Details: The text reads "Jenkin's Service Station", which operated out of 25th & College (2502 College Ave) in Indianapolis, Ind. Historic newspapers from 1937 confirm that the shop used the old "Talbot" phone exchange system (Ta. 2138) shown on the piece.

Weighs 1 ounce. No chips, cracks. Used Indiana estate find. Ships same day from Indiana. See all my pictures as they are part of description. Pick up in New Castle Indiana or shipping is posted.