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Automobile Zippos
The automobile revolutionized transportation in the 20th Century and became on of the most important "must have" consumer goods. Evidence of the popularity of the automobile can be seen everywhere which is exemplified on the Zippo lighter. Not only did automobile manufacturers advertise on Zippo lighters, but automotive related organizations, dealers, and manufacturers of accessories and parts used Zippos too.
The Big Three and other automobile manufacturers used Zippos extensively to promote their brands. Tire, sparkplug, and battery manufacturers of auto-related products used Zippos. See a rare 1934 Champion Zippo.
1949-54 Zippo with the winged wheel of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or "Indy". The first race was held on the Indy Speedway in 1909. The lighter was a gift "From Tony and Wilbur". 1958 Zippo for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a checkered flag on the reverse. 1968 Zippo advertising Checker Cabs. This 1952-53 Zippo has a Cadillac logo H.H. Wright, Inc., Eureka Funeral Cars. Was owned by W. Schmidt. 1953 Zippo for AAA of Mansfield, Ohio. The American Automobile Association was formed in 1902. 1959 Zippo with a Hathaway Bakeries Division van. 1955-56 Zippo with parking meters, Compliments of Traffic Appliance Corp. Los Angeles, California. The automobile inspired the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron. The first race was held in 1935. This 1955 Soap Box Derby Zippo was given to George W. Gilmore, Guest , "Out of this World" August 13, 1955, Akron Ohio.
1961 Zippo for The Cleveland Automobile Club World Travel Department Est. 1900. | |||||||
