Description
Origins: Circa 1930s–40s
This vertical Motorola neon sign advertising “Auto Radio” and “Home Radio” was manufactured during a transformative era for American technology and roadside marketing. The Motorola brand, born in 1928 from Paul Galvin’s vision, quickly rose to prominence by introducing some of the first successful car radios—a revolutionary idea for the time.
This sign was a beacon for both automobile service stations and home electronics dealers, proudly displaying Motorola’s innovation in both sectors. Its unique curved face was engineered for maximum visibility from passing roads, drawing attention with brilliant neon lighting and bold porcelain graphics.
Marked with the original ID code: D-506-A—a manufacturer stamp authenticating its vintage origin.
101-Point Museum Quality Restoration by H.J. Nick
This sign has undergone a comprehensive 101-point restoration by award-winning designer H.J. Nick, ensuring it meets the highest standards for museum-quality presentation and functionality.
Restoration Features:
- Original porcelain face preserved in its authentic, aged condition—not repainted or resurfaced
- Internal wiring and electrical components upgraded to modern, UL-certified standards for cool running and energy efficiency
- Neon tubing re-crafted using period-correct glass and traditional neon-bending techniques
Steel frame meticulously refinished in rust-resistant matte black
Motorola
Specifications
- Type: Single-Sided Genuine Vintage Neon Sign
- Style: Rectangular Porcelain-Enamel
- Company: Motorola
- Product: Radio Equipment
- Date of Manufacture: 1930s-40s
- Place of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Multi-color – Red and Yellow
- Dimensions: 8 inches x 60 inches – 52 lbs
- Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain; Sign Face Unrestored (Cleaned Only); Fully Restored Neon & Electrical
- Neon Details: All Neon Glass, Solid-State Transformers, Wiring, Mounts, and Switches Have Been Fully Replaced
- Hanging Details: Comes with H.J. Nick’s Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” for Perfectly Level Display
This restoration retains the soul and visual character of the original piece, while ensuring decades of continued safe operation.
Collector Significance And Investment Security
Perfect for:
- Neon art collectors and investors
- Americana and automobilia enthusiasts
- Interior designers curating nostalgic spaces
- Historical institutions or museums
The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification ensures each piece to be the genuine article. Backed by our over a century of experience, with our word is our bond reputation and guaranteeing or your money back “forever”. The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification makes this item one of the highest appreciating, collectible investments that you can make. These items can be insured at stated value, usually on your home owners policy, for little added premium. Thus, making this a safer investment than even those insured by the FDIC, is much more fun to own, and puts you in control instead of the bank.

When we use the terms “Museum Quality” and “Historically Correct,” we are indicating our world-class process. We absolutely preserve all original signs, badges, glass with anomalies, natural aged patinas, and everything that makes a vintage item collectible. Maintaining non-structural damage, all age, wear, and tear is proudly displayed to showcase each item’s unique charm.
Due to our earned reputation, we have the good fortune to be in high demand by collectors. Because most of our items have a waiting list, if you’re looking for a specific collectible, please ask to be put on our first come, first served list (refundable deposit required).
We are the oldest and largest seller of fine art, historically correct, museum quality antiques and genuine, investment quality classic Americana.
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All Items Are Of Highest Museum Quality World Class Collector Level
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