Check out this roadside gem of an auto dealership. Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
and Pontiac located in San Francisco remains a roadside treasure today.
Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
San Francisco, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The neon still glows at Ellis Brooks Chevrolet. Rooftop signage
were all the rage once upon a time, but now are getting rare, especially
those of the neon variety.
Frank Andrews Used Cars
Roseville, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The neon still glows at Frank Andrews Used Cars in Roseville,
including the neon emblem that says safe buy.
Val Strough Chevrolet
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Val Strough Chevrolet neon sign shines brightly
and stands tall above the roadside in Oakland, CA.
Cal West Motors Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a cool sign for the Cal
West Motors. Great part about this sign is that it still lights up
at night.
G&G Used Cars Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
G&G Used Cars features an old neon sign. Once upon a time,
neon signs like this were much more prevalent along the roadside.
Packard
Grass Valley, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's an old blade neon sign for a former Packard dealership in Grass Valley, CA. Not many of these signs still remain.
Menlo Honda (Altered)
Menlo Park, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this marquee for Menlo Honda in Menlo Park. Though the
middle part of the sign appears to be new (imagine what it must have originally
looked like!), the top of the marquee still features a little guy framed
in neon.
UPDATE 04/03 : Sadly, the neon "little guy" no
longer sits atop the Menlo Honda sign. The rest of the sign is still there,
just the neon figure has been removed. Many thanks
to Mark Pedersen for update. 04-03