Check out some of these autos hops found in Southern California. The photos below depict autos hops with either a unique building structure or classic retro signage.

Brake Services
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

This Brake Services location sports the familiar Bear on its marquee. The sign also appears to be neon, although who knows whether it still lights up these days.

More of these roadside auto bears, most from California, can be found here at Roadside Peek's Roadside Auto Bears.

Engler Bros. Motor Parts
Santa Monica, CA
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

This neon marquee for Engler Bros. Motor Parts was recently saved from destruction during a recent Santa Monica ordinance banning certain signage. The L.A. Conservancy's Modern Committee played a role in saving some of the historic signage of the city from being relegated to the city dump.

Valley View Auto Parts
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

This old sign is for the Valley View Auto Parts. Once upon a time, this sign beamed its services proudly to the roadside public.

Goodyear Tires
Photo courtesy Steve Jones

Here's an old Goodyear Tire sign from 1958. The sign may even light up the sky at night.

Evans Auto Care Center
San Bernardino, CA
Photo courtesy David Carrasco

Check out the Evans Auto Care Center marquee in San Bernardino. This bright red arrow points the way into the auto service for motorists needing a little stopover for their autos. 08-05

Scotty's Mufflers
San Bernardino, CA
Photo courtesy David Carrasco

San Bernardino is home to Scotty's Muffler Service and its old rooftop sign.

Once up on a time, these types of business were more of a norm. 08-05

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