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


Colton Radiator
Colton, CA
Photo and info courtesy David Carrasco

Here's the sign for the Colton Radiator, located where else but in Colton. This is one of the best looking signs in the area with a nice red arrow to guide customers in. 08-05


Firestone
Los Angeles, CA

Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's an old Firestone shop in Los Angeles. Check out the streamline look of the building and the wide port. 04-06

 

 


Gil's Mufflers
Northridge, CA

Photo and info courtesy Jim Rowe

Here's the old sign for Gil's Mufflers, which has been in business since 1955. Gil's is located on Roscoe blvd just east of Reseda in Northridge.

in 1958, old man Gil put a set of glasspacks on my '57 Ford Fairlane for $50 and
torched the front springs for $2 each. In 1998, Gil's Son was still running the place and put a set of glasspacks on my '62 Ranchero ... for $350. 11-08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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