Chrysler Plymouth Parts and Service Sign

[pkhammer]

  This sign supposedly came out of a defunct Chrysler/Plymouth dealership back in the 80's. It measures about 12" thick face-to-face of plastic back-lit panels x 36" high and 72" long. I can't find much information on it so any input as to date, scarcity and value would be welcomed. 

  Maybe @3macboys would know something about it.

 

  In the same location this sign was found was a HUGE 4' high x 16' long sign that read "Welcome to Plymouth-Land!". It was hand painted on two 4'x8' sheets of plywood butted end-to-end. It was so well done I thought it was metal from a distance. I unfortunately failed to get a photo of it.

[Mike McCandless]

Plastic is still tough on value, just not drawing big money. The issue with these are transporting them without breaking. 1-1500 and likely by someone that's close or coming through due to to logistics issues. 

[Robert G. Smits]

I would agree with Mile.  I would not touch anything plastic that has to be transported.  I would certainly pay $1000-1500 if this were local.  Would be very attractive hanging in someone's garage.  

[pkhammer]

  I appreciate the responses gentlemen! The owner wanted to sell it for a reasonable price so I brought it home before an antique dealer got their hands on it. I like Chryslers but am not a Mopar collector so I will likely offer it to a Chrysler enthusiast once I clean it up and make a cord for it. I'd love to see it lit up!

  I think I can get it to Hershey this fall without damage. I wrapped in shipping blankets and gently strapped it to the wall of my enclosed trailer and it made it home just fine.

[3macboys]

Thanks for the mention!  I'm just back from being away for a few weeks.  Great find!  I'd say 70's era and @Mike McCandless knows  his Mopar signs.  People can be kind of scared of moving plastic but it's actually more durable than you think.  Remember these were made to withstand wind/rain/snow and they do have a fair amount of flex in them.  It's impacts that cause the damage.  I had an NOS 5 ft X 5 ft in one in the original crate that I shipped to Minnesota by truck with no issues - the crate was open faced that I just covered with light weight masonite.  I'd build a simple crate out of 2 X 8's around the outside with 1 X 3 strapping to cover the face.