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This vintage NOS Pennzoil \"Indy 500 Oil Special\" pricer sign dates to 1979. It was part of a promotional campaign for Pennzoil motor oil centered on the debut of a revolutionary new race car
Sign Measures 11”L x 8.5”H
Made of cardstock material
The sign features two legends of motorsport and a groundbreaking car:
• The Car: The yellow vehicle is the Chaparral 2K, famously nicknamed the \"Yellow Submarine\" for its Pennzoil livery. Designed by John Barnard, it was the first \"ground effects\" car to compete in the Indianapolis 500
◦ Jim Hall: The team owner and an innovative engineer known for pioneering aerodynamics and ground effects in racing
◦ Al Unser: A four-time Indy 500 winner who drove this car in its 1979 debut.
• The 1979 Race: Al Unser started on the front row and led for 89 laps before a transmission issue ended his race
Item is New Old Stock and show minimal wear from age/storage but otherwise very good condition
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