{"product_id":"dunlop-enamel-sign","title":"Dunlop Enamel Sign","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking piece of automobilia, this large vintage enamel sign showcases classic Dunlop branding in all its bold, sun-faded glory. Finished in vibrant yellow with a red border and the famous \"Dunlop Stock\" roundel, this original advertising sign would once have hung proudly outside a tyre depot or garage forecourt, announcing the presence of Britain's most trusted tyre brand. Today, it stands as a superb centrepiece for any collection of motoring or garage memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis genuine Dunlop enamel sign features a rectangular pressed-steel body finished in glossy yellow enamel with a contrasting red painted border. At the top sits the circular \"Dunlop Stock\" emblem, rendered in red and black, while the word \"DUNLOP\" spans the sign in bold black lettering beneath it. Below this, the famous slogan \"The first tyre in the World\" appears in elegant black script, capturing the confident, no-nonsense advertising style of the period. The sign is stamped \"REF. MS. 3\/1\" and bears the maker's name, Jordan, Bilston, along its lower edge — a well-known Midlands enamel sign manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunlop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jordan, Bilston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS. 3\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e122cm x 92cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed steel with vitreous enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow ground with red border, black lettering and red\/black roundel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold \"Dunlop Stock\" logo, embossed slogan \"The first tyre in the World\", maker's stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forecourt and garage advertising display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage condition with honest age-related wear, chipping and surface loss consistent with decades of outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDunlop grew to become one of the most recognisable names in British motoring history, supplying tyres to generations of drivers and famously trading on its claim as the maker of \"the first tyre in the world.\" Enamel signs such as this were a common sight outside garages, tyre depots and motor factors throughout the twentieth century, serving as durable, weatherproof advertising that could withstand years of exposure to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduced by Jordan of Bilston, a respected name in British enamel sign manufacturing, this piece reflects the craftsmanship that went into vitreous enamel advertising — a process that fused powdered glass to steel to create colours that would hold their brightness for decades, even under constant sun and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sign's composition is a masterclass in period advertising design: a punchy yellow background ensures maximum visibility from a distance, while the red \"Dunlop Stock\" roundel draws the eye immediately to the brand. The bold black lettering of \"DUNLOP\" dominates the centre, with the flowing script slogan beneath adding a touch of character to an otherwise strong, graphic layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGenuine signs of age — including chipping to the enamel, surface rust at the fixing holes, and gentle fading — only add to the sign's authenticity, telling the story of decades spent facing the elements outside a working garage or depot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOriginal enamel advertising signs are among the most sought-after category of automobilia, prized for their bold colours, durability, and the way they instantly evoke the atmosphere of a bygone service station. Dunlop signage in particular remains highly desirable thanks to the brand's enduring reputation and the striking simplicity of its classic yellow-and-red livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCollectors especially value pieces that retain crisp lettering, strong colour, and legible maker's marks, as this example does with its clear Jordan, Bilston stamp. Signs like this display beautifully alongside petrol pumps, oil cans, and other garage ephemera to recreate the feel of a traditional motoring workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal vintage Dunlop enamel advertising sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBold yellow, red and black colourway with \"Dunlop Stock\" roundel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSlogan: \"The first tyre in the World\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManufactured by Jordan, Bilston (Ref. MS. 3\/1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuine age-related wear adding to its authentic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHighly collectible piece of automobilia and motoring history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis vintage Dunlop enamel sign is a genuinely eye-catching survivor from Britain's motoring past. With its bold graphic design, celebrated brand heritage, and honest patina of age, it makes a fantastic statement piece for any serious collector of automobilia or garage memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65536290488669,"sku":"AM525","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-10at4.29.56PM3.jpg?v=1786376011","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/dunlop-enamel-sign","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}