{"product_id":"redex-conversion-enamel-sign","title":"Redex Conversion Tin Sign","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68b1b201-a7b4-8328-9588-98ce49da4e98-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-138\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4fb6e4d8-fa2f-4f52-accb-07b5fd5ac029\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eThis striking Redex Additive Service Conversion sign is an excellent example of mid-20th-century British motoring advertising. Featuring the brand’s famous red cross design, it represents an era when fuel and oil additives were marketed as revolutionary products promising smoother running, better performance, and engine protection for motorists across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additive Service Conversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin advertising sign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"547\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted tin with printed graphics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, cream, black, and yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced for Redex Ltd., London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall condition with light surface wear and minimal signs of age; bright colours and clean finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eRedex was founded in 1922 and became a household name in British motoring by the 1940s and 1950s. The company marketed its fuel additives as performance boosters that “revitalised” engines by cleaning carbon deposits and improving efficiency. Its products were widely endorsed by garages and motoring enthusiasts alike, and Redex even established a network of “Redex Service Stations” across the UK, where drivers could have their cars “Redexed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eThe famous “Redex Conversion” was a popular garage service that involved adding Redex additive to the petrol, engine oil, gearbox, and back axle, promising a smoother, cleaner, and more powerful drive. Advertisements from the time boasted that Redex “transforms performance” and “saves wear and fuel,” claims echoed in the wording on this sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eRedex’s branding was instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive red “X” emblem, symbolising the company’s mission to cross out engine troubles. The firm became synonymous with reliability and mechanical care during Britain’s post-war motoring boom, when millions of new motorists were hitting the roads in search of affordable maintenance solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eThe sign’s bold design captures the essence of 1950s industrial advertising. Its cream background, vivid red “X,” and confident black lettering make it both eye-catching and authoritative. The bottom panel encourages motorists to “Add Redex to Engine Oil, Gear Box, Back Axle \u0026amp; Fuel,” neatly summarising the company’s promise of all-round engine improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eMade of tin and designed for wall or garage display, this sign would have been a common sight in service stations and workshops throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The durability of its construction has allowed many of these signs to survive in impressive condition, making them highly collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eRedex advertising items have long been popular with collectors of motoring memorabilia, thanks to their vibrant designs and strong association with post-war garage culture. This particular sign, with its clean typography and bold imagery, is a perfect example of the brand’s classic mid-century look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eIts excellent condition and bright finish make it a standout piece for display in any collection of petroliana or vintage motoring décor. As an authentic survivor from the heyday of the British garage, it evokes the optimism and innovation of the golden age of motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eOriginal Redex Additive Service Conversion tin sign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eProduced circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eFeatures classic red “X” logo with bold typography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eBright, clean surface with minimal age wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eHighly collectible and ideal for garage or display use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3775\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Redex sign is an evocative piece of motoring history, capturing the post-war spirit of innovation and performance that defined one of Britain’s most recognisable automotive brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58817857388893,"sku":"AM400","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251016-WA0086_abd86828-9350-48e0-819c-cf4878e48232.jpg?v=1760702785","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/redex-conversion-enamel-sign","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}