Vintage "Restaurants" Painted Aluminum Lettering Sign crock Opel is a German automobile

Opel is a German automobile manufacturer formerly owned by GM from 1929-2017

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Vintage "Restaurants" Painted Aluminum Lettering Sign crock Opel is a German automobileStriking mid century aluminum channel letter sign spelling "RESTAURANTS" in bold serif capitals, finished in green enamel with a contrasting white horizontal mount frame. Each letter is individually formed and bolted to two supporting rails, reflecting the durable, utilitarian fabrication style of roadside and diner signage from the postwar era. The piece's large format and clean letter geometry evoke the optimism and functionality of mid century