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1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

stevo — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:00:23 +0000

This retro poster print is one of four prints of Gilmore Oil .Gilmore Oil –What began as a farmers market and grew to be a successful dairy farm, resulted in Arthur Fremont Gilmore striking oil at the turn of the century in Los Angeles, California. The Gilmore family took their fortune and became very active in the community, constructing Gilmore Stadium in 1934 with the very first race track specifically designed for midget racers.

This reproduction poster print from 1937 measures 15.5 inches wide x 21.5 inches tall. Makes for a great gift.

1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

July 4, 1933 Los Angeles Air Races Poster Print

stevo — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:00:53 +0000

1933 Los Angeles Air Races Poster Print

Today is July 4 th !! Happy Birthday America !! Back in 1933 there was the Los Angeles Air Races. This poster print measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. A great reproduction poster from the 30′s.

1934 Los Angeles Municipal Airport Pacific Speedway Poster Print

stevo — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:29 +0000

1934 Los Angeles Municipal Airport Pacific Speedway Poster Print

Before Los Angeles International Airport became a bustling modern airport, it included L.A. Municipal Airport Speedway, where cars raced from 1934 to 1936. Speed-mad Angelenos flocked to the two-mile dirt track to see such daredevils as Rex Mays of Riverside, Louie Meyer of Los Angeles, Lou Moore of San Gabriel and Kelly Petillo of Huntington Park, who wore dashing scarves, white-cloth headgear and goggles during their adventures. In the early part of the 20th century, L.A. was the centerpiece of motor racing. In Beverly Hills and Culver City, tracks were made of lumber. Long Beach and Santa Monica used city streets. Lincoln Heights and Saugus favored dirt. In fact, according to author Harold L. Osmer, Southern California was the biggest racing market in the world.

This program poster print from 1934 is awesome. The reproduction poster measures 16 inches wide x 20 inches tall, will make for a great candidate to be framed up for the garage, shop, office or workshop.

1923 St. Louis Air Races Poster Print

stevo — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

1923 St. Louis Air Races Poster Print

First comes Father’s Day , then right after that is summer. Car shows everywhere, swap meets, local fairs and fests. So many places to go , a lot of good times ahead . Car shows, motorcycle show, boat shows, ….and Air Shows.

This 1923 St. Louis Air Races Poster Print just gives a glimpse of what it was like back in the day. This awesome reproduction print would look great in the office . I carry a small handful of airplane racing prints, six altogether.

All great prints from a wonderful era. I will put together an Air Races collection up in the store sometime shortly. I offer them at a steal of a price with free shipping .

But for now you buy the 1923 St. Louis Air Races Poster Print in the eBay Store , or thru my Amazon WebStore.

Classic Retro 1949 Gilmore Stadium Midget Racing Poster Print

stevo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:43:29 +0000

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1949 was the time …..

the place……… Gilmore Stadium !!

This Gilmore Stadium poster is great. Gilmore Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Los Angeles, California. It opened in May 1934 and demolished in 1952. The stadium was built by Earl Gilmore, son of Arthur F. Gilmore and president of A. F. Gilmore Oil, a California-based petroleum company which was developed after Arthur struck oil on the family property.

Midget car racing was invented at the track. The track hosted midget car racing from the track’s debut in May 1934 to 1950.The 1939 Turkey Night Grand Prix was held at the track.

Notable drivers that raced at the track include Danny Bakes, Bill Betteridge, Fred Friday, Perry Grimm, Sam Hanks, Curly Mills, Danny Oakes, Roy Russing, Bob Swanson, Bill Vukovich, Rodger Ward, and Karl Young. Drivers that were killed at the track include Ed Haddad, Swede Lindskog, Speedy Lockwood, Frankie Lyons, and Chet Mortemore.

1949 Gilmore Stadium Midget Racing Poster Print

1928 Los Angeles Air Races Poster Print

stevo — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:16:43 +0000

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Friday is here, and the weekend is upon us. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting long. Getting up early in the AM really shows it. It is so peaceful in the morning.

I have a small handful of Air Racing posters. This 1928 Los Angeles Air Races Poster Print is a pretty cool one. I have 6 air racing posters in all , two from LA, one New York, one Chicago, one from St Louis, and one from Cleveland. All ranging from 1925 thru 1933. Each one is just as cool as the other.

1928 Los Angeles Air Races Poster Print

You can buy one in my Amazon WebStore or my eBay Store.

1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print

stevo — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:36:28 +0000

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1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print. Measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. Date of event was July 9, 1934 at the Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gilmore Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Los Angeles, California. It was opened in May 1934 and demolished in 1952.Midget car racing was invented at the track. The track hosted midget car racing from the track’s debut in May 1934 to 1950. The 1939 Turkey Night Grand Prix was held at the track. Rodger Ward drove Vic Edelbrock’s midget car in a famous August 10, 1950 event at Gilmore Stadium. Ward shocked the racing world by breaking Offenhauser engine’s winning streak by sweeping the events at Gilmore Stadium that night.

A great quality reproduction poster print, would make for a great Father’s Day gift. Dad would love to hang this up in his workshop or garage.

1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print