Coke

Coke, a photo by William 74 on Flickr.

Another vintage Coca Cola sign, this one hanging in front of a laundromat in Genoa City, Wisconsin. This sort of sign would have originally been in front of a store or restaurant, the name of which would go where the laundromat's name is now. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if this sign was recycled from an old diner or drugstore.

Coke Machine

Coke Machine, a photo by William 74 on Flickr.

The bottle opener on a very old, very beat up, vintage Coca-Cola machine. This used to be chromed or nickel plated-it's beyond redemption now, I imagine.

The machine sits outside all the time, in front of a vintage fifties themed restaurant.

TtV Tuesday!

Kaiser Manhattan, originally uploaded by William 74.

A rusty old Kaiser Manhattan we've seen once before. I think the "found in a shoebox in the closet" look is appropriate here.

It also occurs to me that I've been showing off photos of old cars with my TtV rig, which means I need to get out with it again.

Drink Coca-Cola

Drink Coca-Cola, originally uploaded by William 74.

Coca-Cola is one of the best known brand names in the world-second perhaps to McDonald's-and Coke memorabilia is very popular. This is a big Coke machine, probably from the early fifties, and would have been in a convenience store or gas station. It's currently being used as decoration at a garden center that happens to be located in a very intact Pure Oil cottage style station.

I've never seen one quite like this, and more importantly I've never seen one with the fifties Squirt logo on it either. It's a sticker, and unfortunately it seems that someone has tried to peel it off sometime in the distant past. Too bad-it may not be original but it added some interest to the machine.