I saw this sign in a collection yesterday. It is one which I hadn't seen before, and presumably it predates Holden cars, so I would guess its vintage as post WW2, but before 1948. Does anyone know for sure?
(http://s7.postimage.org/7rh36yyrb/DSCF6994.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7rh36yyrb/)
Cool Sign
Nice piece of history in good condition too,
GM became GMH here in 1931 so really could be any time between then and 1948
Cheers Stewy 8)
I would guess that it is pre WW2.
I think the Marquette was only around in the late 20's, early 30's.
Though the sign is for parts and not cars, I doubt GMH would advertise they stock parts for a 15 year old car at that stage.
Regards
Alex
Thanks fellas for the ideas. I hadn't heard of the Marquette before to be honest. I should have checked what it was. Your theories about 1930s makes sense after that. :D
I was talking with a guy I know who restored a Marquette last year. He says they were built between July 1929 and June 1930 and that GMH stopped all advertising for the car in July 1930. Of course ads for parts could well have continued after ads for the car stopped.
I hope that helps to narrow it down even more.
Cheers
David