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Onoto Pen Advertising Car - By Randy Sawyer


After World War I, many army staff cars were auctioned off in Europe. Some were bought by advertisers for the purpose of conversions to delivery vans with traveling signboards. This one boldly proclaims the "Onoto Pen". The model was converted from a Snapperroo Bentley in the 1970's to make this unusual conversation piece. Dry transfer lettering was used on the body, and the body alterations and standing roof sign made with sheet styrene.

Posted June 6, 2004