A Neon “Built Ford Tough” Sign Will Light Up Your Man Cave
Gentlemen, start your engines!
If you’re looking for that perfect piece for your man cave wall, we have got a choice pick right here.
Built Ford Tough. This Neonetics Ford neon sign will add some testosterone to any space.
Even if you think your cave is perfect, there’s always room for more, and this sign will act like the cherry on top of the perfect sundae.
Neon Lights
Neon lighting has been around for over a hundred years: in December of 1910, a dude named George Claude first demonstrated neon lighting at the Paris Motor Show. Most notably used in Times Square, neon lighting enjoyed its height of popularity from 1920 to 1960. Why not add a bit of lighting nostalgia with some neon of your own?
In case you’re unaware, a neon sign uses a tube containing gas which, then electricity is applied via electrodes through the glass. The charge causes a discharge of electrical glow, creating light. The glass and the mixture of gasses cause the different colors. The very first neon signs in the United States were purchased by a Packard car dealership located in Los Angeles. The owner paid $1,250 each for two signs, both of which read “Packard.” The trend snowballed and became extremely popular for use in outdoor lighting displays.
The best part about neon signs is that they can last many years: possibly decades. So when you buy a neon sign like this Built Ford Tough one, you have to realize that it may seem pricey but if you average that cost over ten years, it’s not that unreasonable. And it sure costs a lot less than the original Packard signs.
Or maybe you’re looking for that perfect gift for the Ford lover in your life. Imagine how happy your husband, brother, father, or friend would be to receive one of these signs for his man cave space!
A Little More about the Product…
This Ford neon sign is made from hand-blown glass, plugs into any regular wall outlet, and requires absolutely no assembly. It measures 12 inches deep, 33 inches wide, and 34 inches high; its shipping weight is 70 pounds.
The neon tubes are mounted onto a black metal grid which can hang against any window, wall, or sit on a shelf. If you’ve got no wall space, imagine how this sign would look mounted in an oversized window in your garage; the sign will greet you every time you head out to your space. Don’t have a window? Then show your handyman skills and build a special shelf to showcase this awesome neon sign. Wouldn’t this look great high on the wall above your bar?
Shipping Info
You can purchase the neon Built Ford Tough sign through Amazon. Amazon lists it for $459.99.
The Amazon seller is Game Room Guys. At the moment, they will ship only to the Continental US only.
If you like this sign, but don’t want to spend so much, then check out the Ford Racing Neon Clock for $49.99.
Like the sign, the clock has a minimum 10-year life expectancy, and is made with hand-blown glass neon tubing that lights up the outer rim of the clock face.
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