Rare 1950s Indy 500 Motor Speedway Zippo Lighter Tony Hulman & Wilbur Shaw For Sale

After the success of the 1946 race, Tony Hulman and Speedway President Wilbur Shaw knew they owed a lot of people thanks for getting this seemingly insurmountable task accomplished. It is *believed the first item they released as a gift of appreciation was a Zippo lighter with a raised wing and wheel on one side and in green letters on the other side "From Tony & Wilbur". A similar lighter with the wing and wheel with flags engraved on one side and "From Tony & Wilbur" in black on the other was more than likely released in the early 1950s

Neither version of the Zippo lighter are easy to find but if one had to choose between the two, the earlier version would be the toughest. Those lighters in pristine condition will command a higher value than those which have been used or are damaged. If either version has the box it enhances the value further and if the Zippo guarantee paper sheet is present, the value is further enhanced

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Rare Antique 1950s Indianapolis Indy 500 Zippo Lighter. It's In Excellent Condition For Age. The Lid And Hinge Are Very Tight. Nice High Quality Made Lighter Sold As Is Please See Pictures For Accurate Description, Ask Questions And Make An Offer