Zippo Car Booklet Collectible Of The Year 1998 cover
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The Zippo Car booklet is a rare original collector’s document included with the 1998 Zippo Car Collectible of the Year, documenting the fascinating history of the iconic Zippo Car and its connection to Zippo Manufacturing Company. The 12-page booklet traces the story of the original 1947 Chrysler Saratoga-New Yorker, from its creation and years of promotional use to its disappearance and eventual rediscovery and restoration in the 1990s. It also documents the restoration process, including mechanical and electrical work, and explains how the newly restored Zippo Car became the inspiration for the 1998 Limited Edition Collectible of the Year. The booklet further presents the Zippo/Case Visitors Center in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee and the historical significance of the company’s collectible tradition. As original Zippo ephemera from 1998, this booklet is a valuable reference for collectors researching the Zippo Car, Zippo Collectible of the Year 1998, vintage Zippo memorabilia and the history of Zippo Manufacturing Company.

Scanned from original printed material in the collection.