1948 S.C.T.A. First Hot Rod Exposition Metal Sign - 12" x 12"

This artwork shows a 1948 S.C.T.A. First Hot Rod Exposition event design with bold red lettering over a sepia-toned lineup of early hot rods and the people gathered around them. The oversized word EXPO dominates the composition, while smaller copy calls out Jan 23-24-25 1948, National Guard Armory, Los Angeles, Calif. The crowded scene shows roadsters and custom-built machines from multiple angles, giving the piece the look of a period event announcement rather than a modern illustration. The dated event typography places the artwork in early postwar hot rod culture.

The palette stays warm and aged, with cream, tan, black, and bright red doing most of the work. Weathered-looking edges and worn-looking corners add to the old-event-poster feel visible in the artwork. It suits collections centered on historic hot rod imagery, garage art, and the visual energy of early custom car gatherings.

Specifications

• Measures 12 inches by 12 inches
• Weight: 1 lbs.
• Made in the USA
• Handcrafted using heavy 24 gauge American steel
• The sign is laser cut and primed
• The design is baked onto the metal using sublimation
• Made after it is ordered

The production approach is careful and hands-on, aimed at keeping the typography, photographic collage, and aged color work sharp and consistent while preserving the character of the original-style design.