Milwaukee 1913 Vintage Automotive Metal Sign - 12" x 18"

This Milwaukee 1913 artwork presents a bold early auto racing poster look, anchored by large black lettering on a weathered golden yellow background. The visible text reads Auto Races, State Fair Park, Milwaukee, 1913, with additional hand-lettered race details including 300 mile, Sun. Aug. 3rd, and Admission 50 cents. A red open-wheel race car dominates the lower half, with two helmeted figures seated in the cockpit and energetic black linework giving the composition a period-inspired feel.

The artwork has the grit and charm of vintage advertising, with distressed typography, scuffed color, and a layout that reflects early motorsport imagery. The warm yellow field, deep black type, and bright red racer create a strong graphic punch without losing the aged character of the original-style illustration. For collectors of vintage automotive metal signs or anyone building a garage wall around racing history, this piece brings a clear 1913 Milwaukee auto race theme with plenty of visual texture.

Specifications

• Measurements: 12 inches by 18 inches
• Weight: 2 lbs.
• Made after ordered
• Made in the USA
• Heavy 24 gauge American steel is laser cut and primed then the design is baked onto the metal using sublimation
• Pre-drilled and riveted for easy hanging

Sign Variations:

• Milwaukee 1913 Metal Sign - 16" x 24"

Careful metal preparation and a baked image-transfer process give the reproduction crisp color while keeping the racing artwork front and center.