Century in Algeria Vintage Racing Metal Sign - 12" x 18"

The artwork presents a bold French-language racing poster for "Centenaire de L'Algerie," with cream block lettering set across a deep green field. Below the title, a red open-wheel race car marked with the number 5 cuts across a warm yellow background, while a stylized figure with flowing hair and sweeping green drapery adds motion above it. The composition reflects Art Deco poster design through geometric type, saturated color, and clean areas of contrast that lead from the headline to the car and down to the event information. Text in the lower panel identifies "Courses Automobiles D'Oran," "circuit d'Arcole," the dates "26 & 27 Avril," and "1930," giving the piece a clear early motor racing and North African event character. For collectors of vintage automotive signs, the appeal is in the mix of period typography, racing imagery, and bold poster color.

The aged border, green and yellow palette, and French lettering give the artwork a strong period look that fits naturally with garage art metal signs, workshop decor, office walls, or a man cave built around automotive history.

Specifications

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

Sign Variations:

• Century in Algeria Metal Sign - 16" x 24"

Each piece is produced with a craft-focused process that keeps the reproduced artwork crisp and faithful to the character of the original poster style.