Zippo advertising lighters are extremely collectible and this 1961 Texaco is no exception. This lighter not only appeals to Zippo lighter collectors, but also to gas and oil memorabilia collectors. The etch and paint graphics really pop against the Brushed Chrome finish and you can’t beat any Zippo in a red and white candy stripe […]
Month: March 2018
500 Millionth Lighter
On June 5, 2012 Zippo produced their 500 millionth lighter……….yes I said 500 MILLION! To commemorate the occasion they released 2 lighters that featured a distinct bottom stamp…..a Brushed Chrome and an Armor model. Zippo also randomly produced around 20,000 lighters that had the bottom stamp. I frantically drove all over town and then some […]
How a Zippo Lighter is made
Ever wonder how one of these handheld works of art is made? Well wonder no longer…
The Classic Venetian
First introduced in 1974 as the Florentine, the Venetian design is one of Zippos most popular and long lasting designs. It features a highly detailed leaf and floral pattern etched into the lighter case. It also has an initial panel so you can personalize it and make it your own. The Venetian is the perfect […]
80th Anniversary Windy
In late 2017 Zippo unveiled it’s tribute to “Windy” celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Esquire Magazine advertisement from December 1937. The iconic image of Windy is engraved on a high polish gold-plated ArmorTM lighter utilizing Zippo’s 360° MultiCut engraving process. The result is a stunning lighter! Only 1000 were produced and the design sold out […]