VINTAGE TOYOTA TOM\'S PORCELAIN GAS AUTOMOBILE SERVICE WORKSHOP SIGN 70x18 Cm for Sale

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VINTAGE TOYOTA TOM\'S PORCELAIN GAS AUTOMOBILE SERVICE WORKSHOP SIGN 70x18 Cm For Sale

$VINTAGE TOYOTA TOM\'S PORCELAIN GAS AUTOMOBILE SERVICE WORKSHOP SIGN 70x18 Cm$
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VINTAGE TOYOTA TOM\'S PORCELAIN GAS AUTOMOBILE SERVICE WORKSHOP SIGN 70x18 Cm:
$450.00

This vintage porcelain sign measures 70x18 cm and features the iconic TOM\'S brand. The multi-colored sign is a reproduction of an original gas and oil advertising piece from the 1990s. It is a perfect addition to any collector\'s merchandise and memorabilia collection. The sign is in excellent shape and ready to be displayed in your workshop or garage.

The name stands for Tachi Oiwa Motor Sport, as the company was established in 1974 by Nobuhide Tachi and Kiyoshi Oiwa. Despite an oil crisis at the time, the two were able to show productive results and a healthy development of motorsports for Toyota.[8] With the support of Toyota, TOM\'S went into business in 1974.

In 1975 the Toyota Motor Corporation officially recognized TOM\'S as an authorized tuning shop.In 1978, the firm opened a garage in the Tama area of Tokyo.[8] The tuning firm expanded to Norfolk, England with branch openings in 1987. TOM\'S entered the Japanese Formula 3 as an engine tuner in 1981. In 1987 the company opened a British factory to produce Formula 3 engines for Europe. They also were F3 chassis manufacturers from 1991 to 1997.

In 1993, TOM\'S produced vehicles for the Japanese Formula 3000.In 1994, the firm marked its 20th anniversary with \"TOM\'S Angel T01\", a commemorative model.[8] 1995 saw the lightweight sports car series T101, T082, and T020.[8] In 2003, TOM\'S modified vehicles entered the All Japan F3 Championship group of the All Japan GT Championship.