Vintage 1920\'s Firestone Balloon Tire Letterpress Print Block Advertising (Car) for Sale

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Vintage 1920\'s Firestone Balloon Tire Letterpress Print Block Advertising (Car) For Sale

$Vintage 1920\'s Firestone Balloon Tire Letterpress Print Block Advertising (Car)$
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Vintage 1920\'s Firestone Balloon Tire Letterpress Print Block Advertising (Car):
$45.00

Add a vintage touch to your collection with this original Firestone letterpress print block. The multi-color print block dates back to the 1920s and features an advertisement for Firestone balloon tires. This item is a great addition to any collector\'s set and it was made in the United States. The print block, which is being sold as-is, was used for advertising purposes and is not a reproduction. Don\'t miss out on the chance to own a piece of history with this unique Firestone letterpress print block.

On April 5, 1923, Firestone unveiled the first production balloon tire. Rather than using solid rubber or a simple pneumatic tire, the slightly elliptical balloon tire fitted an inner tube inside the rugged outer tire and then inflated it; balloon tires provided better handling and a smoother ride than earlier tires. Firestone also bragged of greater longevity and more economical driving. The first Indianapolis 500 was won on a set of Firestone Balloon tires.