{"product_id":"ac-delco-vintage-promotional-bundle-keychain","title":"AC Delco Vintage Promotional Collectible Bundle — Keychain, Gauge, Spark Plug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small time-capsule bundle of AC Delco promotional items from the vintage automotive era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The lot includes a spark plug measuring tool, a spark plug keychain with ball chain, a metal pen, and an AC Delco branded key ring—all from the heyday when gas stations gave away branded merchandise and dealers stocked promotional collectibles in their offices and waiting rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotional collectible bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s–1960s promotional merchandise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, plastic, ball chain, enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC spark plug gauge\/ruler, spark plug keychain with chain, metal pen, AC Delco key ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Delco General Motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/pins-and-provenance\" title=\"Pins \u0026amp; Provenance: Vintage Jewelry + Commemorative Pins collection\"\u003eVintage automotive promotional merchandise\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gauge 1.5 inches tall, spark plug keychain 2 inches long, pen approximately 1\/4 inch diameter, AC keyring 2 inches long, 1 inch diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Delco spark plug keychain and AC key ring come in original sealed packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pieces present and complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic promotional items from the automotive retail era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed collection offers variety for bundle buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage merchandise, not reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge\/ruler shows surface wear, pitting, and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pen shows wear appropriate to age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC keychain shows minor surface wear but remains legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, breaks, or missing pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAC Delco was the official spark plug of General Motors for decades, which meant these promotional items showed up everywhere from dealership waiting rooms to service stations across the country. This bundle captures a moment when automotive retail meant giveaways and merchandise—ways to keep the brand in front of customers and mechanics every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appeals to people collecting vintage automotive history, promotional memorabilia from the mid-century, or anyone building a collection around a specific car brand or era. The mixed lot of keychains, tools, and sealed items offers something for different collecting interests in one bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sealed items hint at the promotional nature—these were handed out, collected, and stored away by people who valued the brand and knew these pieces would matter someday. Now they're worth a second look as a window into automotive culture and car retail history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid bundle for the vintage automotive collector or memorabilia enthusiast who likes the story of how products and brands stayed visible in people's everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"about reading vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48630357754111,"sku":"i1-t1-2420","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/ac-delco-vintage-promotional-bundle-keychain.jpg?v=1780598119","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/ac-delco-vintage-promotional-bundle-keychain","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}