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High-Quality Car Show Signs

Muscle | Hotrods | Classics

A GREAT CAR DESERVES A GREAT SIGN

Automotive show signs have been used for decades to compliment  the display of Street Rods, Classics, Custom Motorcycles and American Muscle Cars.

Veteran Signmaker and Hot Rod enthusiast Pete Arnell has combined his passion for Classic cars and craftsmanship in design, to create high-quality Showboards for the finest collector vehicles in North America.

Each of Pete's car display signs are designed with meticulous attention to detail to give it a clean,  professional appearance with informative and accurate information. Only the best outdoor sign materials are used, along with excellent packaging for shipment throughout the U.S. and Canada.

From simple information signs to more elaborate Storyboards with details and history of your custom build, Pete offers a choice of sizes, styles and prices to fit your budget.

You can be confident choosing Pete's Car Signs for your next Showboard. His knowledge of the hobby,  terminology ,research and a solid reputation of working closely with each client will give you the best product available.

57 Fairlane and 60 Impala car show sign boards
63 Lemans Gasser and 68 GTX car show sign boards
Lowmad & 70 Hemi cuda car show sign boards

Why use Pete's Car Signs for your next Muscle Car or Collector Car Storyboard?


  • High-Quality materials: Weatherproof premium grade vehicle-wrap vinyl used for printed graphics with semi-gloss laminate top layer. No material flaws or defects.
  • Options: Aluminum composite sign panel with solid aluminum frame, or 1/2" unframed polymer with radiused corners. Freestanding "A-Board" signs also available with graphics on one panel or both.
  • Knowledge and experience with Customs, Hotrods, Classics, Gassers, Muscle Cars and Motorcycles.
  • Correct terminology and research with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Reputation: Testimonials and References available throughout the US and Canada.
  • Packaging: All signs are professionally packaged for safe delivery with USPS or FedEx.
  • Proofs for your approval: A proof will be sent to you for review and approval. Changes and additions can be made as needed. With an original list of information provided by you, suggestions may be made as to what you might add to the list for specs or information. All design and layout is done for you.
  • Optional Stands: custom fabricated steel stands available to safely hold your show sign at outdoor events.
  • Available Hand-Painted signs: Pete's Car Signs can also do special orders including hand- lettered signs with an aluminum panel painted to match your car using factory paint codes. Oversized custom hand-painted signage is also an option with extras such as gold leaf and pinstriping.
  • Vintage reproduction graphics: If you have restored a vintage drag car or hotrod and would like to have original door  graphics reproduced on a Show Sign it is no problem. Artwork can be typically rebuilt to original accuracy using early photos.

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