Vintage Ford Pickup Truck Ceramic Planter ' Burt's Arapahoe Ford Dealer Promo
DESCRIPTION
This vintage ceramic Ford pickup planter is a nostalgic nod to mid-century dealership giveaways, when local auto dealers created keepsakes meant to live in the home, not the glove box. Styled after a classic Ford truck and finished in a rich navy blue glaze, this piece proudly features Burt's Arapahoe Ford branding on the door-anchoring it firmly in small-town Americana.
The open truck bed was designed as a planter, perfect for succulents, herbs, or even desk accessories, making it both decorative and functional. Items like this were commonly given to customers as promotional gifts, which means most were used hard, gifted away, or simply discarded over time.
Today, intact examples have become collectible décor pieces that appeal to Ford enthusiasts, vintage advertising collectors, and anyone who appreciates timeless automotive design. This one displays beautifully and carries the quiet charm of a bygone era.
DETAILS
Brand: Licensed Ford product
Type: Ceramic planter / decorative truck
Era: Estimated late 1980s-1990s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Navy blue
Country of Origin: Philippines
MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 9.75" L × 5.75" H × 4.5" W
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. No cracks or structural damage noted. Please see photos for full details.
FUN FACT
Before branded swag was disposable, dealerships invested in sturdy ceramic pieces meant to last-many survived longer than the cars they helped sell.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
