THE 3rd MOST POPULAR ACL?

[SODAPOPBOB]

I need to be careful how I word this because my intention is for it not to be just another thread involving ...

1. My favorite acl
2. The rarest acl
3. The most valuable acl
4. Regional acls
5. Etc; etc

My intention is to try and determine ...

Which acl soda bottle would every member love to own irregardless of whether they collect Regional Acls ~ Theme Acls ~ Character Acls ~ National Brand Acls ~ Etc?

The reason I have titled it "THE 3rd MOST POPULAR ACL?" is because, based on the results of similar threads in the past, the Mountain Dew "Party Jug" and the Mountain Dew "Barney and Ally" bottles almost always come out on top as the most popular and most desirable of all acls, even to the point of calling the Party Jug "The Holy Grail" of acls.

And even though some members might want to challenge my conclusions regarding the two Mountain Dew bottles, I'm hoping enough of us will agree about it to allow this thread to move forward without debate.

As for myself, these days I primarily collect Big Chief and other Western theme acls but realize this is not everyone's niche and doubt any acls along these lines would qualify as a "must have" by collectors coast-to-coast.

So without further ado ...

Please share your opinion (and a picture if available) of which of the thousands of acl soda bottles you think every member (coast-to-coast) would love to own irregardless of what they collect personally?

I'll post my vote later after I see what type of response this thread receives. I invite everyone to participate in the hope of determining ...

"The 3rd Most Popular Acl?"

Will it be Coca Cola related? ~ Pepsi Cola related? ~ Or some other brand that everyone would love to own?

Thanks a lot.

Sodapopbob

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Just for the record ...

Here's a Mountain Dew "Party Jug"

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

And a Mountain Dew "Barney and Ally"

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

To help get things started I've decided not to wait and thought I'd post this 1935 7up acl as a "possible contender" for the 3rd most popular and sought after acl by collectors coast-to-coast. I can't speak for everyone, but as for myself I'd love to own one these 7up acls even though I primarily collect Western theme acls.

This 1935 7up bottle is one of the earliest acls known, with only the "Jumbo ~ A Super Cola" being earlier at 1934.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Just for the record ...

Here's a 1934 "Jumbo" cola. (Picture courtesy of member Moribus_Fod)

But if I had to choose/vote between the 1935 7up and the 1934 Jumbo as to which I and most collectors wanted, I'd choose/vote for the 7up!

Bob

 

[jblaylock]

I'll throw my Pepsi collector 2cents in here.

Since I only really know about Pepsi bottles, 2 come to mind, the Grand Pop ACL and the "Pep Kola" ACL. The Grand Pop isn't really that rare, I've seen a ton over the years. However, I've only seen one photo of the Pep Kola bottle, in Ayer's book.

My vote for Pepsi ACL.... the Pep Kola ACL

 

[Uncle_Jarvis]

I'm not an ACL collector but I do have a affinity for Pin-Up Girl theme ones .. .


Everybody needs at least one or two good ones that fit their taste.

My Favorite is My Favorite []

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[cobaltbot]

nice, out of those my vote is the My Favorite!

Hmmm not sure on this one....saying 1 & 2 are locked (the Party Jug is iffy)

I've seen/found a lot of those 7ups, you sure the 35 is rare?

Had a Birdie, not sure everyone would want one

Have to check my ACL book and get back to ya...

 

[splante]

I think if I had a party jug I would sell it right away.......
Ive always wanted one of these Devil SHake Bottles not too old at around 45 or 46. They do pop up on ebay once in a while for between $35.00 and up to a few hundred for a near mint one.That would be my third choice pick.

 

[OsiaBoyce]

Calling the 'Party Jug' the grail of acls is reaching a bit. Sure it brings a high price, but you need to consider the number of people that want one, which I belive would be low, and the number of bottles to be had, even lower. These are most wanted by 'Mt. Dew' & 'Pepsi' collectors and not the whole collecting gamut of acls.

Same thing w/ the 'Barney & Alley' bottles, with their forte being the first 'Mt. Dew's. The lable would not stand alone in desirability.

Not trying to be a contrarain, but presenting your beliefs as facts seems to lend a pseudo credence to begining collectors as to whats what.

....................................but as for a #3 bottle a good guess would be something in the 'Cleo Cola' and/or 'Big Chief' lines as opposed to #1s like 'Big Hit', 'Birdie' and other high end bottles