THE 3rd MOST POPULAR ACL?

[SODAPOPBOB]

Thanks for the contributions. All are good contenders. If this thread draws enough attention, maybe we can have a vote later on. The reason I sort of eliminated the two Mountain Dew's is because they often draw a lot of attention and I was just curious as to might fall in place besides them.

I forgot about the "Big Hit" that Osia mentioned and change my vote to it. (At least for the time being anyway as all contributions are subject to change if any member wishes to do so). But please be reminded that I'm primarily looking for that special acl that would appeal to everyone across the board and across the nation.

Thanks again

Bob

[ Big Hit ... and I know who has one that I'm sure I could nab for about $1,200 if I was so inclined.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: cobaltbot

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

cob ~

The key word here is "popularity" and not necessarily "rarity." I intially voted for the 1935 7up because I felt it might be an acl that "every collector" would want.

Thanks

Bob

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: OsiaBoyce

...but as for a #3 bottle a good guess would be something in the 'Cleo Cola' and/or 'Big Chief' lines

Osia ~

Did you have a particular "Big Chief" in mind? I have about 30+ of them and was just wondering.

Bob

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: jblaylock

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

j ~

If you have a scan from the Ayer's book of the Pep-Kola acl I'd love to see it. I've never seen one! I looked around but couldn't find a picture of one anywhere. But I did find this ...

http://www.essortment.com/history-pepsi-cola-41716.html

"Bradham began to wonder if he should obtain a patent on the Pepsi-Cola trademark. The reason was that he was concerned regarding the formula for the drink. So, on November 23, 1902 he applied for a patent. But, Bradham's luck ran out. There was a company with a product called Pep-Kola, which was too similar to the Pepsi-Cola. Therefore, the Pepsi-Cola trademark was rejected. What was Bradham to do? He had worked so hard to formulate this drink and was not about to give up. He bought the trademark Pep-Kola for $100. This was purchased from the Alphasol Company. Bradham's dream began, as Pepsi-Cola became the trademark. With this event in history, the starting date for Pepsi-Cola is unsure. But it was determined that 1898 was the starting date for this delicious drink."

Thanks

Bob

 

[JayBeck]

My first thought was Cleo Cola, as someone already mentioned, so that would be my vote. However, I also think that the 3 color All American ACL is one of the absolute must haves for any ACL collector. To me, the bottle defines Americana with red/white/blue ACL, pictures of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Uncle Sam and a football player on the back. I have one in my collection so I can post a photo when we get some sunshine here but I do have a picture of the 2-color version which I sold a few years ago. It is not as appealing as the 3 color but I think the graphics are fantastic. Maybe it could be considered the most desirable patriotic soda bottle.

 

[bubbas dad]

this is the acl i most wanted. never thought i would get a chance at one but the bottle gods smiled on me. not fancy but really rare.

 

[OsiaBoyce]

ORIGINAL: SODAPOPBOB

ORIGINAL: OsiaBoyce

...but as for a #3 bottle a good guess would be something in the 'Cleo Cola' and/or 'Big Chief' lines

Osia ~

Did you have a particular "Big Chief" in mind? I have about 30+ of them and was just wondering.

Bob

There's that R/W/B one...................maybe two like that. The one I was thinking about was/is from Calif. or Texas. Maybe it's the 'Victory Big Chief', I don kno.

It's just impossibe to pick out a #3 for just the reasons you gave for "..........not to be another thread................."

..............................but this in a green 7 oz. would would top the 'Big Hit' for me. Both from Georgia, and in my area of collecting.

But a 'Big Chief' from S.C. would be............................................... a #3.....can't be done.

 

[mgardziella]

Deacon Jones from Saginaw MI.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Let's not forget this one ...

https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-319769/mpage-1/key-/tm.htm#319791

Dr Pepper Candy-Striped Acl ~ 1957

 

[andy volkerts]

Just two cents from a non acl collector, but that "party jug" doesnt even begin to hold a candle to most of those purty gals acls, and The second place acl isnt much better..........