1956 Ad St Louis Expressway Caterpillar Tractors Diesel Engines Motor SEP5

This is an original 1956 color print ad for diesel engines, tractors, motor graders and earthmoving equipment by Caterpillar Tractor Company of Peoria, Illinois. This ad has a photograph of a 1.7 mile stretch in the first part of St. Louis' new expressway system in operation. CONDITIONThis 55+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is some bleed through visible on this ad. Please note that there is printing on the reverse. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 13.5 inches; 27 x 34 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, National Chair & Furniture Company St. Louis, Larry Wood, bus trip, Feder