Southern 500 Appraisal

Mountain Dew Southern 500 Inaugural 1992 Commemorative Glass Bottle

This item is a commemorative glass bottle of Mountain Dew, specifically for the Inaugural Mountain Dew Southern 500 event, dated September 6, 1992. The bottle is made of green tinted glass, consistent with typical Mountain Dew glass bottles of the era, and features a 'Longneck' design, as indicated by the text on the neck label. The label design is a distinct feature, printed directly onto the glass rather than being a separate paper label. The primary colors of the label are white, green, and orange, with black lettering. The Mountain Dew logo appears prominently at the top, above text indicating 'SOUTHERN 500' in large orange font, outlined in green and white. Below this is the text 'INAUGURAL MOUNTAIN DEW SOUTHERN 500 SEPTEMBER 6' and most notably, '1992' in large, bold orange numerals. The design also incorporates racing-themed elements, such as checkerboard patterns resembling racing flags on either side of the number '500' and near the base of the main label. The bottle appears to be full, with visible liquid inside. There are no obvious signs of significant damage such as chips, cracks, or label degradation beyond what might be considered minor shelf wear or slight dust accumulation. The overall condition appears well-preserved for its age, suggesting it has been kept as a collectible. This item is a prime example of sports memorabilia and brand promotional merchandise from the early 1990s, appealing to collectors of both Mountain Dew advertising and motorsports history.