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Celebrate America’s Bicentennial with this vintage Pepsi-Cola commemorative bottle honoring North Carolina, “The Tar Heel State.” Produced as part of Pepsi’s collectible 1976 Bicentennial State Series, this 10-ounce glass bottle features colorful graphics of the North Carolina state flag, the Great Seal, and historical information about the state’s heritage.
The reverse displays North Carolina’s state motto, “To Be Rather Than To Seem,” along with the state seal and commemorative Bicentennial text. The bottle remains factory sealed with its original cap and still contains its original contents, making it an attractive display piece for Pepsi collectors, North Carolina memorabilia collectors, and Bicentennial enthusiasts.
Because the beverage is approximately 50 years old, this bottle is being sold strictly as a collectible display item. The contents are not intended for consumption.
Features
- Original 1976 Pepsi-Cola Bicentennial commemorative bottle
- Honors North Carolina, “The Tar Heel State”
- 10 fluid ounce embossed glass bottle
- Factory sealed with original Pepsi cap
- Original cola contents remain inside
- Features North Carolina state flag
- Displays the Great Seal of North Carolina
- Includes the state motto, “To Be Rather Than To Seem”
- Produced as part of Pepsi’s collectible 50-state Bicentennial series
- Excellent display piece for Pepsi collectors
Condition
This vintage bottle remains factory sealed and unopened, retaining its original Pepsi-Cola contents. The graphics remain bright and highly displayable with good color throughout. The glass is free of noticeable cracks or chips based on inspection. The original cap is intact and securely sealed, showing expected age-related wear and oxidation. As expected with a vintage unopened soda bottle, the contents are intended for collectible display purposes only and should not be consumed. Please review all photographs as they form part of the item’s description and condition.
Whether you’re collecting Pepsi memorabilia, North Carolina souvenirs, or Bicentennial advertising pieces, this bottle checks all the boxes. Its colorful graphics, historical information, and original unopened condition make it a wonderful display item that captures a unique moment in American history. It’s an increasingly desirable collectible for soda advertising enthusiasts and anyone assembling the complete Pepsi Bicentennial state bottle series.
