Black glass decanter shaped as vintage touring car by Avon

This Avon 'Touring T' decanter was produced in the 1970s as part of Avon's popular collectible bottle series. Avon Products, Inc. began creating decorative glass bottles shaped like cars, trains, and other objects in the 1960s to house their men's aftershave and cologne products. The Touring T model, resembling a 1920s-era open-top automobile, was first released around 1969-1971 and became one of their most recognizable designs. These bottles were mass-produced and sold through Avon's direct sales representatives across North America. Avon car bottles appeal to collectors of vintage advertising memorabilia, Avon collectibles enthusiasts, and automotive nostalgia fans. The black glass versions are particularly sought after for their sleek appearance and Art Deco aesthetic. These decanters represent an era when cosmetic companies invested in creative packaging to enhance product appeal, making them charming decorative pieces that evoke mid-century American consumer culture. Collectors appreciate them for their nostalgic value, affordable entry point into vintage collecting, and the variety of models produced during Avon's golden age of novelty bottles.