Ko-Ko-Mo Dine In Your Car — John Margolies

John Margolies photographed the unforgettable Ko-Ko-Mo “Dine In Your Car” sign in Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1979. Set against an intensely blue sky, the angular roadside sign combines bold KO-KO-MO lettering, turquoise and dusty-red panels, and a whimsical illustrated figure seated beside a golden automobile.

The sign is a colorful reminder of America’s drive-in restaurant culture, when oversized lettering, neon-inspired forms, and playful roadside graphics competed for the attention of passing motorists. Margolies isolates the structure against the sky, transforming a commercial sign into a striking portrait of late-20th-century roadside Americana.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: John Margolies
• Title: Ko-Ko-Mo Dine In Your Car sign, Routes 79 & 80, Bossier City, Louisiana
• Original title: Ko-Ko-Mo Dine In Your Car sign, Routes 79 & 80, Bossier City, Louisiana
• Series: John Margolies Roadside America Photograph Archive (1972–2008)
• Date: 1979
• Period: Late 20th-century American documentary photography
• Place of Origin: Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
• Medium: Color transparency, 35 mm slide

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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