"NEW COKE" Coca Cola Bottle - Houston, Tx - 1985 - Pristine!
"NEW COKE" Coca Cola Bottle - Houston, Tx - 1985 - Pristine!
SOLD $99.00 Sold: Feb 9, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
In my 25 year stint with Coca Cola, I saw the introduction of "New Coke" on May 6, 1985. One of the vice presidents decided to change the flavor, due to slightly declining sales. I don't think he is there anymore. Customers immediately did not like the new flavor. It did lacked carbonation, customers said, "much like Pepsi". For this reason, I had several retail customers on my route order pallets of 6 pack cans, of what they call now, "original Coca Cola". They would save it for customers that particularly asked for it. In my 40 years since "New Coke" was introduced, I have seen this glass 10 oz. bottle only a couple of times. I have seen many, many cans, which are mostly corroded and empty now. There were only 4000 of these bottles made, so it is particularly rare. The condition is very good, as shown in my several pictures. The painted labels are brilliant. The bottle is unopened. The crown cap is in very good condition. Shipping for this bottle will be only $9.00, anywhere in the U.S. for 2-4 day mail. If you like, and purchase more of my many asst. bottles, I will ship them FREE with your new "New Coke" bottle. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
In my 25 year stint with Coca Cola, I saw the introduction of "New Coke" on May 6, 1985. One of the vice presidents decided to change the flavor, due to slightly declining sales. I don't think he is there anymore. Customers immediately did not like the new flavor. It did lacked carbonation, customers said, "much like Pepsi". For this reason, I had several retail customers on my route order pallets of 6 pack cans, of what they call now, "original Coca Cola". They would save it for customers that particularly asked for it. In my 40 years since "New Coke" was introduced, I have seen this glass 10 oz. bottle only a couple of times. I have seen many, many cans, which are mostly corroded and empty now. There were only 4000 of these bottles made, so it is particularly rare. The condition is very good, as shown in my several pictures. The painted labels are brilliant. The bottle is unopened. The crown cap is in very good condition. Shipping for this bottle will be only $9.00, anywhere in the U.S. for 2-4 day mail. If you like, and purchase more of my many asst. bottles, I will ship them FREE with your new "New Coke" bottle. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.