Zippo Car Design Lighter, Black Matte (48572) — Color Image in El Paso

The Zippo Car Design Black Matte lighter (model 48572) is a genuine windproof Zippo from the Color Image collection, finished in smooth black matte and printed with the vintage Zippo logo beside the iconic Zippo Car in monochrome. It is a refillable, all-brass pocket lighter built in Bradford, Pennsylvania and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Our Hosts handle and stock these across El Paso Smoke Shops’ 10 El Paso locations, so check the live availability on this page to see which store has it on the shelf right now.

The Story Behind the Zippo Car Design

The design on model 48572 is a tribute to one of Zippo’s most famous pieces of advertising history. In the late 1940s, Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell transformed a 1947 Chrysler Saratoga into a giant rolling replica of a Zippo windproof lighter, known as the Zippo Car. It toured the contiguous 48 states headlining parades and events until it mysteriously disappeared in the 1970s. This lighter pairs that iconic Zippo Car with the classic vintage Zippo logo, printed in monochrome so the heritage artwork reads cleanly against the dark finish. For collectors of brand and automotive memorabilia, it is a recognizable nod to an American icon.

Color Image Finish on Black Matte

This lighter comes from Zippo’s Color Image collection, the brand’s tried-and-true printing process that imprints multiple colors or full-color artwork directly onto the case. Here the monochrome Zippo Car advertisement sits on a black matte coat, a low-gloss finish that resists fingerprints and gives the lighter an understated, modern look. The matte surface and crisp printing make the vintage design the focus while keeping the everyday-carry profile slim and pocket-friendly.

Built to Last: Windproof, Refillable, Guaranteed

Like every genuine Zippo, the 48572 uses the signature chimney design that shields the flame, so it lights virtually anywhere, including in the wind, and closes with the distinctive Zippo click. The all-brass case is refillable for a lifetime of use rather than disposable. It is covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, summed up by the brand’s longstanding promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the lighter ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they return it to working condition free of charge, regardless of its age (cosmetic wear such as scratches and fading is not covered). To be clear, El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee and performs any repair.

Caring for Your Zippo

A Zippo is a long-term companion when you keep it maintained. Saturate the packing material with premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, and keep the lid closed between uses since fuel evaporates over a week or two. The flint sparks the flame and lasts the average user a few weeks to a couple of months, so it is worth keeping a pack of replacement flints on hand. The wick wicks the fuel up to the flame and only needs swapping once or twice a year once it darkens from carbon buildup, so a replacement wick keeps performance crisp. Together these inexpensive parts mean a single Zippo can keep lighting for decades.

The Zippo Car Design Black Matte lighter (48572) blends genuine windproof reliability with collectible Zippo heritage and a lifetime of refillable use. It ships empty, so plan to add fuel before first use, and remember this is a 21+ purchase requiring valid ID. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock, then stop in to pick it up.