PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

At Seven 9 Signs we paint moving things for people who care about how they look and how they last. From aircraft panels and rolling stock to classic cars and modern machines, all painted by hand with purpose, patience and time-tested materials. Whether it is functional numbering or bold bespoke lettering this is traditional signwriting built for motion.

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES GALLERY

Hand-painted lettering on the front of a classic Citroën H Van for The Fabulous Fizz Bar, adding a clean vintage feel to this beautifully restored vehicle.

We hand painted the front, side panels and rear of The Fabulous Fizz Bar’s Citroën H Van with refined lettering and subtle gold flourishes, giving this classic vehicle a sense of class and quiet elegance on the road or at an event.

Hand-painted detailing on an electric train built in the style of a classic steam locomotive, featuring floral artwork, scrolls and a gold lyre emblem across the front panels.

A decorative paint job for an electric train modelled on a steam engine, adding florals, scrolls and a small lyre motif that gives a gentle nod to traditional railway craft.

Hand-painted flame-style artwork on a small Zenair aircraft, blending purples, blues and greys across the nose and fuselage while the plane sits inside its hangar.

Hand painted aircraft detailing, applying bespoke markings to this light aircraft with steady brushwork and hard wearing paint, giving it a clean purposeful finish that respects the machine.

Hand-painted Land Rover Defender finished in a bold cartoon style, with black outlines and simplified details that give the vehicle a playful, illustrated look.

A fun one-off for this Land Rover Defender, painting loose black outlines across the panels to turn the whole truck into a rolling cartoon. It always raises a smile.

Hand-painted lettering on a Jaguar E Type bonnet, finished with a worn, brushed metal look and bold red type carrying one of Enzo Ferrari’s famous quotes.

A restored Jaguar E-Type bonnet given a new life with hand-painted lettering and a soft aged finish, turning this piece of motoring memorabilia into an object d’art, full of character.

Hand-painted boat name “Gertie” in deep blue script on the bow of a cream-coloured vessel resting on land beside a riverside setting.

A sweet little boat name brought to life with hand-painted script, giving Gertie a touch of charm that suits her perfectly. A small job, but a pleasurable one.

Hand-painted tanker at Bicester, finished in a bold purple and green swirl pattern inspired by the iconic 1970 Porsche 917 “Hippie” livery.

A fun one for the team at Boxengasse: this tanker was treated to a hand-painted finish inspired by the famous Porsche 917 “Hippie” livery.

Hand-painted illustration of Tom from Tom & Jerry holding an ice cream cone on the side of a vintage ice cream van, surrounded by retro starburst patterns.

A playful hand-painted nod to Tom & Jerry, bringing a classic ice-cream van to life with bright colours, retro shapes and plenty of nostalgic charm.

Ready to bring your idea to life?

If you have a plane, train or automobile (or anything that moves) that needs lettering or full hand painted vehicle livery, we can help. We design and paint each piece by hand so it suits the shape, style and age of the vehicle whether it is a working van, a restored classic, a train or something completely unique.

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