{"product_id":"rare-vintage-1984-zippo-slim-matte-black-pocket-lighter-first-year-of-issue","title":"Rare Vintage 1984 Zippo Slim Matte Black Pocket Lighter – First Year of Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb style=\"font-family: \" font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb style=\"font-family: \" font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eRare Vintage 1984 Zippo Slim Matte Black Pocket Lighter – First Year of Issue\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eUp for sale is a highly collectible, authentic vintage 1984 Zippo Slim pocket lighter in its iconic Matte Black finish. This specific piece is a verified First-Year-of-Issue\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e textbook example from the debut of Zippo's powder-coating era.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTo launch the matte finish line in 1984, the Bradford factory utilized leftover stockpiles of premium brass slim cases pre-stamped with the 1980 date code (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\"\u003e\/\/ ZIPPO \/\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e), coating them in the new matte black finish and pairing them directly with brand-new 1984 date-coded inserts\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\"\u003e\\\\\\\\ ZIPPO \\\\\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e). This historical factory combination is well-documented and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eThe lighter features the vintage vertical, stark white screen-printed block logo on the lower front face, which is crisp and fully intact.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_21\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_27\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_28\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eBrand:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e Zippo (Authentic Bradford, PA)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eModel:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e Slim Matte Black (First-Year Production)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eCase Date Code Stamp:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e 1980 (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\"\u003e\/\/ ZIPPO \/\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eInsert Date Code Stamp:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e 1984 (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(240, 242, 245);\"\u003e\\\\\\\\ ZIPPO \\\\\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e - 4 slashes left, 2 slashes right)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_2z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eCosmetic:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e Great vintage condition. The matte black powder coating shows excellent coverage with no major bubbling. Minor edge wear and corner brassing show through on the bottom edges from careful carry, adding a beautiful vintage character (see photos).\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_34\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_36\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eMechanical:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e The 1984 insert fits securely inside the slim chassis. Hinge is tight minimal wiggle. The flint wheel spins freely, the internal components are intact, and the cam provides a sharp, distinctive Zippo click. Will require fresh flint and fluid to fire up.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_3b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePlease review the high-resolution close-up photos of the factory stamps to verify its authenticity. Shipped fast and securely!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;mcXRwd_3g|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"mcXRwd_3g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eselling as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emore than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa \u0026amp; save shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e052926 gp\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47295850086562,"sku":"052926 Zippo SLIM Black Matte","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/img20260529132908466.jpg?v=1780076931","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/rare-vintage-1984-zippo-slim-matte-black-pocket-lighter-first-year-of-issue","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}