Coca-Cola’s Last 6.5 Oz Glass Bottle

By with comments October 10, 2012 16:50

It’s the end of an era. Soda really did taste better this way.

Since 1915, the distinct conical bottle was a symbol of the company’s soft drink dominance — appearing prominently in Coca-Cola’s advertising campaigns even in recent years.

But, the returnable glass bottles have became obsolete — too expensive to produce in the era of plastic and aluminum and far too small for the tastes of most modern Americans.