The sign's red, white, and blue paint scheme are original. The sign is about 20 feet wide. Its two faces are triangulated for maximum visibility from the road. The neon has not worked since the 1970s or 1980s. Instead, the sign is illuminated with a spotlight. The message boards are illuminated from within the sign. The rocket-like plane's contrail originally flashed. Saturn and the nine stars were lit with static white neon. Red neon was used for the letters while blue neon lit the plane. The owner is considering having the sign restored. However, a $50,000 estimate has put that plan on hold for now. The Skyview is the only operating drive-in left in the St. Louis area. It is one of the few drive-ins that still features a playground. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]