40's-50's Gas Station Advertising piece???

Just finished a cool job. Guy brings me this 7 1/2' tall lady and wanted it re-painted. Had a really rough lookin' paint job that looked like it was done by a 2 year old. Anyway, he couldn't find out any info on the thing. Do any of you guys have an idea what this was when it was new. Someone suggested to him that it may have been a Coke Girl but they were just guessing. Anyway, it's on its way to Pebble Beach this week. It's gonna be for sale with a really nice Standard gas pump that has a rotating, gl*** crown on top of it. Thanks for any info!
p.s. this thing has a motor in it that makes her arm move up and down. both sides are painted exactly the same.

 

Great job man, looks awesome!

 

Thanks! Wish I could find out some history on this thing. Anyone???

 

Should be an easy sell what with her arm moving up and down like that, just sayin'.

 

Very cool. Nice job on the paint!