How It All Started
From a single keepsake to a record-breaking passion.
It began simply: a cherished keepsake, a piece of Coca-Cola history that caught the eye of Bardo Cuellar in 1997. That first set sparked a love that grew, year by year, into something extraordinary. Together with his wife Olga, what started as a personal passion became a shared mission.
Every bottle cap, every vintage sign, every rare piece carried a story of community, nostalgia and the joy of discovery. For Bardo and Olga, collecting was never just about accumulating objects. It was about celebrating a beloved icon and the memories woven into every red-and-white label.
Their dedication, patience and pride led to the world's largest collection, 7,099 items, and a place in Guinness World Records.
Behind every great collection is a great partner. Olga has been by Bardo's side every step of the way, from weekends at antique shops, Lone Star Coca-Cola Collectors Club events and the annual national Coca-Cola conventions to the countless hours of documentation that turned a world-class collection into an official Guinness World Record.
And the story isn't over. Counting wasn't finished before the submission deadline, so the real total is expected to be much larger than 7,099, and a record update may be on the horizon.
