Mobil gas pump history books

Pump, mobil, regular, tokheim model 300, repro globe, restored. One of the first mobil stations to use the architecture pioneered in pittsburgh, shown here in the 1920s. Two new books dig into the gas stations impact on architecture. The flying horse was first colored red by an artist at the mobil sekiyu division in japan. The following provides brief histories of all the companies i have been able to identify, plus all the gas pump companies that are known to have possibly manufactured a gasoline pump. Sep 11, 2008 the pegasus appeared on mobilgas products during 1911, but it was in 1931, with the forming of soconyvacuum, that it was officially adopted as a trademark. One of the earliest of these flutedcolumn options was the 1923 wayne 490. In 1997, mobil introduced the speedpass key tag, the first mobile payment device. Gas stations started to appear in books and movies in the 1930s and quickly became. This is a petroliana gas station collectibles website containing gasoline station memorabilia and oil company collectibles for sale, including gas pump globes, gas globes, quart oil cans, handy oilers, gas station signs, oil company branded clocks, toys, coin banks, wax cans and other related gas station premium items.

At that time, as president of exxon before the merger with mobil in 1999. Exxonmobil and qatar petroleum, with other jointventure partners, expand development of the giant north field offshore qatar, the largest nonassociated gas field in the world. Martin schwartz model 80 gas pump parts circa 1951. This is an intact original pump, never disassembled or restored. If you yearn to learn about the pumps, oil containers, smoking goods, sales literature, ads, and station attendants of yesteryear, i urge you to pull up to the pump to see for yourself. Visible in the 1920s, many gas pumps pushed the gas to the top where it was visible. Last tuesday was the biggest in tmobile tuesdays history, thanks to free taco bell tacos. Throughout our history, we have been pioneers in products and technology that impact the way the world uses energy. The exxonmobil speedpass is based on the texas instruments tiris rfid platform. Vintage mobilgas sign mobil oil porcelain gas pump pegasus winged.

Gas pump identification book petroliana collectibles. Today, mobil continues as a major brand name within the combined company, as well as still being a gas. These beautifully, restored original gas pumps are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Trucks is a 1978 short story revolving around a gas station truck stop. Originality is the key to most collections, said don sherwood, of the online gas pump museum. Packed with razor sharp, fullcolor images, gas station memories is a treasuretrove of hardtofind gas station artifacts, archival images, and memorabilia. In 1907, imperial opens the worlds first service station in vancouver. Included is a brief history of the development of the gasoline station in the. Ultimate gas pump id and pocket guide identification. Stroll down automotive history lane with collectible gas pump fueling systems. To gas pump collectors they are well known as the manufacturer of many of the nozzles used on gas pumps. Mobil gas station route 1, saugus, massachusetts night view. These stats compare the new book with the first book.

For a closer look, check out exxon mobil dividend history and chevron dividend history. The pegasus appeared on mobilgas products during 1911, but it was in 1931, with the forming of soconyvacuum, that it was officially adopted as a trademark. I honestly believe its more difficult, just like with a baseball card, to find a pump that nobody has ever messed with. It rated businesses from one to five stars according to their assessed quality. Find the parts you need from vendors specializing in original vintage and new reproduction parts for antique gas pump restoration. Primarily petroliana is a community bringing gas station antique collectors, dealers, publishers and service providers together for the benefit of all. This history, which began in august 1859 with the first commercial u. Today, all exxon and mobil gasoline grades contain detergent additives. Mar 19, 2020 oil stocks have crashed, and the dividend yields are huge. The history of mobil oil encompasses brands as well known as exxon, standard, and socony and as obscure as vacuum oil, which was founded in 1866. As of 2004, more than seven million people possess speedpass tags, which can be used at approximately 10,000 exxon, mobil and esso gas stations worldwide. It was originally designed by verifone in two configurations. It was formed in 1999 through the merger of exxon and mobil, but its roots go back to john d.

Yet this book isnt so much a story of exxon mobils influence over the. As the automobiles popularity soared in the 1920s, service stations sprang up everywhere and the gas pump became a key promotional medium. A mobil tokheim model 300 gas pump mobilgas gas station pump with repro globe, classic doublesided pump with advertising glass panels and globe for. Gas pumps click on thumbnail for larger image 1950 polly gas pump bennett 966. A floating chevron station for boats in vancouver, british columbia joe. The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from exxonmobil. The gas pump carries a variety of antique gas pumps restored to their original condition. Included is a brief history of the development of the gasoline station in the united. Old gas pumps, vintage gas pumps, pompe a essence, old gas stations, filling station, pump it up, oil and gas, old trucks, retro 86.

Though the evolution of gas station forms seen throughout this history is quite. Gas pump company histories petroliana collectibles. To enroll in paperless for your account, start by reading the terms and conditions below. Mobil gas pump, wilton, connecticut library of congress. Throughout our history, we have been pioneers in products, technology and policies that impact the way canada and the world uses energy. Interact with other enthusiasts in our shop talk forum classifieds and collector roster. If you do not wish to enroll, choose cancel and deselect the paperless statements and letters checkbox. They have been completely sandblasted clean, then painted inside and out with a strong, durable automotive paint finish. Pay at the pump in 1986, mobil became the first gas retailer in the u. More original gas pumps here are some more authentic original gas pumps that have been fully restored to decorate your gameroom. Although with lower oil prices, dividend safety isnt looking as good. Vacuums first big product was gargoyle 600w steam cylinder oil, an engine lubricant patented in 1869 and still in use today.

Martin schwartz gas pump parts model 70 circa 19461951 vic. Vintage gas pump identification, antique gas pump globes, petroliana, vintage oil cans, vintage lubesters, old gas pumps, bowser, tokheim, wayne, gilbert and barker, erie. Our history over the past 5 years exxonmobil has evolved from a regional marketer of kerosene in the u. Our history memories and milestones exxon and mobil. Oil stocks have crashed, and the dividend yields are huge. Mobil gas pump, wilton, connecticut contributor names margolies, john, photographer created published. Book in arabic presented to chairman of mobil saudi arabia, undated.

In 1963, the product ecame known as simply mobil rather than mobil gas, and a new logo was introduced. The first gas for automobiles was sold in fivegallon containers designed to deliver kerosene for home use, but soon gas pumps were invented that would put gas directly into cars. Petrolium collectibles monthly primarily petroliana the gas station collectibles supersite gas pump company histories shop talk gas pump discussion forum oil history dispensing gasoline gas station. The secret history of koch industries and corporate power in america. Mobil made a major change to gas retailing with the speedpass key tag, which allowed customers to pay simply by waving the tag across a sensor at the pump. Kerosene the first gas pumps, called bowsers, had marble valves and a wooden plunger. Mobil collectors guide, 1998 gas pump globes, am, volume i, 1999 gas pump globes, nz, volume ii, 1999 pcms guide to gas pump restoration, 2003 amistadis antique advertising, vol. Mobil oils giant red pegasus was perched on the historic magnolia building from. Tmobile tuesdays just had its biggest day everand it. Today the company is a division of the dover resources, inc. By the 1915s, some visible gas pumps stood upwards of 10feet tall. Regardless of what brand it is gilmore, harbor, sinclair, signal. Pictures of over 1900 pumps made by these companies are in my new gas pump identification book revision. The history and collectability of gas pumps automobile.

We restore classic models from brands like wayne, fry, and gibson, all to working order with historically correct signage. Pony these gas pumps were first sold for use by automobile owners at home. Texacos star, shells pecten, and mobils pegasus are wellknown examples. Martin schwartz gas pump parts model 70 circa 19461951. Mo bil oil round barrel gas pumps lot of 3 wayne md gilbarco i have 3 round mobil oil gas pumps circa 1965 ready for your collection and tlc. Gas pump restoration parts suppliers old gas station. Today, mobil continues as a major brand name within the. A collection of vintage gas station photographs schiffer book for. The logo was a red pegasus horse, one of the most recognisable gas and oil trademarks. The 1980s brought along the revolutionary payatthepump technology. It was recently removed from a small local farm w it had been in use since 1940. Take a drive down memory lane with this rare collection of gasoline station. Mobil, previously known as the soconyvacuum oil company, is a major american oil.

Books and literature vics 66 gas pump parts, globes and. Support this energy education website with a contribution today. The retailers who resisted the investment of a new pump outfitted their crude, older pumps with accessorized clockfaces. A view of pegasus in photographer carolyn browns 2004 book dallas.

Pop up book auto garage mobil esso gas pumps oil 1950s. Gas station toy trucks collectibles from bp, exxon, hess. The demand for an even more precise way to measure what was being purchased led to the design of a visible gas pump. Speedpass is a keychain radiofrequency identification rfid device introduced in 1997 by mobil which later merged with exxon to become exxonmobil in 1999 for electronic payment. The company began as standard oil of new jersey following the breakup of standard oil. These very used pumps were pulled in the early 90s from a mobil station that was stuck in the 60s and finally upgraded. Information about events, collectibles, publications and petroleum history. The first gas pumps were built in the 1880s by the bowser company in fort wayne, indiana, followed in 1898 by pumps that could pull fuel from an underground tank. Gas pump collectors guide benjamin, scott, henderson, wayne on.

Mobil, previously known as the soconyvacuum oil company, is a major american oil company that merged with exxon in 1999 to form a parent company called exxonmobil. The company was renamed the socony mobil oil company in 1955. Mobil made a major change to gas retailing with the speedpass key tag, which allowed customers to pay simply by waving the tag across a. Books and literature vics 66 gas pump parts, globes. There are now several great books available on all facets of the petroleum collectibles hobby, many businesses competing. In fact, our gasolines contain significantly more than the minimum quantities required by the environmental protection agency epa pay at the pump in 1986, mobil became the first gas retailer in the u. The oil and gas company is headquartered in irving, texas. Private empire, steve colls book about exxon mobil the new. Private empire is a book meticulously prepared as if for trial, a lawyerly. From the owner of the largest gas pump literature collection in the united states comes the most comprehensive identification and price guide available on collectible gas pumps.

Jul 07, 2017 the retailers who resisted the investment of a new pump outfitted their crude, older pumps with accessorized clockfaces. Our bestselling book on american car culture is now available in thi. A major makeover was done in the 1930s by the commercial illustrator robert rex elmer. Big and small parts available as well as complete pumps. History of the town of wilton, hillsborough county, new hampshire, with a genealogical register also available in digital form. This is an original visible, gravity fed gas pump, manufactured in the 1920snot a reproduction or fabrication. You are agreeing to receive your statements electronically only and some of your legal notices electronically only. If prices dont recover in the next year or two, theres a high chance these companies cut their payouts. The gas pump showcase by scott anderson the historical. Both books 352 pages first book 1500 illustrations revised book 1900 illustrations many oil dispensers and nonpump related items removed from first book roughly 600 new illustrations added to revised book.

The gas pump showcase by scott anderson the historical development of the gas pump, october 2002. Mobil oil round barrel gas pump lot 3 wayne md gilbarco. Mobil oil merged with exxon in 1999, creating todays exxonmobil, headquartered in irving, texas. The mobil guide was an annual book of hotel and restaurant recommendations based on a system developed by mobil in 1958. The history of mobil oil encompasses brands as well known as exxon, standard. Petroliana collectors will find models from every known gas pump manufacturer from 1885 to 1965 in. History of the town of wilton, hillsborough county. Friesike presents an aesthetic history of the gas station from its 1888. In addition to accumulating gas station toy trucks, collecting petroliana in general, or old memorabilia linked to gas stations such as gas pump globes, road maps, fuel pumps, or anything to do with the petroleum industry, is a great part of the history of gas station toy truck collecting as well. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

It was previously one of the seven sisters that dominated the global petroleum industry from the mid1940s until the 1970s. Restored by one of the top restorers in the united states. This vast compilation references thousands of gas pump globes made for the major oil companies, from ptou pennzoil through utoco and their affiliates. Museum quality fully restored our restored gas pumps, are truly some of the finest examples of pumps from this era available anywhere.