Lynn and Bill,

I googled it, which I should have done initially and some sites stated it had been around for about 30 years. I guess they didn't really need it then.  I tell my Son, back in 1967 I remember getting fuel for 5 cents a liter or 20 cents a gallon - he can't believe it. I guess that's 40 years ago, but you know what I mean. Does anyone remember what it cost in the US in 1967

The lowest price I can remember was .20 cents per gallon. Bulk motor oil was 15 cents per quart.

 

These prices included premiums if you bought a full tank. They would give you a fancy water glass and when you had 8 of them they would give you a matching pitcher. There were other give away items like towels and face cloths. Just to buy fuel. The competition to get you to buy one brand of fuel over another was fierce.

There were more brands of fuel than today. If you got enough fillups getting a ticket punched each time, you could get a free car wash. They could hire kids back then and it was a great way to get started as a mechanic. Every customer got his oil checked and if needed the water topped off. Checking tire pressure was free as well. And of course the attendant would wash your windscreen while pumping the fuel.

 

A great time to grow up.

 

Lynn E. Hanover