In the 1930's, Chevron, through Atlas Supply Company, was the first to bring tires and batteries to customers through its gasoline and filling stations.

For Sale - mint/no package $45.00

In the 1920's and '30's Zerolene set the standard in motor oil for West Coast Motorists.

In the 1920's and '30's Red Crown provided the West Coast with quality, no-knock gasoline and the most advanced aircraft fuel of the day.

For Sale - mint/no package $25.00

These versatile pick-ups helped Chevron deliver its high-quality motor oils and other petroleum products to customers throughout its marketing area.

For Sale - mint/no package $12.00

Red Crown, one of the most popular gasolines in the '20's, was often distributed in this forerunner of the modern-day tank truck.

Standard Oil Announcer-Cars became a familiar sight in California at major events.  Crowds visiting the U.S.S. Constitution in Los Angeles, the opening of Yosemite - Wawona Tunnel and Red Bluff Rodeo were all greeted by announcements from Standard Oil Cars.

For Sale - mint/no package $5.00

Atlas tire trucks became a familiar sight on Southern streets in 1931 when Standard Oil introduced a full line of tires, batteries and accessories to be sold at service stations.

For Sale - mint/no package $6.00

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In the arly 1900's, horse drawn wagons were used to deliver kerosene and other Standard Oil products to grocery and hardware stores.

For Sale - mint-in-box $10.00

The Spirit of St. Louis was fueled by this type of Standard Oil Truck for Charles Lindbergh's historic flight to Paris, May 21, 1927.  Lindbergh preferred Standard gasoline as he found it would give him, "a little more range for the gallon".

For Sale - mint in box $7.00

Standard Oil purchased the South's first tank truck in 1911.  It was built in Kentucky and featured a riveted tank and attached bucket box for measuring cans.

For Sale - mint in box $6.00

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In the 1930's fueling farm equipment became big business.  Delivery of fuel and lubricants with this modern equipment enabled farmers to keep operating costs low.

For Sale - mint in box $6.00

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Standard Oil's aviation market grew by leaps and bounds in the 1930's.  Tank trucks such as this one made deliveries in Dinner Key, FL of aviation fuel to Pan American Clipper Airliners flying to South America and around the world.

For Sale - mint in box $14.00

In the early years of the automobile, Standard Oil was a pioneer in the delivery of gasoline, kerosene and lubricants to "filling stations" in these horse drawn wagons.  In 1914 there were still 794 harness vehicles in use throughout Standard's field, principally in rural territory.

For Sale - mint in box $13.00

This streamline tank truck was considered to be the most attractive and efficent to be seen on any highway.  Beneath its pleasing outline are compartments that carry 1,600 gallons of fuel.  The cab interior was as comfortable as any car of the time.  With introduction it became the mainstay of the West Coast and Standard Oil Company's British Columbia fleet.

For Sale - mint in box $14.00

Pearl Oil was especially clean burning kerosene for oil heaters, cook stoves and lamps, and the van proudly displayed the newly incorporated name, Standard Oil Co. or California.

In the 1930's and '40's asphalt-type roof coatings were distributed to retailers in 5 gallon pails in large quantities using specially designed flat bed trucks.

As service station volumes increased, larger capacity tankers such as this six wheeler were utilized to make deliveries from the mid 1930's through the late 1940's.  The updated winged "V" Chevron logo was introduced in the Fall of 1946.

Exploration teams went to the farthest most difficult areas of the world in equipment such as this 4-wheel drive van.   This heavy duty truck carried geologists and seismic equipment on their search for new fields through areas impassible to regular vehicle equipment.

Designed for power, speed and versatility, this 1936 Pump Truck stood by to combat any emergency on the refinery grounds with superbly trained crews ready to roll.

In the early 1930's Standard and dealers started buying service trucks and offered road service to motorists in distress.  Replacing the rumble seat with a small bed gave extra carrying capacity to this model.  It was also very effectively used as a "company car" for Standard Oil sales personnel.

In the early years as public transportation was not directly available to Richmond Refinery, Standard provided a shuttle service from the public line to the refinery as an accommodation to the many refinery workers in the models similar to this 10-passenger bus.

The movement of drums and cases filled with various petroleum products required a heavy duty truck and trailer with a flexible loading and unloading capability.  Therefore the development of the "stake" bed for easy access to various Product locations.

The Atlas Panel Van was developed as a sales and instructional tool for Atlas Supply Co.  Designed to visit various Standard sales offices and dealers, it brought the latest in tire, battery and accessory product information and training.