Step Right Up, Folks
Let me paint you a picture—a historic gas pump, the Model 555, crafted by the iconic S.F. Bowser & Company hailing from Fort Wayne, Indiana. This piece of industrial art has been spruced up by previous caretakers, polished to a gleaming shine. Not to be outdone, the Philips Pump & Tank Co. oil tank has also been given a dashing makeover. Both are now flaunting a dazzling blue and yellow color scheme with the classy Richfield branding for a vintage look that screams “classic.”
A Flash of Vintage Charm
So, what’s in the package? The gas pump offers a blast from the past with an illuminated reproduction globe, not one but three-function registers, a pump nozzle worthy of a museum, and a sleek white hose. The oil tank? It’s got a manually operated crank paired with a filler door—vintage, yet practical. Scooped up by the current owner in the not-so-distant January of 2025, both treasures are now up for grabs in the sunny enclaves of Sunset Beach, California, with no reserve. That’s right—no reserve!
Details to Dazzle
The pump itself isn’t just dressed in its new colors; it’s strutting with Richfield Hi-Octane decals. This beauty comes in at a graceful 86 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 18 inches deep, tipping the scales at around 250 pounds.
Globe of Glory
This illuminated globe doesn’t just stop traffic; it commands attention with the Richfield logo glowing proudly on both sides. A nod to simpler times, maybe, but it sure lights up the present.
Registers That Talk
Now, if the illuminated globe caught your eye, the twin three-function registers will make you look twice. These indicators tell the story of a bygone era—they show you the sale price in dollars, the gallons lovingly poured into your tank, and the cost-per-gallon in the delightful detail of cents.
Nozzle Elegance
Inspect the side of this svelte pump and there you’ll find a white cloth-covered hose paired with a polished OPW dispenser nozzle. Elegance in utility, wouldn’t you say?
Oil Tank’s Encore
Last but not least, let’s talk about the oil tank. Decked out in twin hues of blue and yellow with another Richfield logo standing tall on its façade, it measures a respectable 56 inches tall, 23 inches wide, and 10 inches deep.
Stamped with Authenticity
For that cherry on top, a Phillips Pump & Tank Co. production tag is firmly affixed to the oil tank, serving as a stamp of its storied past and genuine craftsmanship.
So there you have it—a spectacular slice of Americana, bursting with nostalgia and ready to turn the heads of aficionados and newcomers alike. Ready to bring a touch of history home?