Oil Pump Socks
Description: Harry Sinclair had his eye on a rival, Prairie Oil and Gas – a Rockefeller interest as big as Sinclair Consolidated. Sinclair held a half interest in the Ajax pipeline, which was jeopardizing the entire Prairie system by siphoning off most of their pipeline traffic. But in 1930, Sinclair sold its half to Standard Oil Company, along with its 50 percent interest in the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company, for $72.5 million cash.
Description: During September 1919, Harry Sinclair restructured Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation, Sinclair Gulf Corporation, and 26 other related entities into Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1932, this new entity was renamed Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1943, it was renamed Sinclair Oil Corporation. Near the beginning of the Great Depression, Sinclair sold the remaining interest in its pipeline subsidiary to Standard Oil Company (Indiana) for US$72.5 million (Standard Oil had purchased a 50% interest in the pipeline subsidiary in 1921). With these funds, including an additional US$33.5 million from an additional common stock issue, Sinclair retired several promissory notes and prepared to weather the Depression.
Description: Founded as Charles Auto Supply in 1934, Charles would go on to open a dozen locations throughout the greater Washington Metro area, subsequently changing their name to Charles Auto Supply Stores. The retailer’s initial offerings were basic repair parts and supplies, but by the time the boys began coming home from WWII and began hot rodding their cars, the Charles stores began adding speed parts and go fast goodies. Streamline was Charles' house brand for several products, including their 'Hi-Speed Motor Oil.' By the late ’70s, dedicated speed shops and national auto parts supply stores were putting the squeeze on Charles Auto Supply Stores, and they struggled throughout the ’80s before closing up shop some time in the ’90s.
Description: Harry Sinclair had his eye on a rival, Prairie Oil and Gas – a Rockefeller interest as big as Sinclair Consolidated. Sinclair held a half interest in the Ajax pipeline, which was jeopardizing the entire Prairie system by siphoning off most of their pipeline traffic. But in 1930, Sinclair sold its half to Standard Oil Company, along with its 50 percent interest in the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company, for $72.5 million cash.
Description: A classic and timeless vintage motor oil tin sign with a weathered, retro look. This design captures the nostalgic charm of old garages and service stations, featuring a vibrant color palette and a distressed texture that adds to its authentic, throwback appeal. Perfect for car enthusiasts, mechanics, and anyone who appreciates vintage automotive culture and classic Americana.
Description: During September 1919, Harry Sinclair restructured Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation, Sinclair Gulf Corporation, and 26 other related entities into Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1932, this new entity was renamed Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1943, it was renamed Sinclair Oil Corporation. Near the beginning of the Great Depression, Sinclair sold the remaining interest in its pipeline subsidiary to Standard Oil Company (Indiana) for US$72.5 million (Standard Oil had purchased a 50% interest in the pipeline subsidiary in 1921). With these funds, including an additional US$33.5 million from an additional common stock issue, Sinclair retired several promissory notes and prepared to weather the Depression.
Description: M-Tex Oil, the fictional petroleum powerhouse at the heart of the TV series *Landman*, embodies the ambition and grit of the Texan oil industry. Founded during the volatile **1980s energy crisis** to capitalize on booming domestic oil production, M-Tex serves as a shadowy titan driving the show’s high-stakes drama.
Description: Armstrong Tires was founded in 1912 by George F. Armstrong in a small New Jersey loft. By the early 1960s, Armstrong had become a well-known tire brand and the 5th largest tire manufacturer in the world. Purchased by Pirelli in the late 1980s, by 2012 the brand was close to being phased out completely, which is when ZAFCO stepped in with the goal of acquiring and rebuilding Armstrong from the ground up.
Description: M-Tex Oil is a fictional petroleum company meant to represent one of the biggest companies in the Texan oil industry. Founded during the '80s energy crisis to take advantage of domestic oil production, M-Tex takes center stage in the TV drama, Landman. The series follows Tommy Norris in the titular role as the guy who interacts and negotiates directly with landowners to acquire leases for the exploration and development of minerals or other energy sources on behalf of M-Tex.
Description: Make a powerful statement with this striking political protest graphic shaping a gas pump nozzle. Packed with bold typography reading "We Trade Blood For Oil", "Global Economy", and "Energy Crisis". Perfect for activists, anti-war supporters, environmentalists, and political street art enthusiasts.
Description: This design is a timeless piece of Americana, featuring the classic vintage Sinclair Oil logo. It showcases the iconic Dino the dinosaur mascot on a distressed oval sign, with "Sinclair" and "GASOLINE" text. The weathered and rusty texture gives it the authentic look of a sign you would find at a classic roadside gas station. Perfect for car enthusiasts, collectors of vintage advertising, or anyone who wants a dose of pure automotive nostalgia.
