Petrol Collection (#8)

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays refuelling in the pits, JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Being refuelled. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

Movie poster Oil, 1927. Artist: Naumov, Alexander Ilyich (1899-1928)
Movie poster Oil, 1927. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Motor Fuel Ration Book, c1973. A fuel ration book of the like issued by the British government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 Oil Crisis

Advert for Pratts Ethyl Petrol, c1928

Red Line petrol advert, 1929. A print from the London Opinion, Christmas, 1929

Woman driving a car, 1930

Motor fuel ration book, c1950s

Motor fuel ration book, 1957

Une Petroleuse, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. Petroleuses were women extremists who used petroleum to set fire to buildings during the Paris Commune

Petroleuses, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. Petroleuses were women extremists who used petroleum to set fire to buildings during the Paris Commune

CM21 7563 A one candle power headlight
London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 6th November, 2017, 5th November, 2017, 2017. antique, auto, automobiles, automotive, autos, Bonhams, Brighton, Britain, car, cars, Classic, driving, England

Woman riding a motorised scooter, WW1
Woman (Hilda May) riding a motorised scooter, because taxis and petrol are in short supply during the First World War. 1917

LCC-LFB Bromptons Dennis pump at Lambeth HQ
Station A8 was Brompton fire station. Here its dual-purpose petrol Dennis pump is seen standing at Lambeth headquarters

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB HQ, Southwark
The Hatfield motor pump was the first petrol driven engine appliance in which the engine was used to operate the fire pump

Irish Pub Sign
The sign for the Sibin Bar at Healy Pas near Kenmare Co Kerry Ireland

Deserted garage and gas station in Utah off Interstate 15
Deserted Garage and gas station in Utah off Interstate 15

Illustration depicting the Petr Kochka submarine, 20th century
Illustration depicting the Petr Kochka submarine

A Gas-Bag Taxi During World War I. Due To Petrol Shortage A Balloon Filled With Uncompressed Gas Was Fitted To The Roof Of The Vehicle And Used As The Fuel Tank

Pumpjack In A Canola Field

Silhouette Of Pumpjack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pump Jack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising On The Horizon; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Jack MacGowran as Crump
at the petrol station in a scene from the Titfield Thunderbolt

Maserati, MAS12238
MAS12238

Maserati, MAS12235
MAS12235

Maserati Ghibli Hybrid 2021 White
MAS12213

McLaren (FOS 2022) Speedtail, hybrid (ltd edition of 106) 2021 Orange and red
MCL198203

Czinger (FOS 2022) 21C hybrid 2021 Silver and black
CZI001133

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2021 White
BUG095248

Gas station price analysis, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gas station price analysis

Lamborghini, LAM177130
LAM177130

Chevrolet Volt Hybrid 2016 White
CHE17301

American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. Creator: NASA
American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. This motor was used in the flight of ARS #4 on Staten Island, New York City, USA, on September 9, 1934. It burned liquid oxygen and gasoline

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"Fueling the Past and Powering the Present: Unveiling Petrol's Timeless Legacy" From roaring engines to historic landmarks, it has played an integral role in shaping our world. Take a journey through time as we explore its captivating history. In 1966, a vibrant Signalflare Red Ford Mustang Coupe cruised down the streets of Wallsend-on-Tyne, where shipbuilding thrived. The powerful engine roared with every turn, fueled by none other than petrol. Travel back even further to Perranporth in Cornwall around 1925. The Red House Restaurant and Donald Healeys Garage stood proudly on Boscawen Road, serving both locals and travelers alike. It was here that motorists would fill up their tanks with petrol before embarking on thrilling adventures in their MG RV8 or Dodge Challenger RT SE. But let's not forget one of petrol's most remarkable contributions - the invention of the Cube Car. This groundbreaking creation revolutionized transportation, offering compact efficiency without compromising power. As cities grew and demand soared, petrol stations became iconic landmarks themselves. One such station stood proudly on Old Brompton Road in London SW7; it served as a hub for drivers seeking fuel to propel them forward on their journeys. Petrol's significance extended beyond everyday use; it even found its place within emergency services. The GLC-LFB Dual Purpose Pump Fire Engine exemplified this perfectly - combining power and reliability when responding to crises swiftly. Advertisements throughout history have celebrated this extraordinary fuel source too. National petrol adverts captured imaginations across generations while Pratts Original Spirit (petrol) enticed motorists with promises of unrivaled performance back in 1925. And finally, we cannot overlook the monumental achievement of the first-ever Petrol Fire-Engine - a testament to how far technology has advanced thanks to this incredible resource. Petrol continues to be more than just a means of propulsion; it represents innovation, freedom, and the driving force behind countless memories.