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Petrol Collection (#9)

"Fueling the Past and Powering the Present: Unveiling Petrol's Timeless Legacy" From roaring engines to historic landmarks

Background imagePetrol Collection: A Gas-Bag Taxi During World War I. Due To Petrol Shortage A Balloon Filled With Uncompressed Gas

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Pumpjack In A Canola Field

Pumpjack In A Canola Field

Background imagePetrol Collection: Silhouette Of Pumpjack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising; Longview, Alberta, Canada

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Silhouette Of Pump Jack With The Orange Glow Of The Sun Rising On The Horizon; Longview, Alberta

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Jack MacGowran as Crump

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Maserati, MAS12238

Maserati, MAS12238
MAS12238

Background imagePetrol Collection: Maserati, MAS12235

Maserati, MAS12235
MAS12235

Background imagePetrol Collection: Maserati Ghibli Hybrid	2021	White

Maserati Ghibli Hybrid 2021 White
MAS12213

Background imagePetrol Collection: McLaren (FOS 2022) Speedtail, hybrid (ltd edition of 106) 2021 Orange and red

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Czinger (FOS 2022) 21C hybrid 2021 Silver and black

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2021 White

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2021 White
BUG095248

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

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Lamborghini, LAM177130

Lamborghini, LAM177130
LAM177130

Background imagePetrol Collection: Chevrolet Volt Hybrid 2016 White

Chevrolet Volt Hybrid 2016 White
CHE17301

Background imagePetrol Collection: American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. Creator: NASA

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

Background imagePetrol Collection: Chimps Charlie and Skipper from Chipperfields Circus syphoning petrol from a car 1957

Chimps Charlie and Skipper from Chipperfields Circus syphoning petrol from a car 1957

Background imagePetrol Collection: HONDA CAR belonging to LORENZO AMORUSO OF RANGERS engine boot

HONDA CAR belonging to LORENZO AMORUSO OF RANGERS engine boot

Background imagePetrol Collection: Mitsubishi Carisma car October 1998 16 valve engine

Mitsubishi Carisma car October 1998 16 valve engine

Background imagePetrol Collection: BMW Z3 Coupe April 1999

BMW Z3 Coupe April 1999

Background imagePetrol Collection: Russell Keeny looking under bonnet of car

Russell Keeny looking under bonnet of car

Background imagePetrol Collection: Michael Doherty and his 1959 Rover 90 February 1999 Road Record me

Michael Doherty and his 1959 Rover 90 February 1999 Road Record me and my car feature supplement

Background imagePetrol Collection: Aston Martin V12 August 1999 IAN TORRANCE PIC

Aston Martin V12 August 1999 IAN TORRANCE PIC

Background imagePetrol Collection: Petrol Rationing in Birmingham September 1939 People queue for petrol

Petrol Rationing in Birmingham September 1939 People queue for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

Background imagePetrol Collection: ROAD RECORD SUPPLEMENT JANUARY 1998 OLD CITROEN CAR

ROAD RECORD SUPPLEMENT JANUARY 1998 OLD CITROEN CAR

Background imagePetrol Collection: JOE ODONNELL HIS VINTAGE MG7 December 1998 Engine compartment

JOE ODONNELL HIS VINTAGE MG7 December 1998 Engine compartment

Background imagePetrol Collection: Robin Gray and his 1937 Fiat Topolino car May 1998 Me and My Motor

Robin Gray and his 1937 Fiat Topolino car May 1998 Me and My Motor

Background imagePetrol Collection: Trabant motor car East German December 1997 Road Record engine

Trabant motor car East German December 1997 Road Record engine

Background imagePetrol Collection: 1955 Ford Popular owned by Bobby Greig March 1998

1955 Ford Popular owned by Bobby Greig March 1998

Background imagePetrol Collection: Terry Venables January 1964 at home with his pet poodle

Terry Venables January 1964 at home with his pet poodle

Background imagePetrol Collection: Women Garage Workers filling van with petrol in 1941 women doing mens jobs during

Women Garage Workers filling van with petrol in 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

Background imagePetrol Collection: The v12 engine of an Aston Martin Vantage

The v12 engine of an Aston Martin Vantage

Background imagePetrol Collection: New Esso Guide to London Airport - Heathrow

New Esso Guide to London Airport - Heathrow. 1965

Background imagePetrol Collection: Culdaff, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Culdaff, Inishowen, Co. Donegal - a street scene with people, horse vehicle and petrol pump to the left. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Culdaff). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imagePetrol Collection: Main Street, Fort National (Larbaa Nath Irathen), Algeria

Main Street, Fort National (Larbaa Nath Irathen), Algeria
Main Street, Fort National (now Larbaa Nath Irathen), Tizi Ouzou Province, Algeria, with a monument on the left and a large advertisement for Byrrh aperitif. Date: circa 1925

Background imagePetrol Collection: Indian Springs Station, Nevada, USA

Indian Springs Station, Nevada, USA
Tim Harnedys Indian Springs Station (motel and car service) on the road between Beatty and Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 1939

Background imagePetrol Collection: Shell Petrol Station

Shell Petrol Station
Shell filling station, Lund, Scania, Sweden c. 1958. Date: 1958

Background imagePetrol Collection: CM17 1805pe Down Constitution Hill

CM17 1805pe Down Constitution Hill
Down Constitution Hill towards the Victoria monument and the Mall, with the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben, St Stephens Tower, , Clock Tower, et al) in the background

Background imagePetrol Collection: Outback Road Sign

Outback Road Sign
No fuel for 120km

Background imagePetrol Collection: LCC-LFB Merryweather Hatfield pump at Southwark HQ

LCC-LFB Merryweather Hatfield pump at Southwark HQ
A chain-driven Hatfield type pump at LFB Southwark headquarters. Note the connected hard suction hose to the rear mounted pump

Background imagePetrol Collection: A London Fire brigade wheeled ladder escape vehicle

A London Fire brigade wheeled ladder escape vehicle
Outside the London County Council boundary, Penge, to the south of London, was one of many fire brigades which had just one fire station covering its geographical area

Background imagePetrol Collection: LCC-LFB Tilling-Stevens petrol-electric turntable ladder

LCC-LFB Tilling-Stevens petrol-electric turntable ladder
One of two similar turntable ladders (TL) which the London Fire Brigade had in service at this time

Background imagePetrol Collection: Supply dump near Beaurainville, France, WW1

Supply dump near Beaurainville, France, WW1
A supply dump behind British lines at Beaurainville, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Background imagePetrol Collection: Vintage fuel pump

Vintage fuel pump. This is one of the oldest working petrol and diesel filling stations in the UK, located in the Laurel garage, Ramsbury, Wiltshire

Background imagePetrol Collection: Toyota Yaris 1. 0 VVTi Japanese

Toyota Yaris 1. 0 VVTi Japanese
Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVTi Japanese

Background imagePetrol Collection: Toyota Corolla Verso T3 Japanese

Toyota Corolla Verso T3 Japanese

Background imagePetrol Collection: Esso Petrol Pricing Sign Kyoto

Esso Petrol Pricing Sign Kyoto

Background imagePetrol Collection: Enamel sign for Redex Petrol service

Enamel sign for Redex Petrol service
A tin/alloy sign for Redex Service, an engine supplement to be added to petrol, sump, gearbox or rear axle to improve the overall performance of a vehicle. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePetrol Collection: Our True Sporting SPIRIT ? by William Heath Robinson

Our True Sporting SPIRIT ? by William Heath Robinson
The Automobilious Dream of a prominent Master of Hounds, on learning that the price of petrol had dropped again. Please note




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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.