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Vintage Ampol 1 Gallon Motor Oil Tin Can - Original Metal Cap & Handle
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$225.00
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Product Description
authentic vintage Ampol 1-Gallon motor oil tin, a classic piece of mid-century Australian petroliana and garagenalia. This container features the iconic, vibrant red and blue racing stripe design centered around the classic rectangular Ampol font block with the historic slogan, "Ampol – the Australian Company."
This is an exceptional survivor piece that has spent decades stored away safely in a local garage, making it a perfect addition to a workshop display, man cave, or a serious petroliana collection.
Key Features & Details:
  • Authenticity: 100% original Australian advertising piece.
  • Era: Circa mid-to-late 1960s (Pre-metric 1-Gallon fluid measurement).
  • Hardware: Retains its original textured metal screw-top cap and integrated wire drop-handle.
  • Scent Profile: Under the cap explicitly carries a distinct, honest vintage motor oil scent (confirming its original automotive use).
  • Manufacturing Stamp: Includes the crisp, original factory print/lithograph run code 13828 on the lower corner of the side panel.
Condition Report:
  • Graphics: Outstanding presentation. The lithograph paint and white background panels remain remarkably bright, clean, and vibrant with minimal UV fading or sun-bleaching.
  • Structure: Excellent structural integrity. The side seams are perfectly straight and tight. The tin is free of any major dents, structural crushing, or puncture holes.
  • Patina: Honest, age-appropriate cosmetic wear including light micro-scuffs, surface scratches, and a dark layer of oxidation/patina on the top and bottom panels as pictured. The metal remains entirely solid.
Dimensions & Weight:
  • Height: 25.0 cm
  • Width: 17.5 cm
  • Depth: 12.0 cm
  • Weight: ~500 grams (empty)
Pickup & Postage Terms:
  • Local Pickup: Available for collection from Thornleigh, NSW 2120.
  • Postage: Happy to pack securely using premium bubble wrap and a sturdy mailer box. Willing to post anywhere Australia-wide at the buyer's expense. Please send a message with your postcode for an exact shipping quote.
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