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Top off your tank with a full-service fill-up of weekly nostalgia!

In this captivating video, we're thrilled to present a stunning collection of vintage photographs that capture the essence of an era when the open road beckoned and these service stations were an integral part of the journey.

From classic pumps and timeless signage to the iconic architecture and the ever-friendly attendants, this curated selection of photographs will transport you back to the world of yesteryear. These snapshots provide a glimpse into the evolution of the gas station culture, highlighting the simplicity, elegance, and iconic designs of a bygone era.

Join us on this visual time travel as we explore how the gas station landscape has changed over the decades. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a vintage photography aficionado, or just someone who appreciates the charm of the past, this video promises to be an enriching experience.

Sit back, relax, and let's take a ride down memory lane together.
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Comments

  • Fred Added colorized
  • Janelle Added Enjoyed. Prefer b/w but don't mind color.
  • Deborah Added thanks for a view of the past...
  • Lois Damron Added Thanks for the memories. Loved these old cars and stations
  • CharMaine Added Love this vintage stuff. $.25 & .27 a gal, can you imagine! When men were men. Women were women. And the country was civilized, respectful and respected.

    Corrupt moron politicians have destroyed our once-beautiful country (thanks to the idiots that keep them voted in. Wake up America.).
  • nick Added black and white brings you back in time the way it WAS
  • Paul Moshay Added Thank you for your great old times brought back to life. I do like them in B&W but a few in color sparkles up the show. I worked at a gas station when I was 14 and bought my first car, yes in CA you could get your learners permit at 13 1/2. Gas then was 17.9 per gallon.
  • m.marshall Added i was born in 1943 but always had a fascination for cars my grandfather had a graham page and my mother has an old chev
  • Lou Added I was born in the '30. I'll take them color or black & white. They bring back so many beautiful memories..
  • Mary Jane Added These were before my time and my father didn't drive. But they were pretty cool to see.
  • iotus2 Added Great to see those classic cars in such wonderful condition. Good old Detroit iron!
  • kilopolk9 Added LOVE IT..
  • Annette Added Black/white or color - just love to see these. My father was a mechanic so I got to see/visit lots of places with him. Thanks again for a wonderful trip down memory lane!
  • mercedes Added I see in the comments that most people prefer B&W versus color. Either is fine with me, however the color brings everything to life!! Loved this video!
  • Randy Ferguson Added Great video! I loved the old cars and the old gas stations. I remember the days when the gas stations had employee's (like me) that pumped the gas and then collected the money. I also remember the gas pumps that you had to crank before you could pump the gas. Ah, those were the days my friend.
  • Martin Added Black and white is okay, it does seem to be more authentic, but color is cool as well. One thing that struck me was that, I didn't know that the warning about gas containing lead dated back so far. I saw it on some pumps from the 30's. I thought that was a relative new warning. It was interesting to see a "slice of history". Thanks Mel!!
  • John Added Cool----B
  • greg Added good video. better in black and white
  • Carole Added I think black & white is fine. More authentic.
  • Doug Clem Added The video of the early service stations was "THE BEST"!! I'm a vintage car restorer, and loved the video!! I have a restored 1932 SHELL station at the end of my hobby shop, so your video was very interesting!! I encourage you to do more "I remember when" videos of dealerships, and service stations!! Thanks, and keep the great videos coming!!
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