Associated Oil Company started as thirty-four separate outfits agreeing to stop competing and start merging. Founded in San Francisco in 1901, Associated built its business across the Pacific West Coast before creating the Flying A brand in 1932.
Solid metal bottle opener with a printed vintage Associated Gasoline emblem. Compact, sturdy, built for real use — not just display. Great for the fridge, bar cart, or garage wall.
By the mid-1930s, Associated merged with Tide Water Oil Company to form Tidewater Associated Oil Co., and the Flying A name gradually took over as the company's primary brand.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors who track West Coast oil history and classic car enthusiasts.
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