Indian Gasoline's globe told two stories at once — a red ball with "INDIAN" arched above and "GAS" below, redesigned in 1922 to echo the Havoline trademark from the same company. Indian Refining Company made its real mark not in gasoline but in motor oil — developing the industry's first wax-free formula.
Set of 4 cork-backed coasters, 3.75" x 3.75" square. High-gloss printed MDF top, natural cork base protects surfaces. Vintage Indian Gasoline emblem printed in full color.
The Texas Company bought Indian Refining in 1931, mainly to get its hands on that wax-free oil formula, and kept the Indian name alive regionally for over a decade before retiring it in the 1940s.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors tracking Midwest oil history, motor oil historians, and classic car enthusiasts.
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