"Fill 'er up with Ethyl" entered the American vocabulary in 1923, and Red Crown Ethyl was Standard Oil of Ohio's premium answer to a real engine problem — knock. General Motors researchers discovered tetraethyl lead's anti-knock properties in 1921, and by 1923 the Ethyl Corporation, a joint venture of GM, Standard Oil, and DuPont, was supplying the additive nationwide.
6oz stainless steel flask, double-walled construction, smooth powder-coated finish. Vintage Red Crown Ethyl emblem printed on the front. Slips easily into a jacket pocket or glove box. Hand wash recommended.
Red Crown Ethyl ran as the premium grade alongside standard Red Crown until 1928, when Sohio renamed it Sohio Ethyl as part of the company's broader shift away from the old Standard trademarks.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors building a Standard Oil display, classic car enthusiasts, groomsmen, and gas station history buffs who appreciate the specific grades, not just the brand.
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