Red Hat and Royal 400 were rare enough that most collectors have never held a piece in person — and that scarcity has a reason behind it. Standard Oil, makers of Red Crown, sued to stop Red Hat from using a name and mark they considered too close to their own trademark. Whatever the outcome, Red Hat material stayed thin on the ground ever after.
6oz stainless steel flask, double-walled construction, smooth powder-coated finish. Vintage Red Hat Royal 400 emblem printed on the front. Slips easily into a jacket pocket or glove box. Hand wash recommended.
Royal 400 was the independent motor oil sold alongside Red Hat gasoline — a small operator's answer to the majors, caught in the crossfire of a trademark fight bigger companies didn't have to worry about.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors who chase genuinely rare brands, classic car enthusiasts, groomsmen, and gas station history buffs who like a good trademark-fight story.
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