Ethyl wasn't a company's private brand — it was a licensed additive anyone could put their name next to. 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 licensing the additive nationwide.
Sturdy T-bottom zip pouch that stands upright on its own. Available in Small and Large, with Black or White zipper. Vintage Sam's Ethyl emblem printed front and center — great for a bag, desk, or bathroom counter.
Independent dealers running their own name plus a licensed additive brand were common all over the country — a local guy named Sam, in this case, doing exactly what thousands of small operators did to compete with the majors on fuel quality.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors, classic car enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a genuinely useful everyday pouch with a real story behind it.
The Faded Label Co. — keeping the golden age of American roadside art alive, one product at a time.
