Bidspirit auction | Mid-20th Century Automotive Oil and

Mid-20th Century Automotive Oil and Lubricant Containers - This collection of automotive lubricant and oil containers dates from the mid-20th century and includes products from manufacturers such as MacMillan Petroleum Corporation, Cities Service, Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation, Western Auto Supply Company, and Challenge Oils Ltd. These containers are constructed of tin and other metals, representing various vehicle maintenance products including motor oil, transmission fluid, gear lubricant, and specialty cycle oil. Featured items include 1-quart containers from MacMillan, Cities Service, and Quaker State, alongside a larger bulk container for Western Auto's Long Run brand. Also included is a small, handheld cycle oil container with a metal spout and screw-on cap. The lithography on the containers features various brand-specific logos and graphics, such as the Cities Service triangle, the Quaker State leaf, and the Western Auto logo.