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Ghostsoldier

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Rob
 
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The young lady in front - wearing God knows what - is working the camera hard.


Ok, so I was just asked when winter-blend gasoline started. I'm guessing around 1926-'27, but that's almost pure speculation. Any help?

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As to your question - I have no idea, but bet Lizzie does.

The illustration in this ad is incredible - talented artist (but he - I'll bet, in this case, it's a he - did push the boundary of good taste a bit with the aviatrix). [Edit Add: to quote Lizzie: "Oh, those Boys"]
 
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Ok, so I was just asked when winter-blend gasoline started. I'm guessing around 1926-'27, but that's almost pure speculation. Any help?

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Industry trade publications suggest the seasonal difference in blends was already well-established by 1920, so likely some time in the mid-1910s would be a reasonable guess. Interestingly, reports on gasoline volatility during the early twenties indicate that the actual difference between winter and summer-grade fuel was somewhat less than the advertising copy would lead one to believe. Oh those Boys.
 
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...As to your question - I have no idea, but bet Lizzie does....


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Industry trade publications suggest the seasonal difference in blends was already well-established by 1920, so likely some time in the mid-1910s would be a reasonable guess. Interestingly, reports on gasoline volatility during the early twenties indicate that the actual difference between winter and summer-grade fuel was somewhat less than the advertising copy would lead one to believe. Oh those Boys.
 

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