1:18 Yat Ming "Dixie" Calculator Type Gas Pump

Description: 1:18 “Dixie” Calculator Type Gas Pump by Yat MingGas stations are an integral part of automotive history. Initially, one had to pull up to the local hardware store or a blacksmith shop for a fill-up. The first purposeful gas station in the United States was opened in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1905. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania boasts the first true “Drive In” gas station that opened on December 1, 1913.The early gas pumps were behemoths that stood at over 7 feet in height and consisted of a hand operated pump that filled a calibrated cylinder at the top. Once the cylinder was filled to the requested amount, the hose would be put into the car’s fill tube where gravity did the honors of dispensing the gasoline into the tank. While archaic by today’s standards, their design was functional at a time when electricity was not a readily available commodity. This was especially true in rural areas where there was no electricity at all.With the electrification that occurred across the country during the great depression, electrically operated gas pumps began to show up in the late 1930s with an analog calculator tied in with a mechanical measure of the gasoline. These types of pumps became commonplace after World War II. All are gone having been replaced by more modern pumps in the 1970s. Even those pumps are now gone with sophisticated computerized gas pumps replacing them. Offered is a 1:18 scale analog calculator type "Dixie" gas pump by Yat Ming. It is new in its display box.Note: Yat Ming exited the diecast model car business effective June 2012 If you have any questions regarding any specifics, please do ask. It is the eBay way. Rules:All eBay rules apply. We do not ship to countries that are banned from trade with the U.S. Payment must be made within 10 days of purchase commitment. Check-out and Shipping: We are a licensed retailer. Ohio residents must pay the applicable sales tax (added to the shipping cost). Shipping is actual cost plus the box and packing materials.USPS Priority Mail only. Insurance is automatically included in the shipping cost.Use the "Add to Cart" feature for more than one purchase and request a total for combined shipping.Once shipped, a delivery confirmation or tracking number will be provided. Payment Methods: We no longer use PayPalAll payments are now through eBay's Managed Payment program where you pay by any method you choseBuyers outside the US are responsible for any import duties State Sales TaxesEbay is now required by law to collect a sales tax on all items sold through its website. The sales tax is automatically added by eBay for at least 34 states with no exceptions. Return Policy: Return will be accepted if the model is defective but not as a result of damage caused by the carrier or from abuse. Damaged item claims must go to the carrier otherwise buyer pays for return shipping.You must notify us for authorization to return. Returns must be within 30 days of receipt and be in same condition. Sale is final otherwise. Make sure you want it before you commit to buying.

Price: 5.95 USD

Location: Tallmadge, Ohio

End Time: 2024-08-17T02:23:14.000Z

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