Vintage Martin & Schwartz Model 80 Gas Pump – Mobilgas Special

Own a genuine piece of American petroleum history. This beautifully restored Martin & Schwartz Model 80 gas pump wears the iconic Mobilgas Special livery — a showstopper for any serious collector, garage, or vintage display.

Pump Details

• Make/Model: Martin & Schwartz, Inc. – Model 80 (Pennsylvania Serial No. 31)
• Origin: Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.A.
• Era: Late 1940s – Early 1950s (post-WWII)
• Style: Tall "art deco" curved-top design with streamlined housing

Visual Features

• Color Scheme: Vibrant red lower body with deep blue upper housing and top cap
• Top Globe/Sign: Illuminated panel with bold "Mobilgas SPECIAL" lettering in orange/red on white
• Front Shield: White shield-shaped decal featuring Mobil's famous red Pegasus (flying horse) logo above "Mobilgas SPECIAL"
• Display Panel: Original mechanical computer with rotating number wheels showing Amount, Gallons, and Cents Per Gallon — wheels display 2-8-1½ era pricing
• M&S Logo Light: Red illuminated Martin & Schwartz logo at the top of the dial area
• Hose & Nozzle: Original-style black hose with silver metal nozzle in side cradle
• Period Detail: "Contains Lead (Tetraethyl)" warning sticker on the blue panel — authentic to the era

Collectibility

The Model 80 is one of the most sought-after post-war pump designs, and this example in full Mobilgas Special configuration — complete with Pegasus shield, illuminated globe, and working mechanical display — is exceptionally desirable. Street Dreams Texas has been sourcing and displaying petroliana since 1999, and this is a standout piece.

Perfect for a man cave, classic car garage, showroom, or vintage gas station restoration. Located in the Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg/Kerrville area). Local pickup preferred; shipping available at buyer’s expense (very large/heavy item — will require freight).