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#671157 Sun Nov 06 2016 03:51 AM
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I have some kind of a 3-tank petroleum dispenser. I'm guessing tanks like this were used at service stations in the 50's, or 60's, but I'm not sure. It's been in our barn since I was a kid in the late 60's. Any idea what this is called?

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An oil tank/ dispenser, commonly referred to as a lubester. Not as common as the single tank ones or the doubles. Plus it is on wheels and looks pretty much complete. The branded lids add to the value.


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As my grandson always says "look it up on the web."

http://petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20460.htm

Sorry, I do not make values on anything I cannot touch.

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To the right collector, you can get $400 to $600 realistically. To someone that really wants it bad--you can get whatever he is willing to pay. It all comes down to the sale, the agreed upon price is the value that day.


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As Kevin said the lids are the best part. They are 80-100 each to the right person. Triple lubster is very big and takes up a lot of room.


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That is a cool unit


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I sold a similar condition generic version this year that didn't have branded lids for $550. If you've got the time it's worth the resto as they bring decent money redone.




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