Hi, Gang. Thank you for the requests for additional photos. They all have been emailed. ONE OTHER UPDATE: I've had two people inquire about my "asking" price of $1,600. Of course, I welcome price offers from serious buyers, and would like to see this hard-to-find piece go to someone who will enjoy it. I've included a couple of photos below my original posting that follows in blue. John in Wisconsin
Here’s a nifty piece I have for sale. It is a Wayne 501 Island Display. The Wayne 501 Island Display was introduced in the mid-1950’s. As you know, it was designed to sit on the filling station island, making products available for purchase right at the pump. This unit was intended to be placed alongside the Wayne 500 series pumps. The 501 not only displays cans of oil for sale, but also has a glass display case on the top to promote other items available at the station. This upper display area has an electric rotating turntable to call attention to these automotive products.
The Wayne 501 I’m selling is complete, except for the locks used on the upper doors (I believe they are fairly standard lock shop items). The manufacturer’s brass data plate is in place on the exterior. The entire unit is very solid. It has been painted several times, which probably kept it from getting any rust out. It has been stored inside for many years. This island display has two removable doors to cover the oil can racks on each side of the unit. The internal metal rack, designed to hold the empty oil cans is intact. The turntable is complete with motor and the drive mechanism. My Wayne island display has two lights designed to shine down on the turntable. The top has a removable cover plate that enables a globe holder to be mounted (no globe holder in place at this time). The exterior sheet metal piece above one of the stainless steel doors is dented. However, I have an excellent replacement part for that. I have never hooked this island display up to electricity. So, I’m unable to say if the turntable works.
The two photos below show the unrestored Wayne 501 I have for sale, and one that has been restored by some folks out east. The Mobiloil unit gives you a good idea of how neat these are when finished. I think mine would look good with a globe on top.
Email me for a dozen detail photos of the nice Wayne 501 Island Display I have available. I’m asking $1,600. This piece is located at my home in central Wisconsin. Thanks for looking. John
