Looking through oil can and globe reference guides, the earliest item I see with the red, white, blue is in 1957 in an oil can. 1959 in a globe. So it looks like the logo changes from black to blue right around the late 50's. You'll have to dig deeper to get more specific.

Stay gold Ponyboy!!

Last edited by Steve C.; Tue Mar 18 2014 11:58 AM.
Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!