Esso Collection

Esso petrol station uniform 1970. Creator: Unknown
Esso petrol station uniform 1970

1962 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 17: Jim Clark, Bruce McLaren, Innes Ireland, Maurice Trintignant and Carel Godin de Beaufort during the drivers briefing

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964. Creator: Unknown
Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964

ERC 1958: Liege-Rome-Liege Rally
AUGUST 25: Triumph TR3s dominate the gathering at a fuel stop during the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally on August 25, 1958. (Photo by LAT Images)

Advertisement for Esso Petroleum -- reflections on car bodies at Fawley Refinery, Hampshire. 1959

Oil barrels. Oil products are obtained from crude oil, which is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons

Residfiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the residfiner area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

BOILERS
Babcock & Wilcox boilers at the Standard Oil Companys refinery at Greenpoint, Long Island, New York [USA]

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29th April 1973. Graham Hill. Ref: 73ESP29. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

American Roadside Gas Station and Barbershop
American Roadside Gas Station, Hardings United Purity Stores and Barbershop Date: 1946

Chemical plant storage tanks. The industrial-scale manufacture of chemicals requires specialised engineering to meet a wide range of storage requirements

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

1966 French GP
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 03: Race winner Jack Brabham celebrates with a glass of champagne on the podium during the French GP at Reims-Gueux on July 03, 1966 in Reims-Gueux, France

1963 German Grand Prix
Nurburgring, Germany. 2 - 4 August 1963. Jim Clark, Lotus. Ref: 19714. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields. Memphis, Tennessee

Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas

1967 French GP
LE MANS CIRCUIT BUGATTI, FRANCE - JULY 02: Winner Jack Brabham takes a glass of champagne on the podium during the French GP at Le Mans Circuit Bugatti on July 02, 1967 in Le Mans Circuit Bugatti

Formula 1 1952: British Empire Trophy
DOUGLAS CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 29: James Scott Douglas, Jaguar XK120 during the British Empire Trophy at Douglas Circuit on Thursday May 29, 1952, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Other rally 1952: Scottish Rally
JUNE 01: Service and fuel stop for some of the competitors during the Scottish Rally on June 01, 1952. (Photo by LAT Images)

Elton John, pictured with his Rolls Royce. On his arrival from a recording session in Los Angeles, at Heathrow Airport. Elton arrived wearing a blue boiler suit with ESSO printed on the back

Elton John pictured on his arrival from a recording session in Los Angeles, at Heathrow Airport. Elton arrived wearing a blue boiler suit with ESSO printed on the back, a bowler hat

Corner of Lees Road and Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon Circa 1935

Piccadilly Circus, Central London. Circa 1971

Fuel Shortages, Corley, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973. No Petrol. Forecourt Empty

Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown
Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950

Poster, Essolube, the super oil, winter oil par excellence. Date: circa 1935

Fawley Oil Refinery
An aerial view of the 3, 200 ft long jetty at the Esso oil refinery, Hampshire, England. Three of the four breasting islands are shown, which are able to berth four tankers simultaneously

Cemetery at edge of Romney, West Va. 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Cemetery at edge of Romney, West Virginia. [Signs: Key to Happy Motoring for 42 - Care Saves Wear - Esso ; Fort Pitt Ale ]

CM32 6276 Esso, Put a Tiger in your Tank
Esso, Put a Tiger in your Tank, Goodwood 79th Members Meeting, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, April 2022

No petrol signs at garage during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979

Jubilant Crystal Palace fans proudly hold aloft their tickets after having queued since midnight the night before to purchase them

Mr E Asquith points out something of interest to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Pierhead, in the background is coastal tanker Esso Buckingham, sister ship to the ill-fated Esso Portsmouth

Petrol pump in garden, for one enterprising Erdington Resident during fuel shortages, Birmingham, Thursday 13th December 1973

An eastern goddess sits in a garage in the village that wants to get rid of her. The Squire and villagers of Braunton, north Devon believe a curse is on the statue which is said to have been stolen

The start of the Daily Mirror International trophy race at Snetterton 14th March 1963 ***
The start of the Daily Mirror International trophy race at Snetterton 14th March 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

New Esso Guide to London Airport - Heathrow. 1965

The unofficial strike of petrol tanker men is now seriously affecting London garages, many of which are today displaying Sold Out notices

Oil refinery towers. An oil refinery is where crude oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons, is refined (separated) in parts called fractions

Pipestills at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. Atmospheric pipestill (right) and a vacuum pipestill (left). These are distillation towers (stills) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

Esso Petrol Pricing Sign Kyoto

New Jersey Service Stat
Happy motoring begins at Carlsons Esso station intersection of route 130 & 40, two miles from Pennsville Ferry, Deepwater, New Jersey

Traffic on the M5 motorway near Manchester, passing a service station. Date: circa 1960s

Young woman with baby near Esso Petrol Station, Eccles
A young woman with her baby, standing near an Esso Petrol Station in Patricroft, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Late afternoon light in Esso, Kamchatka, Russia, Eurasia

Traditional rebuilt houses in the Ewenen Museum in Esso, Kamchatka, Russia, Eurasia

Traditional wood carving in the Ewenen Museum in Esso, Kamchatka, Russia, Eurasia

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"Esso: Fuelling the World's Progress since 1962 Belgian GP" Step back in time to the iconic 1962 Belgian Grand Prix, where Esso made its mark on the racing scene, providing high-performance fuel that propelled drivers to victory. Traveling across continents, we find an Esso petrol station on Old Brompton Road in London SW7. A nostalgic sight with its vintage charm and bustling energy, it served as a hub for motorists seeking reliable fuel and friendly service. In 1970, an unknown creator designed the distinctive Esso petrol station uniform. This timeless attire became synonymous with professionalism and trustworthiness at every Esso location worldwide. Witness history unfold at the Ilford Esso petrol station in 1964 as a Leyland tanker makes a crucial delivery. The seamless coordination between transport and distribution ensured that communities were always supplied with quality fuel when they needed it most. Advertisements for Esso Petroleum captured hearts and minds, showcasing their commitment to innovation and excellence. These captivating visuals reminded customers of the brand's unwavering dedication to meeting their energy needs efficiently. Behind-the-scenes glimpses reveal oil barrels stacked high—a testament to Esso's vast reserves ready to power industries around the globe. At oil refineries like Residfiner, cutting-edge technology transformed crude oil into valuable products essential for modern life. Embark on a journey through America's highways adorned with roadside gas stations intertwined with barbershops—an emblematic symbol of convenience alongside automotive care—where drivers fueled up both their cars and themselves before hitting the open road once more. Marvel at chemical plant storage tanks standing tall against industrial landscapes—the backbone of countless manufacturing processes reliant on petroleum byproducts that touch our lives daily. Amidst this intricate web of operations stands an oil refinery worker—a dedicated individual ensuring smooth operations within these complex facilities. Their expertise ensures that each drop of refined product meets stringent standards set by Esso.