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Lesleys Fuel is Brand X. Motorists who buy petrol at pretty Lesley Fers
Lesleys Fuel is Brand X. Motorists who buy petrol at pretty Lesley Fers pump get an unusual extra - a high octane kiss to zoom them on their way. Drivers who don t want to be kissed can have a beer instead. " The older ones usually go for the kiss, " Lesley said, " but quite a few of the younger ones prefer the wallop. I don t know why." Lesley, 19, is one of four bikini-clad girls employed at a filling station in Portsmouth, Hampshire. But the local vicar doesn t approve. As motorists queued for a gallon and a smacker, Canon Jeffrey Maples said: " Its degrading. A kiss is a genuine expression of love and affection. When distributed freely as a publicity gimmick it loses its meaning." And the fact that the garage is offering cut-price contraceptives as well has upset quite a few of the more conservative-minded of the local populace. June 1972 P018788
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Lesleys Fuel - Where a Kiss Fuels Your Drive
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. In this vintage photo, we are transported back to the summer of 1972 at Lesleys Fuel in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The vibrant image showcases four bikini-clad girls, including the charismatic Lesley herself, who work at this unconventional filling station. As motorists eagerly line up for their petrol refill, they receive an unexpected bonus - a high-octane kiss to propel them on their way. Interestingly, Lesley reveals that while older drivers typically opt for the affectionate gesture, many younger ones prefer something different - a refreshing beer instead. Curiously pondering this divide in preferences among her customers, she playfully wonders why age seems to influence such choices. However, not everyone is thrilled about these unique offerings. Canon Jeffrey Maples voices his disapproval of what he perceives as degrading publicity gimmicks that cheapen genuine expressions of love and affection. Moreover, it appears that the garage's decision to also provide cut-price contraceptives has stirred controversy within the more conservative-minded local community. This photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also reflects societal attitudes towards fashion trends and humor during the 1970s. It serves as a delightful reminder of how businesses sought creative ways to stand out from competitors while igniting conversations amongst both supporters and critics alike.
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