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class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68f5fdf2-6054-832b-a28b-359b30936c2e-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-210\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 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gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68f5fdf2-6054-832b-a28b-359b30936c2e-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-290\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b3a13097-4825-41b3-ac10-47b4738cc7ca\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eThis Fina Super Plus petrol globe represents one of the most recognisable European fuel brands of the postwar era. Its clean shield-shaped design and bold red, white, and blue colours symbolised reliability, performance, and national pride, reflecting the company’s Belgian origins and international success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Plus Petrol Pump Globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"466\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulded glass with enamelled red, white, and blue graphics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eDesign Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield-shaped body with “Super Fina Plus” text and distinctive tricolour border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eFina was founded in 1920 as Compagnie Financière Belge des Pétroles, based in Antwerp, Belgium. The company quickly established itself as one of Europe’s leading petroleum brands, expanding across the continent and into the United Kingdom during the interwar and postwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eThe Fina name and logo became synonymous with high-quality motor fuel and engine oils. Its branding, featuring a shield with bold typography, conveyed strength, protection, and confidence, qualities that appealed to motorists at a time when reliability and performance were central to the motoring experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eDuring the 1950s and 1960s, Fina invested heavily in its visual identity. The shield logo was refined and standardised across its petrol stations, tanker fleets, and advertising. The introduction of Super Fina Plus during the 1960s reflected the growing demand for premium-grade fuels designed for modern high-compression engines. This coincided with a period of rapid expansion in European car ownership and the rise of more powerful, performance-oriented vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eThis glass petrol globe is designed in Fina’s signature shield shape, instantly recognisable among collectors and motorists alike. The colour scheme of red, white, and blue not only referenced the Belgian national flag but also reinforced Fina’s image as a trusted, international brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eMounted on the top of a petrol pump, the globe would have been internally illuminated, creating a bright and welcoming symbol for drivers seeking quality fuel. The raised lettering and bold sans-serif typeface ensured maximum visibility both day and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eThe Super Plus designation represented Fina’s premium petrol blend, promoted as offering smoother performance and greater engine protection. These globes would have been seen across European forecourts, including in the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium, during the height of Fina’s retail presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eCultural and Industrial Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eFina’s rise coincided with the golden age of European motoring. As car travel became more widespread, petrol stations transformed from purely functional spaces into branded destinations. Companies like Fina used design and colour to convey trust and modernity, making their pumps and signage instantly recognisable on busy roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eBy the 1970s, Fina was a major player in the European oil industry. The company continued to operate independently until it merged with Total in 1999, forming TotalFina, a name later shortened to Total. Despite the merger, the classic Fina branding remains an enduring part of Europe’s petrol heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eCollectibility and Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003eFina petrol globes are highly sought after by collectors for their strong design and international heritage. The shield shape and vivid tricolour design make them standout pieces in any automobilia collection. Surviving examples in good condition, particularly in glass rather than plastic, are relatively rare due to the fragile nature of the material and the widespread switch to plastic signage in the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003eCollectors value these globes not only for their visual appeal but also for their representation of mid-century European motoring culture. The Fina Super Plus globe captures the optimism and modern design sensibilities of an era when driving symbolised freedom, progress, and personal mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003eFina Super Plus petrol pump globe, circa 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4220\"\u003eMade from moulded glass with enamelled red, white, and blue graphics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4277\"\u003eShield-shaped design featuring the classic Fina logo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003eRepresents a premium-grade petrol from one of Europe’s leading oil brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4434\"\u003eProduced during the height of Fina’s international expansion across Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003eA highly collectible piece of petroliana with strong visual and historical appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4709\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Fina Super Plus petrol globe stands as a striking reminder of the golden age of motoring and the era when design, identity, and engineering excellence defined the roadside experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62461434954077,"sku":"AM436","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-11-03at11.26.15_85fa7e93.jpg?v=1762171024","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/fina-plus-glass-petrol-pump-globe","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}