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[.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"f0ac137f-4cfd-4164-a9a8-087781bd5d87\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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 data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-314\" data-turn-id=\"request-68ff542e-62cc-8329-a02f-a2e8f8ed141f-12\" dir=\"auto\" 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 [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" 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-model-slug=\"gpt-5\" 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\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"b6651b0a-bba1-47cd-8170-035aa1cabd14\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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 [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6909db3d-d3e8-8328-bb4a-80c380778a8c-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-338\" 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=\"9a3b6d9e-dbfa-40b6-8d71-d333eaaadc78\" 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=\"38\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eThis Regent Super glass petrol pump globe is a striking and classic piece from the Regent Oil Company, one of Britain’s most prominent post-war fuel brands. Featuring the brand’s iconic red, white, and blue tricolour design, this globe once crowned fuel pumps dispensing Regent’s premium-grade petrol. It is a superb example of 1950s–1960s British petroliana, representing both the craftsmanship and design flair of the golden age of motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regent Oil Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regent Super Petrol Pump Globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"634\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s to 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulded milk glass with reverse-painted design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eDesign Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded rectangular form with red upper band featuring “REGENT,” white central section, and blue lower band with bold black “SUPER” text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThe Regent Oil Company was established in 1947 as a merger of several smaller fuel distributors under the British division of the Texas Oil Company (later known globally as Texaco). Regent rapidly became a household name across Britain during the 1950s and 1960s, recognised for its patriotic colour scheme and reputation for quality fuels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e“Regent Super” denoted the company’s higher-octane premium petrol, formulated for improved engine performance and efficiency. It was marketed to motorists seeking smoother running, better acceleration, and reduced knocking—benefits that became especially desirable as cars grew more powerful and refined during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eIn contrast, “Regent Regular” was aimed at everyday motorists, while “Regent Diesel” and “Regent Not For Resale” variants served commercial and industrial markets. Together, these fuel grades reflected a structured branding strategy that appealed to Britain’s increasingly diverse range of vehicle owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eThe Regent Super globe embodies the clean, modern style that defined British service station design in the post-war era. The bold red, white, and blue layout gave the brand strong visual recognition, symbolising reliability and national pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eThe rectangular shape with softly rounded corners was a hallmark of Regent’s forecourt identity and allowed for excellent illumination. When lit, the red and blue bands glowed vividly against the white glass, making the pump visible from a distance both day and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eThe typography is simple yet strong, with “SUPER” printed in bold black letters—communicating quality and power. This straightforward design made Regent stations immediately identifiable and helped establish brand consistency across forecourts nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eCultural and Industrial Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eIn the post-war decades, Britain experienced a surge in car ownership and road travel. Petrol companies, including Regent, competed fiercely to attract the growing number of motorists. Branding became an essential part of the experience, and petrol pump globes were key visual markers of trust and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eRegent marketed its products as dependable and homegrown, aligning itself with the optimism and energy of 1950s Britain. The “Super” fuel grade reflected the nation’s fascination with speed, engineering, and progress, echoing themes seen in other industries from aviation to motoring design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3695\"\u003eBy the 1960s, Regent had established a strong network of service stations across the UK. However, in 1967, the brand was fully absorbed into Texaco, ending the Regent name and marking the beginning of a new corporate identity. Many Regent-branded items were replaced, making surviving examples like this globe rare and collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003eCollectibility and Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eThe Regent Super globe is one of the most recognisable and desirable designs among British petroliana collectors. Its bright tricolour design, clean lettering, and association with mid-century motoring make it a centrepiece item for display or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003eBecause the Regent name disappeared after the Texaco merger, these globes represent a finite chapter in British fuel history. Their glass construction also means that many were broken or discarded when replaced, adding to their rarity today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4470\"\u003eCollectors value the Regent Super not only for its nostalgic charm but also for what it symbolises—the golden age of the British motorist, when fuel stations were local landmarks and the open road represented freedom and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4541\"\u003eRegent Super petrol pump globe, circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4615\"\u003eProduced by the Regent Oil Company, a key post-war British fuel brand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4616\" data-end=\"4689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4689\"\u003eMade from moulded milk glass with bold red, white, and blue paintwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003eUsed to advertise Regent’s premium-grade, high-octane “Super” petrol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4763\" data-end=\"4833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4833\"\u003eClean and patriotic design typical of 1950s–60s British forecourts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003eRepresents Regent’s focus on performance, reliability, and national identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4971\"\u003ePhased out after Regent’s merger with Texaco in 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003eHighly collectible for its design, colour, and historical significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5282\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Regent Super petrol pump globe stands as a vibrant emblem of Britain’s motoring heritage, capturing the spirit of an optimistic era when driving was more than transportation—it was a statement of freedom, innovation, and style.\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\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":62491839431005,"sku":"AM464","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251104-WA0052_b86dae09-361f-4061-a276-c953a0437682.jpg?v=1762429182","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/regent-supreme-glass-petrol-pump-globe","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}