VAULT just completed a meticulous concourse-quality restoration of a circa 1937 Wayne Model 866 gas pump back to its original factory appearance and condition.

Every detail of this pump was accurately, and faithfully, reproduced to the highest level of quality to preserve its historical distinguishing characteristics, content, and vintage “factory correct” appearance. This is one of the finest gas pumps in existence restored in one of the most desirable, and striking, gasoline brands (Polly Gas). Information about the Wayne Company and this particular model is at the very bottom of this description.

This rare pump is for sale for $11,296.25. We will offer FREE blanket wrapped white-glove delivery services to the buyer via Mayflower Van Lines who will deliver this amazing antique to you. This will save you $800-$900+ in delivery fees.

You may view pictures of this amazing gas pump by visiting our FlickR site at:

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Here is detailed information about how this pump was restored back to its original appearance:

Disassembly & Metal Dipping of All Parts - This pump was completely disassembled and all parts, including inside and outside framing, panels, cabinets, covers, mechanisms, and all interior and exterior parts were acid dipped to remove all
paint and contaminants.

Factory Correct Parts - All parts have been expertly restored with identical reproduction or NOS replacement parts to make your gas pump appear new from its shipping crate. All missing or damaged parts were replaced with identical replacement parts.

Sanding & Filling – All exterior parts of the gas pump were restored to achieve surfaces as close to original contours as possible without any pitting or surface imperfections. Catalyzed plastic filler was used to smooth out minor (one-eighth or less) imperfections and sanded so that all panels have a straight, mirror surface.

Priming - A two-coat primer was used beginning with a catalyzed polyester self-etching primer. After this first coat, all minute imperfections were block sanded as successively finer grits of abrasive are used ending in 320 before the final priming and then color painting was applied.

Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint - Vault specifies a premium best base/clear coat system to achieve a concourse-quality paint job. All colors are matched against factory mint original gas pumps, company literature and manuals. Many pumps that are restored do not pay attention to factory colors. This pump was historically accurate to original colors and paint schemes.

Finishing - To achieve a concourse paint appearance to showroom quality standards all exterior parts and panels were wet sanded and hand buffed to eliminate “orange peel" and dust particles in the paint surface. This renders the painted surface of your pump flatter than the applied paint can be achieved naturally and enhances the final beauty of the pump.

Re-Assembly – All parts that were removed were individually restored and reattached. Each part, even each fastener, were re-conditioned from functional to museum quality. All trim was polished and plated in triple nickel plating. Original fasteners were either re-plated or replaced.

Historically Accurate Details/Factory Correct Parts - Here are some examples of how Vault pays attention to quality details:Please email or call us if you would like detailed pictures of this pump and/or have questions.

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About The Wayne Model #60 & #866

The famous Wayne Model #60 computing pump was introduced in 1936 and was a great success. The Wayne Pump Company greatly expanded its production between 1936 and 1937 and different model variations were soon introduced that included single showcase versions (Wayne #60-S), double showcase versions (Wayne #55, #56, #65-S, #66, etc.), clockface versions (Wayne #866), and special versions that were custom made for particular oil companies such as Tidewater (Associated) and Atlantic.

By 1936, with a growing trend toward service station modernization, the Wayne Pump Company had positioned itself as the leader in the gasoline pump industry and they soon controlled a larger market share than at any time in their history. Some trade publications and industry historians estimated that this market share approached 50% by 1937. There is no doubt that the outstanding Wayne Model #60 pump design carried the Wayne Pump Company through the aftermath of the great depression and allowed them to prosper in a highly competitive and changing marketplace. It might be interesting to point out here that Wayne went through an interesting series of company name changes between 1926 and 1936. In 1926 Wayne was known as the Wayne Tank & Pump Company, in 1928 they became known as the Wayne Company, and by 1936 had changed their name to the Wayne Pump Company.

The following quotes from several Wayne Factory Advertisements should serve to shed some light on the outstanding features of the Wayne Model #60 series of modern, beautiful gasoline pumps:

“

WAYNE Computing Pumps attract customers, sell more gasoline, sell
accessories, stop losses, and increase profits!”

“Wayne Computing Pumps are carefully designed to sell gasoline and
attract new customers. You will always find the latest and best sales
ideas in Wayne Equipment – yet they are also built for lifetime service.
Compare them mechanically, unit for unit, with any other pump and
You’ll agree – There’s At Least $50 Greater Value in A Wayne.”

“Through the brain of this mechanical monster (The Wayne Model #60)
the Wayne Pump Company regulates an industry.”

“In the marketing of petroleum products today it is conceded that the eye-
appeal of the dispensing pump is a paramount importance. The island is
the sign of service and the pumps tell what kind of service to expect.
Perhaps the question in your mind is – which pumps to buy? Recently
we wrote a number of Wayne owners asking them why they chose Wayne
Model #60 Computing Pumps. By far the greater number mentioned
“Beauty” first of all. People have varying ideas of beauty – but sales
success is a good test. More than 35,000 Wayne Model #60 pumps have
been selected by service station men since this beautiful and unique design
was introduced less than two years ago. The majority of those who bought
pumps in the latter part of 1935 and throughout 1936 agreed Wayne
Model #60 was “The world’s most beautiful gasoline pump and the best
buy” – and bought. This is the answer. For greatest attractive power,
modernize your islands with Wayne Model #60.”

“These new Wayne’s will do more to attract business than even our
modern, new building – for after all, motorist look for the pumps when
they want to buy gas. When you’re in a business that depends upon
attracting the public like this one does, you can’t afford to hang on to
obsolete equipment with any ideas of saving money. You’re just
kidding yourself. You’re just driving your business away to some
competitor.”

“Wayne Company (Ft. Wayne, IN) is introducing two unusual computing
pumps with which are combined full size show windows or display cases
for better merchandising at the island. The demand for units with larger
show windows was created by the Wayne Model #50 Displaymeter
introduced two years ago, it is said. Model #55 and #56 offer twice the
display space available in the older model. Lighter at night, they are an
attraction to customers. Danger of pilfering is minimized by locking.
Mechanically these units are the same as the Model #60, all the
mechanism being housed in the base.”

“Engineers prefer Wayne Pumps for their sound engineering and superb construction. Oil company executives like them because of low maintenance cost. You will like them because they attract trade, stop losses and pay for themselves quickly. They are accurate, mechanically dependable through the years, easy to repaint. There’s a Wayne Salesman near you. Ask him to call.”

“A recent survey proves that display is a sales force more than
six times as effective as “price” in “impulse buying.” With the
Model #56 Double Displaymeter shown above you not only
have profit-making computing pumps, which increase your sales
of gasoline and stop shortages and over measurement, but big,
roomy show windows in which you can display tires, batteries,
heaters, radios and a complete stock of smaller accessories as
well. It makes your island a blazing front of light and your station
becomes an attractive place to shop at night when other stores are closed."

For many reasons the Wayne Model #60 is among the most favorite antique gasoline pump among collectors. In today’s gasoline pump collector markets the demand for unrestored (and restored) Wayne Model #60 pumps far exceeds its supply.

 

Love these, thanks for sharing and GL with the sale!

 

Wow that thing is awesome! PAWN STARS!

 

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the kind words. This was a highly detailed 6 months restoration and the results turned out better than pictures are able to show.

 

simply gorgeous!!!!