Texaco Electric Pump – TP2720

A Nostalgic Symbol of American Roadside Culture

The iconic Texaco service pump recalls an era when stopping for gas meant receiving attentive, personal care. Represented by the uniformed “man with the star,” gas station attendants provided full service — fueling cars, cleaning windshields, checking oil, and greeting drivers with a handshake — making roadside service a friendly, memorable experience.

Art Deco Design Meets
Mechanical Innovation

Manufactured by the National Pumps Corporation of Dayton, Ohio, between 1938 and 1949, the National A-38 model combined sleek Art Deco styling with mechanical precision. Its mechanical register accurately calculated both gallons and dollars in real time, serving as a standout example of mid-century industrial engineering.

The Hub of Industrial Transformation

This gas pump represents the convergence of mid-century American industries. Connecting steel mills, oil refineries, machine shops, and auto plants directly to the consumer, it served as a vital daily fixture that kept workers, families, and commerce moving forward across the nation.

An Authentic Display Piece

This genuine National A-38 features a cosmetic restoration showcasing Texaco Fire-Chief colors along with a reproduction globe and belly plate. With its internal pumping mechanics largely removed, it functions as an illuminated vintage display piece that honors American manufacturing heritage.