1950-1959. Lithographed tin. Ideal Petroleum Co. St Lambert, Quebec. Corvette Motor Oil uses the imagery of the small, fast and lightly armed warships prevalent during World War II. Soon after these steathy ships inspired designers of the now famous Chevrolet sportscar. This bilingual tin, while sharing the same name as the Chevrolet Corvette car, was actually not related to the car, but rather, it was a separate brand that used the "nautical" meaning of the word "corvette". The ship on the tin is a "Flower-class Corvette Warship", a small, maneuverable naval escort vessel used extensively by the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. The Ideal Petroleum Co. of St. Lambert, Quebec, used this naval imagery to evoke the speed and reliability of these famous, Canadian-built ships. Despite the graphic of a naval ship, the oil was marketed for use in passenger cars and light trucks. The tin was only produced for about a decade before the company was sold, in 1959, to British American Oil, which rebranded service stations and products under its own national corporate identity. Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401876). All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to the Check the Oil Show on June 26, 2026. 13.5” x 8.5” x 5.5”

Size
13.5” x 8.5” x 5.5”

Condition
Grade: 9.25. Excellent colour and gloss. Minor scuffs and surface nicks, particularly to one side on lower right corner. Retains original cap.