{"id":73092,"date":"2019-05-24T08:17:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T12:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=73092"},"modified":"2019-05-24T08:17:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T12:17:28","slug":"collector-car-corner-bill-goldmanns-ultimate-gas-station-game-memories-and-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2019\/05\/24\/collector-car-corner-bill-goldmanns-ultimate-gas-station-game-memories-and-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Collector Car Corner – Bill Goldmann\u2019s ultimate gas station game memories and website\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Q: Hi Greg. In a recent feature article in the Providence Journal here in Colorado, you mentioned a gas station game called \u201cSunoco Bucks\u201d and then also reference a game called \u201cSunoco Sunny Dollars.\u201d Are you referencing two different games? Could you guide me to any reference that describes the \u201cSunoco Bucks\u201d game, as I never heard of this one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I collect gas station game pieces and this is of great interest to me. Gas station games are my passion and I collect game pieces from all the games, especially the \u2018instant winner\u2019 game pieces that were not redeemed during the games. As you can imagine those are quite scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Collector
The\u00a0WIN-A-CHECK\u00a0promotional game issued by the Getty Oil Company in 1964. Customers received an envelope containing a game piece and a slip of paper with the image of one-half of a bank check. Customers had to match two halves of a same amount check to win that amount.\u00a0Five cash prizes were available in $1, $5, $25, $100 and $500 denominations. This was the first game of chance issued by Getty Oil. (Bill Goldmann Collection)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I built a website elaborating all of the popular games with photos and descriptions, and I have listed every gas station game I am aware of (over 130 of them). The list can be found near the bottom of this page: www.billjamie.com\/Shell\/Shell-Coin-Game\/Mr-President-Coin-Game\/Mr-President-Coin-Game.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A page with photos of unredeemed \u2018Instant Winner\u2019 game pieces can be found at www.billjamie.com\/Instant_Winner\/Instant-Winner-Coin.html<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the instant winner game pieces shown are in my collection but not all. I solicit photos from other collectors and grab photos off the \u2018net when I see them. I have been accumulating the instant winner game pieces for many years and I have over 250 of them – probably the largest collection in existence.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Collector
SUNNY DOLLARS PLUS\u00a0promotional game issued by Sunoco in 1968 was very popular.\u00a0Customers received a game ticket with perforated tabs to be unfolded. The ticket reveals two printed game pieces for two separate games. Customers collected game pieces to match certain combinations to win cash prizes or a new Chevrolet Camaro, the latter the grand prize.\u00a0Eight cash prizes were available ala $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $10, $100 and $2,000 (Bill Goldmann collection)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As you may know, Imperial Oil in Canada (Esso) ran a game in 1967 that included four customized 1967 Olds Tornados as the top prizes. See that game (and car) here: www.billjamie.com\/Imperial-Oil\/Esso-Roadshow-67\/Esso-Roadshow-67.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a great day and thanks much. Bill Goldmann, Estes Park, Colorado.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Hello Bill and thanks for your email. To answer your \u201cSunoco Bucks\u201d question, unfortunately, I failed to adequately explain. To clear things up, I was a regular customer for the Sunoco Sunny Dollars game pieces as my friends and I used to say while cruising in my \u201867 GTX, \u201dLet’s go get some \u2018Sunoco Bucks\u2019\u201d (Sunoco Sunny Dollars). Sorry I misled you and other readers, as the \u201cSunoco Bucks\u201d game pieces I referred to were one and the same and officially called Sunoco Sunny Dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that straightened up, I have to admit that your letter is the first I\u2019ve ever received concerning a detailed, fully enjoyable, personal website that not only features all of the gasoline games ever invented, it does so in a chronicled manner that pulls the viewer in and keeps them there for what seemed to me like hours. (You and your wife Jamie\u2019s world traveler photos also held my interest, too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Collector
Shell\u2019s 1968 and 1969 Mr. President Coin game might have been the most popular gas station game of all time. The main\u00a0game card allowed placement of Shell game coins given at the gas stations. If you filled a game section you won the indicated prize. Given away at Shell stations, these game cards were also inserted into newspapers as part of Shell Oil’s marketing blitz. (Bill Goldmann collection)\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Anytime I write about gas stations, readers reply with enthusiasm and especially those that grew up in the 1950 to 1970 decades. Back then gas stations were known not just for the brand of gasoline sold, they were renowned for offering mechanical work from an oil change to a complete engine rebuild. It was a place where motorists could buy tires, batteries, brakes, shock absorbers and everything else your car needed to keep it in tiptop shape. The best gas stations had soda machines, candy and chips and perhaps even a lovable pooch that belonged to the owner. Chairs in the waiting room weren\u2019t just for customers, as there was nothing better than hanging out at the gas station when the owners and workers weren\u2019t too busy and had time to chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the gas station games started, things got hectic, and your website includes all-important information on the gas station games that were prevalent back then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Bill\u2019s website: \u201c Oil companies had been using games and incentives to attract people to their gas stations for decades but the Collect-And-Win format was wildly successful, especially when it included ‘Instant Winner’ game pieces. From 1965 to 1970, oil companies launched over 60 Collect-And-Win games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Collector
Even legendary Babe Ruth got in on the gas station games. This is the left side game piece of Babe Ruth, which is the winning half of the $1.00 prize. This is American Oil’s ‘Winners Circle’ game that took place in 1968. (Bill Goldmann Collection)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBillions of game pieces were distributed and many millions worth of prizes were awarded. Standard Oil offered over 1,000 brand new Ford Mustangs in their All-Pro and Super Pro games, while the top prize in Shell’s Mr. President Coin Game was worth more than a new Mustang. Some games were only released locally, some regionally, and some were nationwide. These promotions increased sales and created fierce competition. One gas station owner described the games as \u2018a necessary annoyance.\u2019 Shell’s Mr. President Coin Game wasn’t released in all areas of the country but it was the most popular and most widely played. This is evident by the huge quantity of game pieces and game prizes existing.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, I urge all of my readers that have access to computers to take some time and enjoy all of the links Bill lists above in his letter. If you are a gas station fan, you\u2019re in for a real treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you very much Bill Goldmann for this outstanding collection of gas station memorabilia that you are sharing with us. Best wishes to you and your wife Jamie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Greg\u00a0Zyla is a syndicated automotive feature writer. He welcomes reader input and questions on collector cars, auto nostalgia and motorsports at 303 Roosevelt St., Sayre, Pa. 18840 or email at\u00a0greg@gregzyla.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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