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I am looking for any information on the history and current value of this can of Power-Lube motor oil.

It is a 1 quart can in overall great condition except for a few scuffs and dents.
The can itself is still sealed and full of oil.
From what I understand, this is the original color scheme from ~1930.

Any information appreciated.
Cheers.


Direct link to images: https://imgur.com/a/5Ile51A

one in a current auction -

IMO - value, 3k+ .. ...

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ite...ooth-as-the-tread-of-a-tiger-hartwell-ga

sold in today's auction .. ...

That is insane

Wow! Thanks for the link, I had trouble searching up auctions on my own.

I'm sure we're all curious to know where it came from... is that something you recently came across?

A previous coworker of mine came across these cans a few years ago while cleaning out his late father's garage. He brought them into the shop and was offering them up to folks. I had always thought it was nothing more than a cool looking can and have had it sitting on my shelf ever since.
I had no idea about the history of the Powerene company and Power-Lube until just recently when I started doing some research (and hence came across this forum).

I will have to reach out to him and see if he has any idea how/where his father came across these cans for any more history than that.