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'Oldest working petrol pumps in country' found
A set of rusty petrol pumps owned by a 65-year-old mechanic are thought to be the oldest working set in the country.
Battling against the rise of modern supermarket stations buying and selling fuel for much less than he can, owner Bernard White has done everything in his power to keep the old relics working.
The same pumps have stood on the forecourt of Laurel garage in Ramsbury, WIltshire, since the early 1950s.
The nozzles have been specially adapted to fit modern cars while seals around the hose are replaced regularly to prevent leaks.
And they survived the imperial measure clamp down when the European Union tried to enforce metric-only labelling on all sellable goods.
"Strangers do not realise they are still operational. The site looks a bit long in the tooth so they are surprised to discover we are still selling petrol," said Mr White, 65.
Fuel at this garage will cost £5.53 per gallon - slightly more expensive than normal because of the garage's remote location.
The old Avery Hardoll pumps are limited to counting a maximum of just 20 gallons at a time. After that the gallon counter dial goes back to zero.
While the pumps run off electric motors - just like modern-day pumps - the face resembles a clock with hands telling the motorist how much fuel is being pumped.
Mr White, who lives with 86-year-old mother May in the bungalow opposite the site, is now searching for spare parts so he can keep the pumps going as business has been declining.
"We used to get the pumps filled once every few months, now it is getting less and less."
"We have about 10 customers a week. Some are just passing by but others are regulars because they like using the pumps. For some people petrol stations are so few and far between they are glad to see us.
"I will keep going as long as I can. We have no intention of stopping at the moment even though we don't make much money on petrol sales."