1961 Press Photo Autovista"... New Type of Automatic Fuel Dispenser by B.P.

Introducing The "Autovista"... New Type of Automatic Fuel Dispenser by B.P... A revolutionary new system for dispensing fuels at Service Stations - was demonstrated to the press this morning by British Petroleum Company - at Leavesden, Hertfordshire... The new system is designed by BP and is known as "Autovista"... The car is served with which ever grade of petrol is required - to the exact amount - controlled by an electronic circuit - which is preset. the driver cab see on the automatic dial - the exact amount - cost etc... of the fuel being fed into his tank - so that he can ask for fuel costing for instance $1 - S2 - etc - and the amount to that cost is supplied - thus eliminating the waiting ETC, for change and speeding up service to an amazing scale - as the "Autovista" can supply fuel at the rate of up to 15 gals per minute - if needed... Keystone Photo Shows: The garage attendants operates the preset dials on the indicator... This units is designed for use in Germany where it will soon be seen. The indicator shows exactly the cost - and amount of fuel supplied...

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 1-18-1961.



Photo back: