Jenny - Bennett 766 pump - Leominster, Massachusetts USA - Vintage Gasoline Pumps on Waymarking.com

This red and white Bennett 766, JENNEY brand gasoline pump is displayed in front of a dentist's office building in Leominster, Massachusetts. It is tucked among landscaping and below carved wood signs on an exterior brick wall.

None of the components appear to be missing. The paint, though dull, is intact. There is glass protecting both of the two white porcelain faceplates. Overall, it appears to be in good condition. The price is set at 28 cents per gallon.

From an OldGas.com forum thread "Bennett 700 series":

The Bennett 700 series was Bennett's entry into the short computer pump market, around 1948. The models include the 746, 756, 766, and T-766 (T as in twin). These different models were very simular, the main differences being the ad glass configuration (or lack thereof) and the hose retractor system. Jack Sim's book also shows a handle which Bennett offered to hand drive the 700 series in emergencies. These pumps were produced into the early 50's.

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BENNETT 700 SERIES PUMPS

To understand the 700 Series Bennett pumps we must go back to 1941. The war had started at the end of 1941 but Bennett did not discontinue making gas pumps until sometime in 1942. No pumps were made during 1943 or 1944, but some kind of production began in 1945. Since no new pumps were available Bennett began making the 600 Series pumps again. Production of the 600 Series continued through 1947 while the designers worked on a new line of pumps. With automobiles being lowered it was time for a short pump. The 700 Series Bennett pumps were introduced in January 1948.

Pumps could be purchased during the war, but a permit from the government was necessary, as only a limited amount of pumps were available. By 1948 there was probably a large demand for new pumps to replace the ones that were nearing 10 years old. This information was taken from the Blue Book, but Bennett never supplied any information as to the quantity of each pump made.

The 700 Series was basically the same as the 600 Series pumps, just that they were shorter. The ring around the Visa-guage was the same, the Bennett name plate the same, but the ad glass panel (on the pumps that had ad glass) was moved from the top of the face, to the bottom of the face.

SOURCES:
John Sim's Gas Pump Company Histories
Bennett Pump Company

Gasoline Brand: Jenny Reproduction: no Location: Outside

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