Sinclair Motor Oil Mug | Vintage Dinosaur Logo Americana Gift

The logic was simple and brilliant: motor oil comes from ancient organic matter — so why not put a dinosaur on the can? Sinclair Oil’s green Brontosaurus has been one of the most beloved and distinctive logos in American motoring since 1930, turning a functional product into something genuinely charming. The Sinclair Motor Oil Mug celebrates that iconic dinosaur logo in a bold red distressed vintage design that Americana collectors and petrolheads alike will love.

It’s a mug for people who appreciate the wit and warmth of great brand design. The kind of person who stops at a vintage petrol station sign, who knows their Sinclair from their Standard Oil, or who simply loves the idea of a dinosaur on their morning coffee. Whether it’s a gift for a classic car enthusiast, a vintage Americana collector, or someone who just has a great sense of humour about their motor oil — this one is exactly right.

Every mug is hand-pressed in our family-run Sussex studio using premium ceramic blanks, with a full-wrap design that looks striking from every angle — no blank reverse, no half-measures. Prints are vivid, fade-resistant, and tested to withstand over 800 wash cycles at 45°C. Choose from nine interior colours across multiple sizes and finishes — classic 11oz and 15oz ceramic, lightweight Bone China for a more refined feel, the generous 20oz Pint size, or the taller Latte Mug for a café-style brew.

We back every mug with our 1-Year Print Guarantee — if the print fades or peels under normal use, we’ll replace it. No quibbles. Hand-checked, carefully packed in double-walled smash-proof packaging, and dispatched ready for the road.

Key features:
Iconic Sinclair green Brontosaurus dinosaur logo in bold red distressed vintage design.
Full-wrap print — striking from every angle, no blank reverse.
Handmade in Sussex — each mug individually hand-pressed and inspected.
Premium ceramic construction, dishwasher safe to 800 wash cycles at 45°C.
Microwave safe for everyday convenience.
Nine interior colours across multiple sizes and finishes.
Double-walled smash-proof packaging for secure delivery.
Backed by a 1-Year Print Guarantee — if it fades or peels, we’ll replace it.

Shipping & Processing

Each item is made to order and carefully hand-pressed in our Sussex studio.

Most orders are produced within 24–48 hours, depending on order volume.

Standard delivery: Orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.

Express delivery: Where Express shipping is selected at checkout, orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service.

Delivery times refer to courier transit only and do not include production time.

If you need your order sooner, Priority Processing is available to add to your basket to move your order to the front of the production queue.

Please note

Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen due to display settings. Every mug is produced to our exacting standards to ensure consistent print quality and finish.

If you’ve selected gift wrapping for one item within a multiple-item order, please let us know in the order notes at checkout which item you’d like gift wrapped.