These collector series glasses were sold at the stations in the summer of 1996. You could purchase a new collectible glass every few weeks until you got the complete set of 4 glasses.
The first one that they offered was the "First Hess Truck" glass that had a picture of the 1982 Hess truck on the front. On the rear of the glass it read: "The First Hess Truck. The 1982 First Hess Truck was a replica of the original 1933 Chevrolet oil delivery truck driven by Lean Hess, the founder of the Hess Oil Company.
This toy truck was the thirteenth in a series of Hess holiday promotional trucks that began in 1964 and is one of the most recognized symbols of the early days of the Hess Oil Company". Under that was the Hess logo and the final line reads, 1996 Classic Truck Series.
The second one offered was the "Hess Fire Truck Bank" glass that has a picture of the 1986 Hess fire truck on the front. On the rear of this glass it read" "Hess Fire Truck Bank". The 1986 Red Fire Truck Bank features emergency lights, head and tail lights, and an action packed hydraulic ladder. This toy truck also has a real coin bank, along with genuine chrome detailing on mirrors, bumpers and side instrument panels.
This toy truck is the sixteenth in a series of Hess holiday promotional trucks and is extremely popular with children and adults". Under that was the Hess logo and the final line reads, 1996 Classic Truck Series.
The third one offered was the "Hess Trailer and Racer" glass that has a picture of the 1992 Hess truck on the front. On the rear of this glass it reads: "Hess Trailer and Racer". The 1992 Hess Trailer and Racer is an 18 wheeler that features working head lights, tail lights and side lights.Clear windows on both sides of the trailer showcase a sporty and dramatically lit racer. The race car has operating head lights and a friction motor.
This dual vehicle is the 22nd in a series of Hess promotional trucks and remains a favorite among collectors". Under that was the Hess logo and the final line reads, 1996 Classic Truck Series.
The forth and final one offered was the "Hess Tanker Truck" glass that has a picture of the 1984 Hess tanker on the front. One the rear of the glass it reads: "Hess Tanker Truck". The 1984 Hess Tanker Truck features working head and tail lights, a built in savings bank, and chrome detailing on the mirrors, lights, and grill of the cab. A clear from windshield allows a view of the cab interior including a chrome steering wheel.
This Hess Tanker Truck if the fifteenth in a series of Hess holiday promotional trucks and is an authentic replica of an actual Hess gasoline delivery truck. Under that was the Hess logo and the final line reads, 1996 Classic Truck Series.
Each of these glass came with two cards included with your purchase. Here is a picture below of them.
Every once in awhile Hess produces something special that they give as a gift to employees, station owners, bulk buyers and even special customers and this next item is no exception. Mr. Lean Hess had a special gift box set made of these glasses (see below). These were never sold at the stations and there were only 2000 of these produced.
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