Flying A Motor Oil Mug | Vintage Americana Garage Gift
- Handpressed in Sussex
- Dishwasher Safe
- Smash-Proof Packaging
- One Year Guarantee
About this mug
Before the interstate highways. Before the big oil giants swallowed everything. The American West was dotted with independent fuel brands that built their identity on bold design, local pride, and the romance of the open road. Flying A — the winged emblem of Associated Oil Company — was one of the finest. That bold red distressed design and the iconic winged “A” are pure California motoring history, and the Flying A Motor Oil Mug brings it all to life on ceramic with a full-wrap vintage design that Americana collectors will love.
It’s a mug for people who dig deeper than the obvious brands. The kind of person who knows their Flying A from their Gilmore, their Richfield from their Signal — or who simply loves the graphic boldness of early American oil brand design. Whether it’s a gift for a Route 66 enthusiast, a vintage Americana collector, or a petrolhead with an eye for the rare and the beautiful — 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 Flying A winged emblem — rare California oil brand in bold 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.
Returns
We offer a 14-day return policy on standard mugs. To be eligible, items must be unused, in their original condition and packaging, with proof of purchase. Please email danni@sipfullofdesign.com to request a return before sending anything back — we'll reply with instructions on where to send your package.
Personalised and custom items cannot be returned — they're hand-made to order and unique to you. If your order arrives damaged or you receive the wrong item, contact us straight away with a photo and we'll put it right.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 business days. For full details, see our Refund Policy.