Trying to date a Shell motor oil one pint tin (photos)

[Gigamoons]

As per the title, found in my dad’s garage, any ideas?

[anonymous-user]

Internet says the Shell logo is from 1961-1971. There’s usually a code on the tin that relates to date of manufacture.

[sanguinary]

Does it say what grade it is, sometimes embossed on the base? First glance, I reckon late 60’s, maybe just into the early 70’s depending on the grade.

[Gigamoons]

Thanks chaps.
No codes on the tin anywhere and the grade just says “multigrade”

Only other marking I can see is on the top is embossed
PAT.No876105

[paulmakin]

I'm going to say it as nobody else has stuck their head above the parapet - dating people is much more enjoyable

coat please

[carinaman]

paulmakin said:

I'm going to say it as nobody else has stuck their head above the parapet - dating people is much more enjoyable

coat please

'Empty vessels make the most noise'?

[littleredrooster]

I can remember those tins back in the '60s. I *think* Shell Super was a 10/30 and Shell XL was a 20/50.