Old Gas Stations from another time, long gone

Are we better off with our modern super Gas Stations, or was there something special about being with dad in the old jalopy, and pulling into the Service Station for Petrol, Air, Water, Clean Windscreen and a chat with the attendant.

"Fill er up, and check under the hood" was the common phrase we heard.

Time marches on, nothing seems to stand in the way of progress, but when you think about it, have we lost something special, never to be seen again.

These pictures (sent to me by Chris O in NSW) may help you decide.......