About Wynn's

1963-

"The Birds", one of Alfred Hitchcock’s famous suspense films starring Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren featured Wynn's products prominently in the movie.

 

1964-

This rear-engine racer is one of five Wynn's Friction Proofing Specials competing in U.S.A.C. Championship and Sprint races in 1964. Built by A.J. Watson, whose cares have won five of the last eight Indianapolis 500-mile races this Leader Card Offenhauser was piloted by Wynn's ace driver, Don Branson. 
   

1965-

Wynn's products are feature in Jerry Lewis' movie "The Family Jewels".

Johnny Cash races in Lake Havasu Boat races in the Wynn's "Ring of Fire".

1966-

Don Garlits, superstar of the developing sport of drag racing, learned that his powerful dragster's engine was protected against piston scuffing when Wynn’s was used. His voluntary use of Wynn's led to company sponsorship of his car, an association which was to last many years.

1968-

Wynn's was presented President Johnson's "E" Star Award for excellence in exporting. President Johnson had praised Wynn's for its "record of boosting foreign sales of United State's products through a dynamic international sales program."

1969-

Don "The Snake" Prudhomme began his 30 year association with Wynn Oil.

1971-

Wynn's X-Tend professional product line is introduced.

1972-

Wynn's products were used by NASA on lunar missions to protect critical equipment in extreme heat and cold.

1975-

Carl Wynn was appointed an Officer of the Order of the Crown of the Belgian government for his contribution to the growth of the economy of the nation.

1977-

Wynn's PowerFlush machine is introduced. In 1978 it was incorporated into the Cadillac Service Equipment and Merchandising manual, and approved by British Leyland Cars Ltd.

1979-

"The Jerk", a comedy film starring Steve Martin, featured Wynn's X-Tend products.