Classic Car History

Vintage photographs of classic cars and notable historical moments, illustrating the evolution of automobile design alongside significant events and figures.

Group of people standing behind a car, 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser

Lowell E. Berly, designing Engineer of Ford's new plastic car, is shown seated in the car as he showed it to a throng of 10,000 at a local festival. The car, mounted on a tubular welded steel frame has a superstructure composed entirely of a plastic fiber said to be superior to steel in everything but tensile strength. If manufactured on a mass production basis, the car would save steel and other vitally needed defense materials. Dearborn, Michigan, August 14, 1941.

Getting directions from a policeman at the municipal airport in Washington, DC, July 1941

Group of people standing behind a car, 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser

Duke Of Kent's Car After Crash - The Duke of Kent's station Wagon is towed away from the spot on the London- Penzance road at Sunningdale, about 25 miles from London, after it crashed into another car.The 18-year-old Duke was driving the car today June 20. He is officially stated to be detained in Hospital suffering from "A moderately severe head injury". June 20, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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Anefo photo collection. Russian entry for spring fair. March 9, 1961

The First Fiat Topolino, Italy, 1936.

Anefo photo collection. Auto exhibition RAI. April 30, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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Sound Truck. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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Anefo photo collection. Opening ride RAC "West" curb test. December 20, 1948

Young man and two young women walking downstairs towards a car, Oldsmobile, 1936

H.M. The Queen drives her car while at Windsor. The passengers are Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh. January 01, 1953. (Photo by Daily Express).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana in The Hague. July 8, 1949. The Hague, South Holland

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Anefo photo collection. Car runner feels stest, Mr. G. de Leeuw has his car with a board on the other side of the car company to watch in the Wibautstraat. July 3, 1964

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Citroen id19. 1957.

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Close-up of a sedan parked on a road, 1949 Oldsmobile 76 Club Series

roma, traffico stradale, 1960

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High angle view of one man and three women sitting Hudson Convertible Brougham

Anefo photo collection. Preparations for world road championships, Zandvoort police discuss the traffic situation. August 14, 1959

Vintage Photograph. 1937 Cord Automobile.

1930S 1940S Couple Husband And Wife Driving 1938 Convertible Four Door Sedan Automobile With Luggage In Back Seat

Anefo photo collection. The roadside assistance with white Volkelman. January 14, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Auto collision Middenweg Duivendrechtkade, damaged car. December 22, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Traveler car "BONERA". September 23, 1952

In this picture, Dr. Wernher von Braun, who was serving as Director of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency's (ABMA) Development Operations Division, is shown posed with his Mercedes 220SE automobile in front of Redstone Building 4488, which houses the ABMA.

Black and white photograph of images relating to the automobile at the mid-century point; the Ford Vedette.

Anny Ondra (Czech Film Actress) in a Cadillac, c. 1928

Anefo photo collection. Visit Popovic to Rotterdam. Popovic leaves his car. 29 May 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Albert Arzouhaljian at Forest Hills Cemetery, auto standing by , Automobiles, Cemeteries, Forest Hills Cemetery Boston, Mass.. Leon Abdalian Collection

1946 Cadillac

Poll photo collection. Israel 1964-1965: Tel Aviv, Allenby Road. Swapping passengers in a taxi. January 1, 1964. Israel, Tel Aviv

1946 Ford Super Deluxe

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Okies' rattletrap car driving through town, Amarillo, TX, 7/1941. (Photo by L C Harmon/US Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service/GG Vintage Images/UIG)

Street View. Original Title: Miscellaneous. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Anefo photo collection. After the riots in Amsterdam. June 15, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Two businessmen standing near a car, 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe

Anefo photo collection. Exhibition RAI. Car assignment. Overview. May 2, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Members of the English Rolls Royce Club from Kenton-Essex with 12 Rolls Royces at the Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam front of Rolls Royce. April 11, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Exhibition RAI. Car assignment. Overview. May 2, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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Parallel Parking Test. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Downshot cars, windshield, (360233-8)

Automobile Show, Paaris 1951. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

1940S Family Of Four In Convertible Ford V-8 Sedan Smiling At Camera

Cars are transported on rail wagon.

1930S Retro Car Driving

President John Kennedy's body arrives in Washington. Jacqueline Kennedy, still wearing her blood-stained clothing, stands beside the ambulance containing her husband's corpse. Jackie Kennedy wears a jacket freshly stained with the blood of her husband. Andrews Air Force Base. Nov. 22, 1963.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Ambulances for the Red Cross, Photo F.H.A. De Graaf, J.H. Du Pont right, director of the agam. August 20, 1962

1949 Pontiac Chieftain De Luxe Convertible

This new MG saloon ***** combining classic body styling ***** typical MG sporting performance. The ***** sized interior is of English leather and polished wood with deep, well sprung seats. A concealed filler cap may be locked for parking. The four-cylinder, 1489 cc engine is easily accessible, and on the road the "remote control" gear lever simplifies changing down at speed for cornering and overtaking. April 4, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Auto Races Zandvoort. August 15, 1954. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Volvo PV with registration number O1189. The car is equipped with gear unit.

Frank Stawko in Franklin Car near Gravelaine Plane, 1931

Anefo photo collection. Car exhibition in RAI building in Amsterdam. February 16, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Image of measuring a car (Volkswagen Beetle) by a N.S. Employee for the placement on the Autoslaaptrein on the N.S. station Amsterdam-Amstel in Amsterdam.

Vintage Photograph. Car Salesman showing automobile in showroom.

1930S 1935 Couple Man And Woman Driving Packard Convertible Automobile

Anefo photo collection. Exhibition RAI. Look in engine. May 2, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Recreation sites, airports E.D., Parking, hospitals, cars, diaconess hospital. May 1960. Meppel

Two men sharing information between cars, 1949

Poll photo collection. Restaurant Wivex located in the Facade building of Park Tivoli. Audience at the bar in the Wivex restaurant where an auto show is held. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Poll photo collection. Travel to Venezuela and the Eastern Caribbean. Car at the Maiquetia airport from Venezuela at Caracas. 1948. Caracas, Venezuela

Anefo photo collection. Police research after the robbery on the Dutch middle position in IJsselstein. Police officer keeps a guard at the left-hand car on the Lekdijk. September 1, 1966. IJsselstein, Utrecht (Prov)

Anefo photo collection. Structure of the car exhibition in the RAI.Various stands. 11 February 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Vintage Photograph. Dangerous situation with kids playing behind parked car on inclined driveway.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Portrait of a young couple sitting in a coupe

Close-up of a car, DeSoto Deluxe

1950S Buick Automobile Assembly Line Detroit Michigan Head-On View

Anefo photo collection. Rally Lisbon. Departure participant. 27, 1948

Humber Cars For The Royal Tour -- The Humber Pullman Touring Cabriolet. Fitments of special interest - push-button radio, with a control unit on the off-side arm rest of the rear compartment:interior telecommunication linking passengers with driver: luggage boot with its own lighting, facilitating the handling of baggage after dark: lights on the grilles illuminating the rear floors and step boards when the doors are opened: front compartment with separate heater unit incorporating a "de-mister" for the wind-screen. November 15, 1948. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency, Limited).

Vintage Photograph. Cars at auto salvage.

Advertising from the Railway Museum exhibition. Volvo PV 444, registration number A12345.

MG Saloon. The MG Y-Type is an automobile produced by MG in England from 1947 to 1953. It was offered in four-door saloon and limited production open four-seat tourer versions. When production ceased, 8,336 "Y" Types had been produced, 6,131 of which were "YA" saloons, 904 were "YT" Tourers and 1,301 were "YB" saloons.

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration of a new Dutch sports car CITER on the Zandvoort circuit (A). November 17, 1958

A girl wearing a green and white Scottish tweed coat with deep raglan sleeves and slit pockets designed by Moorcot, sits in a Triumph 2 litre sports model capable of well over 100 mph! Date: 1953

Anefo photo collection. Car exhibition in RAI, Amsterdam; Viewers at a car. February 19, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Taxi drivers do judo. November 10, 1961

Anefo photo collection. New DAF passenger car shown. February 5, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Taxi bands disappears. January 31, 1950. The Hague, South Holland

Vintage Photograph. Family leaving home for travel in car.

Fire Chief James E. Welch , Fire fighters, Automobiles. Leon Abdalian Collection

Fire Chief James E. Welch , Fire fighters, Automobiles. Leon Abdalian Collection

Car in the 1950s. A man i standing beside his new Ford car. Pay attention to the chrome details like fender, grill, lamps, lists and hood ornament. Sweden 1950s. Photo Kristoffersson ref BB65-4

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Anefo photo collection. AutoConcours Scheveningen. July 19, 1952. Scheveningen, South Holland

A man in suit stands in front of a car with holding a cigarette , Convertible automobiles, Cigarettes. Jack Miller Collection

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