Classic Transportation Moments

Vintage photographs of people in cars and buses, capturing historical transportation scenes from mid-20th century life.

Man in coat reaching for car door handle

Anefo photo collection. Assignment: free people, safety belt in car. January 31, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Car (a VW beetle) of the Ahmet Benler shot in The Hague, son of the Turkish ambassador Özdemir Benler. The attack has been claimed by the Armenian terror organization Asala. attacks, ambassadors, sons, terrorism, cars, benler, ahmet, benler, Özdemir. October 12, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. The Governor's wife, Mrs Klaasesz, behind the wheel of a car for the Government Palace in Paramaribo. October 1, 1955. Paramaribo, Suriname

Travelers in Cars, State Railways, SJ SO10.

Young woman riding a bus flirting with a young man (EV006900_H)

Anefo photo collection. Royal visit to Amsterdam, first day, greeted by Mayor B. van Hall on the Hartveldsebrug. September 24, 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Travelers in a passenger car

Man in coat reaching for car door handle

A corporal 1 of the luva in a Volkswagenbus.On the background is parked a breeder S-14 power trainer.

Waist Jus or Tram Conductress. March 21, 1952.

Poll photo collection. KLM Fokker Leeuwerik in Hull. Anita in the KLM Passenger Plan Cabin F-XII 'Leeuwerik "Registration PH-AFL After departure from the airport Hull in Great Britain .. August 1934. Great Britain, Hull

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Poll photo collection. KLM advertising. Man looks out of a KLM plane window. 1950. Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Lev Konstantinowichj Pissarew, correspondent of the Russian news agency Tass, is transported under police supervision to the stones head on the IJ where he is turned off the country with the Russian sea trail boat Priliv. February 25, 1953. Amsterdam, Soviet Union

Interior of a 2nd class compartment of a diesel-electrical train set the 3 (series 11-50) of the N.S., with travelers and a conductor.

Vintage Photograph. Girl attaching safety belt in car.

Vintage Photograph. Couple sitting in front seat of new Chevrolet, viewed from front through windshield

M/S Queen, Trelleborg

Interior image of a passenger car belonging to the State Railways, SJ Bo8.

Vintage Photograph. Chauffer using duster on Rolls Royce.

Tourists on excursion by bus.SJ

Elsevier photo collection. Due to the holiday printing it is difficult to find a seat on the train. A child is in a luggage set. August 7, 1952

Mr. Churchill goes to Switzerland -- Mr. and Mrs. Churchill with their daughter Mary about to leave Biggin Hill aerodrome this morning. Mr. Winston Churchill, with his wife and daughter Mary, today left Beggin Hill, Kent, aerodrome for a holiday at Lake Constance, in Switzerland, as the guests of Swiss friends. The plan which took Mr. Churchill was a Swiss one, Sent over specially for the occasion. August 23, 1946. (Photo by Fox).

Anefo photo collection. Smallest TV set in Europe introduced at the Hilton hotel in Amsterdam. March 29, 1963. Amsterdam, Europe

Sudan. On route to Khartoum. Interior of plane, steward serving refreshments. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Alf Larsson as Nils Holgersson for the State Railways, SJ.

State Railways, SJ B04B, stroller in 2nd class.

1950s DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT CARHOP WAITRESS ON ROLLER SKATES SERVING COUPLE IN 1955 T-BIRD CAR BURGERS AND MILKSHAKES

Vintage Photograph. Closeup of young woman's feet on pedals of car.

Carriage interior from the United States

Viewing local train. Södertälje Södra

Woman waving from car

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Olympic team at Schiphol, Ada Kok and Gretta cook. October 22, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Traveling with 2nd class sleeping compartment. State Railways, SJ Abo2c.

Anefo photo collection. Second day of the Royal visit to Belgium, Arrival City Hall in Antwerp. May 31, 1960. Antwerp, Belgium

Female conductor standing in front of a tour trolley (EV007084_H)

State Railways, SJ AC02C, sleeping compartment. 3rd grade.

The State Railways, SJ Bus 1198 crashed.

Vintage Photograph. Closeup of woman driving convertible.

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Mrs. Snijders cast out bottle post on board the MS. Nestor on the way to Suriname. October 1, 1955

Anefo photo collection. Tobacco bowl of the Dutch-Belgian border (black trade). World War II, trade. August 1945

State Railways, SJ 3 class sleeping car, interior of daybruis

Confident mid-adult man sitting inside of car

Image of a train traveler in the exit (with automatic doors) of the N.S. station Enschede in Enschede.

Traveling in the restaurant car.

una coppia durante un volo, 1940-1950

Paris - Athens Train. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Traveling in the restaurant car.

Poll photo collection. KLM advertising. Woman in front of the window of an airplane. 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Man driving a car

Travelers in a motor carriage

Informer, Stora Hallen, Stockholm Central Station

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam court "turns the street" for reconstruction of fatal accident with trailer with concrete segments truck with trailer. May 13, 1969

Sun B.M.C. car winner George Fraser is congratulated by testing officer Bob Matheson after he had passed his driving test at D.M.T at Rosebay this morning. September 09, 1953.

Sleep car tuler

Traveling on a passenger car.

Man who manages the lift device at the parking garage in Karlsruhe, Germany.

President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Antonio Segni going to Sardinia with an Italian Airlines (LAI) scheduled flight at Ciampino airport. Ciampino, 13th August 1955

Madrid, 03/06/1975. Night buses: "Operation bus owl" underway.

Elsevier photo collection. Departure Don Carlos. short stay Netherlands, Schiphol Paris fiancé Princess Irene. fiance couple Schiphol departure. March 10, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Children's compartment in 3-class stroller, State Railways, SJ C08B.

Man cleaning seat of convertible car

Anefo photo collection. Solar panel at Rotterdam Central Station. March 14, 1958

Anefo photo collection. KLM service slippers for passengers. December 16, 1952

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana employed passengers car ferry "Juliana" Zeeland Hoek van Holland. K.W. White (left explanation queen tour. car ship. October 14, 1968

Airport Waiting

Chevrolet car advertisement gelatin dry plate negatives, black-and-white negatives

Travelers at a stop

Soviet Railway Station Run Entirely By Women -- Claudia Vasilyevna Guseva, ticket-seller of the Kutuzovo Station of the Moscow Circuit Railway. The father of Guseva worked at the station before he was retired on a pension. A is daughter took over his post. Kutuzovo, near Moscow, is a small station, yet one of great importance, for it is on the Moscow Circuit railway which girdles the capital of the Soviet Union. Kutuzovo station is remarkable because all its posts, from that of station-master to signal man, are occupied by women. Through Kutozovo pass the most important freight trains which supply a city of four millions. December 1, 1936. (Photo by Soyuzphoto).

Woman standing outside of an automobile (car) circa 1935.

Vintage Photograph. Looking from the rear forward as family is out for drive in convertible.

Vintage Photograph. Businessmen walking beside train tracks carrying suitcase talking.

automobili, interno della fiat 500, 1961

State Railways, SJ Cars Interior

Traveling Samatal with bus hostess. State Railways, SJ Bus.

LOK assistant in the driver's cab at a SJ ELLOK.

Pending bus travelers at the stop.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven in air force uniform in the car. 1966

Ånge station. Interview about remote blocking. Trains towards Krylbo and Stockholm Central with departure 14.10 are allowed to appear in the background.

Circuit Zandvoort, driving course, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, 01-12-1984, In a bustling automotive setting, a woman with flowing blonde hair leans towards the open window of a car. She is dressed in a textured, colorful sweater and a vest that suggests a mix of warmth and practicality. Her expression appears focused and inquisitive as she engages with the driver inside. The driver, clad in a white racing suit and a helmet reflecting a sleek design, is seated in the driver's seat, hands gripping the steering wheel. His helmet obscures his facial features, adding an air of mystery and professionalism to the scene. A prominent number "444" is visible on the car's side, likely indicating its racing identity.

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Lebanon. Miss F.C. Prager, Chief Nurse from the Unwra, in her car. 1950. Lebanon

HKH Princess Beatrix after the launch of the frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) at the yard of the Royal Me. The Scheldt in Vlissingen

Subways - New York. March 13, 1947.

Stockholm - Gothenburg 1921 - 1923.

Vintage Photograph. Two businessmen talking beside train tracks with luggage.

Poll photo collection. Israel 1964-1965: Tel Aviv, police officers. Two female agentes are on a escalator that goes up and comes out on the street. January 1, 1964. Israel, Tel Aviv

Sami on acquaintances with the state's railways, SJ bus 1877 at the North Calotte.

Anefo photo collection. Female tram drivers get instructions. November 2, 1961

1920S 1930S Elderly Man Leaning On Running Board Of Car Holding Golf Club & Talking To Another Man Sitting In The Car

3-class stroller, State Railways SJ C08.

1950s TEEN BOY SITTING ON LUGGAGE TRAIN STATION PLATFORM WAITING FOR TRAIN TO ARRIVE SAD EXPRESSION LEAVING GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

Driving in the 1950s. A young couple in the driving seat. He is focused on driving in the dark night and his eyes are on the road. She is more interested in him and sits as close to him as she can. Sweden 1959. ref BV105-5

Historical train's journey from Stockholm to Gothenburg for the inauguration of train 62. SJ AB 289

Emma Goldman on a street car - digital file from original item | Library of Congress

Queen St., Woolahra. Crevice along tram track is about 6in deep. November 02, 1952.

California 1962 Inauguration of a new high class bus service, probably from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Complete with hostess, and possibly a show girl or two.

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