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Period Photos - Pre WWII

Vintage photos of pre-World War II automobiles. (1942 and before)

 

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  1. Globe - Kokomo, IN

    By dep5,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Palm Springs Fire Dept. 1940

    By Guest,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  3. This one is labelled mail bus at St Peter State Hospital, St Peter, Minnesota.

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Wedding Bells in Wisconsin early 30's

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 5 replies
    • 817 views

  5. Road maintenance 1912 and 1936

    By J.H.Boland,
    • 2 replies
    • 909 views

  6. Ragman's gonna be late

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Just another 1920s street scene but with a difference

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. Another mystery antique or two

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. NYC taxi in 1942

    By 55fireflite,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  10. Mystery automobile photo

    By Juha Paavo Kaita,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Dodge display in Christchurch New Zealand circa 1920.

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 0 replies
    • 641 views

  12. Negotiating flooded roads New Zealand style in 1934.

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 8 replies
    • 964 views

  13. The car in front is a Speedwell, but what is the one parked behind it?

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. Picture from Pittsburgh - maybe circa 1920?

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 1 reply
    • 831 views

  15. The caption is 'Flood Relief' - but where and when?

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 847 views

  16. Another early what is it on a day at the lake

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  17. Interesting Railroad car

    By Landman,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Oakland coupe

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 0 replies
    • 705 views

  19. Early truck or modified touring??

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 6 replies
    • 971 views

  20. Railroad truck????

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 1 reply
    • 770 views

  21. Before and after photos of a 1907(?) Cadillac

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  22. Junk car in Sweden in 1927

    By Casper Friederich,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Never a common sight - a Pathfinder Twelve

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 1 reply
    • 792 views

  24. 1933 - 1936 WILLYS 77

    By Willys77,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.1k views

  25. the local doctor's car what is it?

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 2 replies
    • 993 views

  26. A Ford on the hook?

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 1 reply
    • 779 views

  27. big mess

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 1 reply
    • 692 views

  28. McLaughlin-Buick from family album.

    By J.H.Boland,
    • 14 replies
    • 1k views

  29. BAD ROADS

    By broker-len,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  30. Please help identify

    By Povertycove,
    • 17 replies
    • 1.7k views

  31. Colored Pre-War Photos

    By Elpad,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.8k views

  32. Colourised old photos from New Zealand

    By nzcarnerd,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  33. Great Pic Over on the Buick Pre-War Site

    By Brian_Heil,
    • 0 replies
    • 654 views

  34. What kind of sport roadsters are these?

    By V. K. Shirk,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.5k views

  35. Unidentified

    By Guest,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  36. Unidentified

    By Guest,
    • 2 replies
    • 742 views

  37. Unidentified

    By Guest,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  38. unidentified

    By Guest,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  39. Early Florida Transportation Historic Photos

    By Elpad,
    • 5 replies
    • 826 views

  40. Unknown 1912 era car, ID requested.

    By Layden B,
    • 20 replies
    • 2k views

  41. 1926? Cadillac

    By Dosmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  42. Brass era cars

    By studeboy,
    • 2 replies
    • 897 views

  43. 1916 Auto wreck in Boltonville Wisc.

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  44. Early Cadillac

    By J.H.Boland,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  45. ID these trucks to Russia

    By DJKSETX,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  46. A rope drivehigh-wheeler in Fox Lake Wisc.

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 1 reply
    • 842 views

  47. Early Oldsmobile

    By D Yaros,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.1k views

  48. Unknown Car, Colombia or Spain, ? Pre WWII

    By eiblanco,
    • 2 replies
    • 786 views

  49. Henry Ford's

    By broker-len,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views

  50. What Make / Model Car is this

    By Guest fversluis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  51. A Roamer ?

    By John_Mereness,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  52. What make

    By Guest,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  53. A distinctive pair of shades

    By Dosmo,
    • 2 replies
    • 788 views

  54. July 1928 Wheaton Auto Klub

    By 28 Chrysler,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  55. Bumper-mounted chicken coop

    By Dosmo,
    • 18 replies
    • 2.1k views

  56. Davenport, Iowa 1920s police car

    By 55fireflite,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  57. Indiana State Police mystery make

    By 55fireflite,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.2k views

  58. You wouldn't see this in today's world

    By Dosmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  59. Can you help me ID a car circa 1920-1930 ? plz 1/3

    By Alec,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  60. Motorcycle with sidecar

    By Dosmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 837 views

  61. Roadster crossing a bridge

    By Dosmo,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  62. Red Crown Filling Station

    By Dosmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.4k views

  63. Stewart Truck digging through Ice Jam - Keene NH - 1936

    By Dosmo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  64. Tourist Camp - Chattanooga TN - 1937

    By Dosmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  65. Tourist Camp - Asheville NC - 1937

    By Dosmo,
    • 2 replies
    • 805 views

  66. 1917 Help ID License Plate on Automobile

    By captainsimos,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  67. ford

    By broker-len,
    • 0 replies
    • 647 views

  68. Bosch 2 horn switch

    By Layden B,
    • 0 replies
    • 685 views

  69. Can you help me ID a car circa 1920-1930 ? plz 2/3

    By Alec,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  70. Ford Assembly Plant Toronto 1921

    By model8125,
    • 0 replies
    • 700 views

  71. Can you help me ID a car circa 1920-1930 ? plz 3/3

    By Alec,
    • 1 reply
    • 745 views

  72. Pennzoil filling station

    By Dosmo,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.7k views

  73. CHEVROLET production LATE 1930s ...just a picture

    By sandtrooper,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.3k views

  74. Various models 1909 Amarillo Texas

    By 1940TORPEDO,
    • 1 reply
    • 827 views

  75. Circa 1918 "Chummy" ... What Make?

    By allcars,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  76. Pedal Car ca. 1930

    By Dosmo,
    • 1 reply
    • 868 views

  77. Help ID This 4-Door

    By Scott Bonesteel,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  78. Packard ID?

    By sftamx1,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  79. Does anyone recognize this car?

    By Guest Stonepecker,
    • 1 reply
    • 980 views

  80. Help ID 1920s coupe

    By sftamx1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  81. Cadillac rail car

    By 1940TORPEDO,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  82. Help i.d. for 1910s-1920s 2 cars

    By Annie77,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  83. flopped on her side ,, what is she?

    By Brad in Wisconsin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  84. What is this car? - 2 views

    By Annie77,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  85. Help ID these cars

    By 36humpback,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  86. 1929 TONY GULOTTA, MILLER RACE CAR

    By Clincher,   
    • 0 replies
    • 783 views

  87. Pre WW1 auto ID help needed

    By Okoboji guy,
    • 2 replies
    • 938 views

  88. Early Car Ferry Help ID cars and date

    By captainsimos,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  89. Help ID autos in there photos

    By captainsimos,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  90. 1912 era 7-pass touring

    By dep5,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  91. Square day

    By 1940TORPEDO,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  92. What are they ?

    By Bill - 29 Buick,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  93. What is this large touring car

    By sftamx1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  94. CA DMV 1940

    By 1940TORPEDO,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  95. 1910 panoramic photo with 2 unknown cars...need help identifying please

    By Guest willow1822,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.1k views

  96. Oddball snow machine

    By Section10,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  97. Need help in determining the year this photo was taken!

    By Guest earl specht,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  98. Trico wiper motor V-8 flathead Ford?

    By Layden B,
    • 0 replies
    • 634 views

  99. Unknown sedan

    By Section10,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  100. What is this Coupe?

    By sftamx1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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