Motor Industry Collection (#3)

Advertisement for Hurtu cars, c1896. Hurtu began manufacturing Leon-Bollee tricars under licence in 1896

Advertisement for the Automobile Club de Frances International Automobile Exposition, 1899

Advertisement for C Foulons Garage, Bar-le-Duc, France, c1900

Advertisement for Houdaille car suspension, c1900

Advertisement for Clement-Bayard cars, c1905

Advertisement for Luxior cars, c1912-1914

Advertisement for Fouillaron cars, c1900s

Mormon Meteor (A Jenkins), 1938. The Mormon Meteor I and III were two land speed record cars built in the 1930s by David Abbott Ab Jenkins (1883-1956). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O

Speed of the Wind (Captain G. E. T. Eyston & A. Denly), 1938. Artists: George Eyston, Unknown
Speed of the Wind (Captain G. E. T. Eyston & A. Denly), 1938. Speed of Wind was a British Land Speed Record holder of the 1930s, driven by Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979). From Speed

Thunderbolt (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Thunderbolt (Captain G. E. T. Eyston), 1938. Thunderbolt was a British Land Speed Record holder of the 1930s, driven by Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O

Lord Wakefield of Hythe, 1935. Charles Wakefield, 1st Viscount Wakefield (1859-1941). Wakefield patented the Wakefield lubricator for steam engines in the 1890s

Testing engines in an automobile factory, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 20th century. Artist: Keystone View Company
Testing engines in an automobile factory, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Cartoon of Managing Director William E Bullock, Singer & Company Ltd?
Cartoon of William E Bullock, Managing Director of Singer & Company Ltd, c1930s(?). Bullock became chairman of the car manufacturing company in 1933 but left three years later after merger talks with

Singer car showroom, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931

Wilbur Wright, American aviator, and Leon Bollee, French inventor and car manufacturer, 1908. The pair are photographed outside Bollees factory

Cabs, 1903. Artist: Spy
Cabs, 1903. Charles Chetwyn-Talbot, 20th Earl of Shrewsbury, who founded a company Clement-Talbot to import French Clement cars into Britain. He gave his name to the Talbot car marque

Advert for the Overland Whippet Collegiate Roadster car, 1927. A print from the Ladies Home Journal, July 1927

Advert for Dodge cars, 1931. A print from The Ladies Home Journal, July 1931

Oldsmobile car advert, 1911

Packard car advert, 1930. A print from The Saturday Evening Post, 10th May 1930

Advert for Paige motor cars, 1927. Paige were an American manufacturer of luxury cars between 1908 and 1927. Their advertising claimed the the Paige was the most beautiful car in America

Advert for Wolseley motor cars, 1922. A car pictured outside Buckingham Palace. Wolseley were the supplier of cars by appointment to Princess Alexandra. A print from The Graphic, 3rd March 1922

Red Line petrol advert, 1929. A print from the London Opinion, Christmas, 1929

An advertising page in the Illustrated London News, Christmas, 1905. Adverts for Gramophones, Argyll motor cars and Bengers Food

An advertising page in the Illustrated London News, Christmas, 1920. Adverts for Cole coachwork, Sunbeam motor cars and Palmer tyres

An advertising page in the Illustrated London News, Christmas, 1916. Adverts for the Britannic expanding watch bracelet, Napier motor carriages, Cherry Blossom boot polish

Sunbeam Talbot Ten motor car, 1939. A print from Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1939

Advert for Standard motor cars, 1920s

Advert for Humber motor cars, 1938. A print from The Sphere, 23rd November 1938

Advert for Hillman motor cars, 1936. A print from The Sketch, Christmas, 1936

Advert for Morris motor cars, 1932. A print from The Sketch, Christmas number, 1932

Advert for the Morris Oxford motor car, 1930. The car outside New College, Oxford. A print from Illustrated London News, 17th May 1930

Advert for the Morris Big Six motor car, 1936. A print from Illustrated London News, 22nd February 1936

Armstrong Siddeley Motors advert, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

Crossley Motors advert, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

Advert for Stratstone car retailers, 1935. Stratstone supplied Daimler cars to King George V and Queen Mary. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Advert for Smiths Car Instruments, 1935. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Austin car advert, 1935. The 18 York and the 20 Mayfair models. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Advert for Humber motor cars, 1935. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Advert for the Crossley Regis car, 1935. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Standard Car advert, 1935. Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The illustration shows a Standard car used by the King

Advert for Hillman motor cars, 1935. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

Advert for Morris motor cars, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

The First Benzine Automobile, 1875, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Car of the Year, 1831, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

A Car with Blades, 1460, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, German motor industry pioneers, 1961. Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler (1834-1900), left, German engineer and inventor and Karl Friedrich Benz (1844-1929)

Gottlieb Daimler, German industrial pioneer, 1900. With his partner Wilhelm Maybach (1846-1929), Daimler (1834-1900) made engines small, lightweight and fast-running

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The motor industry has a rich history in the Midlands, with Coventry and Birmingham being at its heart. More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet end, marking the end of an era for the city's automotive legacy. Meanwhile, Jaguar expanded its operations with lengthened assembly tracks at their Browns Lane facility, showcasing their commitment to innovation and growth. Aerial views of the Morris Engines factory in Courthouse Green highlight the scale and importance of manufacturing in Coventry. Men diligently worked on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory in Ryton, exemplifying the skilled workforce that powered this thriving industry. Joseph Lucas' head office and works on Great King Street stood as a symbol of excellence and ingenuity. An advert from 1937 showcased Park Ward and Co's exquisite car coachwork, embodying luxury and craftsmanship. Inside Lucas factory, operators meticulously crafted headlamp reflectors in their illuminating department. A vintage 1921 Triumph Model "H" motorcycle from Coventry reminds us of how far this industry has come. Canley found new life as it transformed from a former car assembly plant into an all-important hub for future developments. British Leyland brought together service and technical specialists from various European countries to examine advancements collectively. Preserving history became paramount as demolition worker Les Gilbert prepared the iconic Morris rebus for its move to the Museum of Motor Industry. The Midland Alvis Day organized by Alvis Owners Club celebrated heritage while showcasing modern-day innovations at Alvis Ltd. The motor industry has shaped these cities' identities while leaving an indelible mark on global transportation. As we look back at these snapshots throughout time, we are reminded of both triumphs achieved and challenges overcome within this ever-evolving sector.