Motorcar Collection (#3)

La Fiat triomphe a Deauville, from White Bottoms, pub
2632112 La Fiat triomphe a Deauville, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Bolles Cart, 1897 (b / w photo)
2634647 BollA©s Cart, 1897 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Bollee Automobiles was a French company founded by Leon Bollee in Le Mans to)

Pilot Officer T G W Appleby in a Talbot Ten Sports Tourer - photographed outside the Clement Talbot Motor Works prior to competing in the Monte Carlo Rally (he finished 64th)

A British armoured car during World War One, from The Illustrated War News
1547405 A British armoured car during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Michael Collins (1890-1922) with Emmet Dalton during the treaty discussions in London
TPG259840 Michael Collins (1890-1922) with Emmet Dalton during the treaty discussions in London, 1921 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

End of Summertime, the ride, from the cover of Soleil du Dimanche
PHG346206 End of Summertime, the ride, from the cover of Soleil du Dimanche, Sunday 20th October 1901 (colour litho) by Stewart

Early Peugeot automobile, c. 1898 (b / w photo)
XIR161325 Early Peugeot automobile, c.1898 (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; French, out of copyright

Herbert Henry Asquith, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street
Herbert Henry Asquith, Prime Minister, leaving 10 Downing Street, London, to enter his motorcar. 1911

Arthur Duray in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Ardennes rally in 1906, c
CHT177239 Arthur Duray in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Ardennes rally in 1906, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Henri Fournier in his Mors competing in the Paris-Berlin rally in 1901, c
CHT177235 Henri Fournier in his Mors competing in the Paris-Berlin rally in 1901, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Michelin tyres are faster than rail!, front cover of
CHT177219 Michelin tyres are faster than rail!, front cover of Les Sports Modernes magazine, May 1905 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisement for the new MG two-litre, 1936 (b / w photo)
5998470 Advertisement for the new MG two-litre, 1936 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the new MG two-litre, 1936)

Hattie Williams seated with driver in one of New York Citys first automobiles
MNY381601 Hattie Williams seated with driver in one of New York Citys first automobiles, New York, 1890-1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Poster advertising an early FIAT car, 1899 (colour litho)
AKV384649 Poster advertising an early FIAT car, 1899 (colour litho) by Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928); Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; Italian, out of copyright

Postcard of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660549 Postcard of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Advert from Reigen Magazine, Germany, for AGA automobiles
Advert from Reigen Magazine, Germany, 1924 for AGA automobiles Date: 1924

Advert for the motorcar manufacturer Horch
Advert from Reigen Magazine, Germany, 1924 for the motorcar manufacturer Horch (Werken Zwickau) later to become Audi Date: 1924

Adams House (b / w photo)
XIR217835 Adams House (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France; French, out of copyright

Bus and lorry convoy from the docks to the milk and food dump at Hyde Park escorted by
STC427908 Bus and lorry convoy from the docks to the milk and food dump at Hyde Park escorted by armoured cars during the Great Strike, from Wonderful London

Caricature of the Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala, 1923 (colour litho)
CHT316958 Caricature of the Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala, 1923 (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Italian triumph in the 3rd European Automobile Grand Prix (colour litho)
2777656 The Italian triumph in the 3rd European Automobile Grand Prix (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ford (colour litho)
3641923 Ford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers, c 1955).); © Look and Learn

Blue convertible Austin (colour litho)
3641921 Blue convertible Austin (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue convertible Austin)

Racing car (colour litho)
3641919 Racing car (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racing car. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers, c 1955).); © Look and Learn

On Holiday (colour litho)
2810321 On Holiday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Holiday. Illustration for A Book of Engines (Blackie, c 1930)

A unique tournament was held among new kind of knights in a town in Braunschweig (Germany) (colour litho)
2783628 A unique tournament was held among new kind of knights in a town in Braunschweig (Germany) (colour litho) by Beltrame

Golfing at Deauville, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print)
2632133 Golfing at Deauville, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Kellner automobile, 1913 (b / w photo)
2634657 Kellner automobile, 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Benz car, 1898 (b / w photo)
2634648 Benz car, 1898 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Automobile club reliability trials, 1903
The Automobile Club reliability trials: notes at the Crystal Palace and of the run to Margate. Date: 1903

Automobile show at the Crystal Palace 1903
The automobile show at the Crystal Palace: general view of the exhibits in the north nave. 1903

Practical and efficient motor veils 1905
Two women wearing motoring headwear with protective veil over their faces, available from D. H Evans. 1905

Cab in the Strand, London 1905
Couple of taxi-cabs outside the Savoy Theatre, with a passager just about to take a ride. circa 1905

Cab in Fleet Street, London 1900s
Empty streets of London with one taxi cab and a horse-dawn cart. Date: circa 1900s

Cars and boats at the harbour, Nice, France. Date: circa 1960s

Czech troops accompany President Thomas Masaryk in Prague, 25th December 1918 (b / w photo)
3661048 Czech troops accompany President Thomas Masaryk in Prague, 25th December 1918 (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG; Czech, out of copyright

A travel accident at the King, the real car crashed in a ditch between Bobbio and Piacella (colour litho)
2815160 A travel accident at the King, the real car crashed in a ditch between Bobbio and Piacella (colour litho) by Beltrame

A novelty at the Brooklands Circuit (England) (colour litho)
2777721 A novelty at the Brooklands Circuit (England) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A novelty at the Brooklands Circuit (England)

MG Sports Car (colour litho)
3641928 MG Sports Car (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MG Sports Car. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers)

Seaside bus (colour litho)
3641916 Seaside bus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside bus. Cover illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers)

Rolls-Royce (colour litho)
3641914 Rolls-Royce (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers, c 1955).); © Look and Learn

First American automobile, designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea
PNP354062 First American automobile, designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Morning scene at an American port in France: Soldier labourers arriving in motor cars to
STC359854 Morning scene at an American port in France: Soldier labourers arriving in motor cars to unload cargoes, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Crowds of city workers on Blackfriars Bridge during the Great Strike
STC427907 Crowds of city workers on Blackfriars Bridge during the Great Strike, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Camille Jenatzy in his Mercedes competing in the Gordon-Bennett race in 1903, c
CHT177240 Camille Jenatzy in his Mercedes competing in the Gordon-Bennett race in 1903, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Four women of the Motor Corps of America standing in front of an ambulance
MNY380870 Four women of the Motor Corps of America standing in front of an ambulance (one woman in drivers seat) on Park Avenue at 40th Street in front of the Motor Corps of America building

Portrait of Miss Danlam (silver gelatin print)
MNY381373 Portrait of Miss Danlam (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Motorcar: A Journey Through Time and Places" Nestled among the Hollywood Hills, a tree offers a picturesque view of the iconic Hollywood sign, as if inviting us to embark on a thrilling motorcar adventure. The Little White Chapel stands as a testament to love and commitment, its quaint charm contrasting with the sleek power of nearby motorcars. Le Mans 1929 - Pontlieu witnesses history being made as the winning Speed Six Bentley Old Number 1 roars past, leaving spectators in awe of its speed and elegance. At the pits during Le Mans 1927, Dr J D Benjafield refuels Old Number 7, a magnificent 3-litre Bentley that embodies both grace and endurance. The Humber Super Snipe Saloon exudes sophistication as it glides through city streets, turning heads with its timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship. Vintage Bentley Speed 6 gracefully cruises through Locquirec in Brittany, France – an enchanting sight that transports us back to an era defined by elegance and style. US Route 50 stretches endlessly ahead; this never-ending straight road beckons adventurous spirits seeking freedom behind the wheel of their trusty motorcars. Adamsdown Gospel Hall stands proudly amidst an inner-city area – reminding us how motorcars have brought communities together across diverse landscapes throughout history. A Sporty White Sunbeam Alpine zips along coastal roads with exhilarating speed – capturing hearts with its undeniable charisma under sunny skies or starry nights alike. In vibrant hues of red, a Hillman Minx Deluxe saloon adds flair to any street it graces; blending classic beauty with modern sensibilities for all who appreciate fine automobiles. Soho Fair and Carnival ignite excitement today. As record numbers join the procession, colorful floats pass by adorned with dazzling displays inspired by our beloved motorcars.