Motorcar Collection (#9)

The Fascinating Mr. Vanderbilt by Alfred Sutro (7 August 1863 11 September 1933). First produced in England at the Garrick Theatre, on 26th April 1906

Vintage Bentley at Morlaix, Brittany, France
Woman with colourful umbrella in a Vintage Bentley (3 litre, 1927) at Morlaix, Brittany, France. Date: circa 1960s

Close-up of a Bentley car badge. Date: circa 1960s

The Country Club, Shanghai, China - British Flag. Date: circa 1910s

King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy & French President Loubet
A jolly cartoon-style postcard depicting King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (1869-1947) & French President Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) (complete with his travel bags)

Hyde Park Corner - London - Horse Cabs and Early Motorcar
Hyde Park Corner - London - Horse Cabs and an Early Motorcar. Date: 1912

The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a client
The Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912

A Hillman Estate car with red leather interior and dark olive green bodywork, advertised in a Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited brochure. 1960

The Humber Hawk Saloon in a Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited brochure 1960

Lady Jeune, her daughter and Poet Laureate Alfred Austin
Lady Jeune, wife of Sir Francis Jeune and her daughter The Hon. Mrs St. John Brodrick (formerly Miss Madeleine Stanley) and Alfred Austin (1835-1913), Poet Laureate, head out for a country drive

Billie Burkes Packard
Actress BILLIE BURKE wears an ensemble with a narrow draped skirt & round necked blouse which partially covers the skirt to create a short tunic & is worn with a belt. Date: 1913

Great railway strike, crownded car 1919
RAIL STRIKE Londoners caught out by the sudden rail strike cram into whatever means of transport they can find: here seen overloading a motorcar Date: October 1919

Prince of Wales & John Douglas-Scott-Montagu 1900
Prince of Wales (soon to be Edward VII), and John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, a promoter of motoring, at Highcliffe Castle, Hants

Group of Europeans off for a drive in East Africa in their De Dion Bouton motorcar. Date: 1905

Publican and customers outside pub, with a Bass Brewery car
Publican and customers outside a pub, some seated in a car sporting a model of a bottle of Bass Beer on the bonnet (likely a promotion car for the Brewery). Date: circa late 1900s

Paris, France - Place de la Republique and Rue du Temple. Date: circa 1900

Paris, France - Boulevard des Capucines. Date: circa 1900

Paris, France - Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Date: circa 1890

Womens home front ambulance service 1917
Owing to the shorage of male labour, the London County Council established a Womens ambulance service, quailfied in first aid and competent motor drivers

Lady Motorist at the Wheel
Atylish Lady Motorist at the Wheel - an advertising plate for John Bull Tyres. Date: circa late 1940s

Exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the Motor Car - November, 1907. View of some of the vehicles on display on the l Avenue Nicolas II, Paris, Framnce Date: 1907

Thai tuk-tuk

Colourful racing car with driver in the seat, side view

Effects of the new civilization at Tripoli, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR414745 Effects of the new civilization at Tripoli, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 5th November 1911 (colour litho) by French School

At the Grand Palais, history of locomotion throughout the ages, illustration
XIR346327 At the Grand Palais, history of locomotion throughout the ages, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd December 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Road with Acacias, 1908 (gouache on paper)
XIR162196 The Road with Acacias, 1908 (gouache on paper) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Arun, Littlehampton, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF1127292 The Arun, Littlehampton, c.1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tegernseer Landstrasse, lowered road, Harlaching, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bicycle in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Cars driving on a country road in autumn, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Raindrops on a car window

Boy with a car model

Police signalling disc stopping a car

Red car door reflecting a pictogram from a bicycle lane

Car track in stone desert, Akakus Mountains, Libya, Sahara, North Africa

Jeep in the Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Us-Auto-Car - Pagani
A 2014 Pagani Huayra on display during the preview day of the Bonhams Greenwich Concours d Elegance Auction June 4, 2016 at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut

New York City Apartment Building
A view across Broadway at 108th Street shows a policeman, a pedestrian, and two sitting women on a traffic island in front of an apartment building with shops on the ground floor at 2801-23 Broadway

Windsock At Floyd Bennett Field
A view of Floyd Bennett Field airport in Brooklyn shows the windsock which indicates wind direction and strength, the main building and control tower, as well as several aircraft and automobiles

Rooftop Tea Lounge
Several people read while they sit at shaded tables in a rooftop tea lounge which overlooks Oxford Street during a heat wave, London, 1920s. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Foot & Wheel Traffic At Grand Central
A large group of pedestrians walks on the sidewalk below as cars drive above on the bifurcated and elevated section of Park Avenue which goes around Grand Central Terminal at the second floor to

7 Packards All In A Row
Seven Packard Twin-Six Touring cars (named for their twelve cylinder engines) sit parked in a muddy lot behind and below the wooden bleachers of a stadium, circa 1920

New Yorks Ansonia Building
The view West across Broadway at 72d street to the Ansonia Hotel (now apartments) in New Yorks Upper West Side, circa 1914. The Ansonia was designed by duBoy and Graves and built in 1904

258 Riverside Drive, New York, New York
A view of The Peter Stuyvesant apartment building at 258 Riverside Drive on the Upper West Side of New York, early 1920s. The Peter Stuyvesant was designed in the Italian Renaissance style by William

New York City Apartment Building
View of the Chelsea Manor Apartments, 300 West 18th Street at Eigth Avenue, from the northeast, New York, late 1920s. The building was completed in 1925 and features shops on the ground floor

Delivery In London
A deliveryman wears an apron and checks a signpost as he rides a tricycle to make his rounds, Belgravia, London, 1930s. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Advertisement for beauty products -- male and female models (D Orme and M Colbrook) posing in a car. 1959

Motor Tyres Triple Stud Pattern - Dunlop - Three styles - Fort Triple Stud, Standard Triple Stud and Sports. Date: circa 1935

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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.