Motors Collection (#39)

Advert for Dunhills Harris Tweed coat 1909
Advertisement for a ladies Harris Tweed coat ideal for motoring or travelling. Showing a very elegant lady posing in a handsome

Photo of Fashionable Motor Millinery 1909
Black and white photographs entitled Fashionable Motor Millinery in an article The Highway of Fashion in the Tatler of 10th November 1909

Photo of Charming Motor Bonnets 1909
Black and white photographs entitled Charming Motor Bonnets in an article The Highway of Fashion in the Tatler of 10th november 1909

Stylish late1930s Bedford coach - custom body work by Duple Bodies & Motors Ltd. Edgware Road, The Hyde, Hendon, London, NW9. Date: circa 1901

St. Marys Russian Hospital for British Officers, Mayfair
St. Marys Russian Hospital for British Officers, South Audley Street, Mayfair. The sign on the corner reads (rather wonderfully): " Motors please do not hoot" ! Date: circa 1910

Automobile Row, Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Automobile Row on Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, full of car showrooms, car dealers and garages. Date: 1916

Sun Motors car wash, St Petersburg, Florida, USA, offering a complete auto wash in three minutes for one dollar 25 cents. Date: circa 1940s

A vision of the (near) future, WW1 cartoon by H. M Bateman
H.M. Bateman comments amusingly on the prospect of cars driven entirely by coal gas, with the result of overcharging being that the car floats off into the atmosphere. Date: 1917

Rambler automobile factory, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Aerial view of the Rambler automobile factory, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. It later became the Jeffery factory, and later still Nash Motors. Date: circa 1910

Sunbeam motors advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Sunbeam Motor Car Company of Wolverhampton showing one of their vehicles as a Red Cross ambulance or van during the First World War. Date: 1918

Zeppelin engine gondola
A scene in the rear gondola of a German Zeppelin airship. In the centre, two engineers are tending the powerful Maibach motors

Collecting holly for Christmas Decorations
A family driving out in the snow to gather holly for their Christmas decorations. Date: 1931

Miss Donnett Paynter with ambulance, WW1
Miss Donnett Paynter with her motor ambulance given by her father, Commander Hugh H. Paynter, R.N. for use at the FANY Convoy

Miss Christobel Ellis decorated for war work well done
Christobel Ellis, younger daughter of the Rev. the Hon. William Ellis, and a cousin of Lord Howard de Walden. An experienced and enthusiastic motorist

Advert for E. Johnson chrome leather ulster 1923
Winter motoring, for men and women who motors in the cold winter months, either for work or pleasure, a warm leather ulster is indispensable

1960s E-Type Jaguar, side view

1960s super-luxury eight-seater Mercedes-Benz, side view

Two racers wearing helmets and knee sliders leaning sideways while riding motorbikes, front view

Driver in red coupe sports car, raised rear, low bonnet, side view

CM17 2165 Early morning sun through the trees
Early morning sun through the trees, Hyde Park, London

CM17 1877 Chris Evans Vintage bus
Chris Evans drives a BBC Children in Need vintage bus past Buckingham Palace on the London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 6th November, 2016. 6th November, 2016, 2016

CM17 1660 1897 Daimler
Mr Christopher Loder and chums, 1897, Daimler, London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 6th November, 2016

CM17 1654 1895 Peugeot
Mr Robert Brooks and companions, aboard the 1895 Peugeot, the oldest vehicle participating in this years 120th Anniversary run, London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 6th November, 2016

CM17 1656 1895 Peugeot
Mr Robert Brooks and companions, aboard the 1895 Peugeot, the oldest vehicle participating in this years 120th Anniversary run, London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 6th November, 2016

The French Electrical Machinery Gallery at the Universal Exhibition of 1900 (engraving)
XIR218240 The French Electrical Machinery Gallery at the Universal Exhibition of 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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

The General Strike Tin hatted volunteers in Hyde Park

Some steam-jet motors. Hargrave Slide 34

Kinner Motors Inc K-5B 5-cylinder air-cooled 100hp radial
Kinner Motors Inc K-5B five-cylinder, air-cooled 100hp radial

The Spokeless Wheel Motorcycle
Paris, France: c. 1929. A young boy rides his new type of motorcycle, the spokeless wheel, where the rider sits inside the wheel and the wheel turns, , but not the rider

Couple Out In A Rubber Raft
London, England: c. 1931. A happy English couple on an outing on the Thames. They are in a rubber lifesaving boat outfitted with an American outboard motor to push it along

Advert for Wolseley Hornet car 1933
The Wolseley Hornet. It sweeps past you... smoothly... eagerly. then you know its a wolseley Hornet - the most famous twelve-six : now more delightful then ever to drive

Shredded Motor Tyres - on floor of equestrian centre - Cotswolds - UK
MAB-1538 Shredded Motor Tyres - on floor of equestrian centre Cotswolds - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant. Date 1942 Oct

Erdington Cottage Homes Holiday at Rhyl, North Wales
A party of children from the Aston Union workhouse cottage homes on holiday in Rhyl. They are seated in a charabanc (an open-top coach)

Blind motor car driver, 1904
Despite the fact Mr Sharp of Watford is totally blind, he has obtained a licence to drive a motor car. To warn other motorists, his bowler hat is inscribed with the words, Blind. Thats alright then

Metallurgique Motors advertisement, 1911
Advertisement for Metallurgique Ltd of Manchester encouraging visitors to come to their stand at the Olympia Motor Show in 1911 where their cars bodywork would be attracting attention. Date: 1911

The motor car in society, 1911
Society meeting in Hyde Park, London in 1911, some on horseback, others in shiny new motorcars. Illustration to accompany a supplement in The Sphere reporting on the Olympia Motor Show. Date: 1911

Early petrol motors, historical artwork. The first commercially successful petrol-driven motors were built in the second half of the 19th century by the Belgian Etienne Lenoir

Michael Faraday, English chemist
Michael Faraday (1791-1867), English chemist and physicist. He devised the first electric motor along with equipment such as transformers and dynamos

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey Through the World of Motors" From sleek Jaguars to powerful Bentleys, they have always captivated our hearts and minds. In a Jaguar car advertisement, we witness the perfect fusion of elegance and speed, as these magnificent machines effortlessly glide through the streets. But it's not just about luxury; they are also bring unexpected moments of humor. Take H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration "The Car That Touched a Policeman, " where a simple touch sets off a chain reaction that leaves everyone in stitches. In another Jaguar car advertisement, we are reminded that driving is not merely an act but an experience - one that evokes emotions like no other. The Wolseley car advertisement captures this sentiment perfectly by showcasing how their vehicles become an extension of oneself on every journey. Traveling back in time to 1929, Buick entices us with their revolutionary automobiles that symbolize progress and innovation. Their advertisement serves as a reminder of how they have continuously evolved over the years, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible. Meanwhile, Bentley Motors' captivating advertisements remind us why they are synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Each image exudes class and refinement while highlighting their commitment to craftsmanship. A glimpse into history takes us to East Kilbride in Scotland during June 1954 when Rolls Royce opened its new factory. This general view showcases the magnitude of this iconic brand's legacy – precision engineering at its finest. Riley cars take center stage in a 1953 advertisement where they proudly boast about their exceptional performance on both road and track. These motors embody sheer power combined with elegant design – truly capturing the essence of British automotive excellence. Switching gears from four wheels to two, Norton Motorbike steals our breath away with its impressive record: winner of 28 TT Races. It reminds us that motors aren't limited to cars alone; they encompass various forms that ignite our passion for speed and thrill.