Two images showing a dealer Chevrolet showroom in Lockhart TX. Most likely taken 1950. The place is still there, but the dealership has left. Another inside view. Note the flower arrangement. The dealership also sold Buick and Oldsmobile.
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Vintage Photos, Philadelphia PA
Here we see two vintage photos from Philadelphia, taken in Philly in the 1950’s. A 1955 Oldsmobile and a 1953 Packard parked curbside. A 1956 Chevy passing: A 1954 Chevrolet convertible, a 1954 DeSoto and a 1949 Oldsmobile. Parked in Lombard St., Philadelphia PA.
1963 Oldsmobile at Motel in Lake Tahoe CA
1950’s Lake Tahoe motel: This color post card shows a 1963 Oldsmobile, a 1963 Ford and a couple Of Chevy’s on the left. According to paint charts, the color of the Olds may be 1963’s ‘Holiday Red’, paint code ‘V’. Description on Post Card: 952 Stateline Avenue South Lake Tahoe, California 95279 P.O. Box 4385 Read More …
Parking Lot 1950
Parking lot, ca. 1950. The car in the foreground is a brand new, rare 4dr Buick fastback.
Chicago 1941, Parking Lot
From the vast amount of images in the Library of Congress: Parking lot in July 1941, Chicago Another view from the same parking lot, probably also the same day:
1936 Chevrolet on a Ferry
A woman on a ferry with her 1936 Chevrolet. Vintage photo undated, but from the license tag I assume the photo is from ca.1950, somewhere close to PA. Vintage postcards showing ferries are common. Locations like Lake Norfolk AR, Port Arthur TX or Port Arkansas TX were once very popular. For local transportation, small ferries Read More …
1957 Chevrolet Nomad – Beyond Rescue
This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad shows the classic two door styling. Unfortunately years being exposed in the open have destroyed the sheet metal. More a basketcase than a car, it is only waiting for the crusher. Sad. History The two-door Nomad differed from other station wagons in the 1950’s having unique styling that is a bit Read More …
1946 Oldsmobile at Travel Stop
A 1946 Oldsmobile at travel stop on this vintage photo. The black and white image has the following text on the back: “This was taken on our return trip from Hot Springs when we stopped at It.C” The 1946 Oldsmobile may have been at a travel stop in Hot Springs AK, but I am not Read More …
1936 Chevrolet 4dr Sedan
This is a ‘Standard Six’ model. Most likely it has the original ‘Cabana Cream’ color. The color code back then was ‘204’ Interior of another car, manufactured 1936 shows the typical (original interior). These images are very valuable, because often, during a ‘restauration’ the interior often gets lost and cheap, incorrect replacements are installed… Aged, Read More …
1937 Chevrolet and Young Shirley
This image is from the obituary of ‘Shirley’, deceased 2017. Taken in her young days with a 1937 Chevrolet. RIP.