The classic car drawings on these pages were found in patents from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s. New vintage car and truck designs are added regularly.
Oscar Mayer WienermobileThe original Wienermobile was introduced in 1936. In the 50s five Wienermobile designs were introduced, this being one of them. 1954
July 9 |
Combined thermometer and rear-view mirrorA combined thermometer and rear-view mirror for use on motor vehicles. The patent was assigned to the Germanow-Simon Machine Company of Rochester, N.Y. 1951
July 9 |
Harley Earl LaSalleThese are some additional views of an earlier Harley Earl LaSalle design we published. 1934
June 21 |
CoupeA jaunty coupe design. Here is another design by Niilo Pesola. Unfortunately, there seems to be no information online about Mr. Pesola. 1928
June 21 |
Moline tractorAnother Moline tractor design by Nels Erickson. Also see this one with an enclosed cab. 1939
June 21 |
Ternstedt ornament designA "6" radiator ornament design for Ternstedt Manufacturing Company. 1926
June 18 |
Streamlined radiator ornamentA design with clean lines for an automobile radiator ornament. 1936
June 18 |
Segrave Mystery Sunbeam racerIn 1927 Sir Henry Segrave became the first person to travel at more than 200 mph. Segrave took the Mystery Sunbeam shown here to Daytona Beach and reached a speed of 203.79 mph. 1928
June 15 |
Meister vehicleThis vehicle is most remarkable for the open seating in the rear and appears to be designed for tours or some intense cocktail parties. 1926
June 15 |
Car flag displayA flag holder and wind wheel "to be mounted on the filling nozzle of automobile radiators." 1924
June 13 |
Hood ornament for 1951 Buick
A 1951 hood ornament mascot designed by chief Buick stylist Ned Nickles. 1951
June 12 |
Cormorant hood ornament for 1954 PackardA cormorant hood ornament mascot for a 1954 Packard. 1954
June 12 |
