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.

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Tire tread
An ornamental design for a tire tread. 1951
Motorized vehicle
A tri-wheeled vehicle with boomerang steering. 1945
Vehicular tank
This tank vehicle was designed by Brooks Stevens, whose Milwaukee design firm was also responsible for the Harley-Davidson Hydra-glide motorcycle and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. 1949
Erickson tractor
The Erickson tractor lets you farm more land with less effort. 1938
Pill trailer
Trailer. Take two and call me in the morning. 1951
Hood ornament
Hood ornament for the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. 1955
Taxi Cab
Taxi. With elevated driver cab. 1953
Mobile diner
Mobile diner. This vehicle brakes for lunch. 1948
Chief Pontiac
Chief Pontiac. Indian head radiator ornament for a 6-cylinder 1936 Pontiac. 1935
Steering wheel
Steering wheel. Handle with care. 1937
Tank vehicle
Tank vehicle. Delivering fuel with style. 1937
Tire
Tire. A graceful tread design. 1938
Trailer
Trailer. In 1934 car camping is growing in popularity. 1934
Motor coach
Motor coach. A piece by influential industrial designer Raymond Loewy, whose works include the 1947 Studebaker Starliner Coupe and a locomotive for the Pennsylvania Railroad. 1938
Amphibious automobile
Amphibious automobile. At home on land and water. 1957
Ross automobile
The Oldsmobile Golden Rocket. EphemeraNow has a photo of the interior. 1956
Earl automobile
Automobile. A design by Harley Earl, who went on to design the original Corvette in 1953. Thanks to Ed for pointing out that this is a La Salle design. 1934
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