Sophia Loren Photographed on a Night Train to Stockholm, Sweden in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteFew images capture the essence of Old Hollywood glamour quite like those of Sophia Loren traveling by train […]
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30 Snapshot Portraits of Hitch-Hikers Taken by Doug Biggert From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteGood Samaritan and amateur photographer, Doug Biggert, photographed nearly 500 pictures of hitch-hikers he picked up on his […]
How NOT to Drive in Toronto
This post was originally published on this siteWhen cars first appeared in Toronto in the early 1900s, there were few regulations and very limited driver […]
Nurse in the Interior of Coast Hospital Horsedrawn Ambulance in Sydney, ca. 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1900s, the sight of a nurse seated on the back of a horse-drawn ambulance at […]
Tom Thumb, the First American-Built Steam Locomotive to Operate on a Common-Carrier Railroad
This post was originally published on this siteTom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad. It was designed and […]
The Rudge-Whitworth Canoe “Sidecar” From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1925 through 1927, the Rudge-Whitworth company introduced a line of touring accessories which have never been equaled […]
In Colonial India, Locals in Himalayas and Punjab Region Had Used Inflated Bullock Skins as Boats to Cross Rivers
This post was originally published on this siteIn Colonial India, locals in Himalayas and Punjab region had used inflated bullock skins as boat service to […]
Nov. 27, 1924: The Bear Mountain Bridge Opened With 5,000+ Vehicles Crossing the Span on Thanksgiving Day 1924
This post was originally published on this siteOn Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was opened to the general public after being […]
Dunkley Motorized Perambulators in England From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1923, Dunkley entered the history books with a fairly unlikely motor vehicle – a motorized perambulator. The […]
Motorcycle Ambulances in World War One
This post was originally published on this siteMotorcycle ambulances were used during World War I by the British, French, and Americans. At the time, the […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Motorcycle Delivery Vehicles From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, motorcycle delivery vehicles were a popular solution for businesses that needed a fast, […]
In 1882, the Pentacycle Was Designed by Edward Burstow Specifically for Delivering Post
This post was originally published on this siteIn the heart of ancient Sussex is one of the country’s best displays of sheer enthusiasm and practical […]
Photos of Jeeps Modified for Railway Reconnaissance and Security During the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteA jeep train usually refers to a line of coupled railway vehicles hauled by a jeep fitted with […]
Driving an American Austin Bantam on Cables 120 Feet Across the Pudding River near Barlow, Oregon, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteA 1932 American Austin Bantam that was used for ferry service over the Pudding River in Oregon. The […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Delivery Trucks From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDelivery trucks in the 1930s underwent significant advancements compared to their 1920s counterparts. This period saw improvements in […]
In 1991, Mazda Made a Samsonite Suitcase That You Can Drive Up to 30 km/h (19 mph)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mazda Suitcase Car was a prototype suitcase vehicle created in 1991 by the Mazda company. The suitcase […]
Holidays With a Rudge-Whitworth Caravan
This post was originally published on this siteRudge-Whitworth Cycles of England produced their first motorcycle in 1911, but it wasn’t until 1927 that they decided […]
Australian Army Jeep Train Pulling Members of the 24th Infantry Brigade in Borneo, Malaysia, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteManufactured by Willys Overland Motors and mass-produced between 1941 and 1945 for the Allied forces, the iconic, tough […]
Amazing Vintage Snaps Capture Trucks Loaded With Hay From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore motorized trucks, hay was transported using horse-drawn wagons and carts. These early vehicles were often equipped with […]
40 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Railroad Inspection Vehicles From Between the 1940s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s were heavily influenced by the impact of World War II, which necessitated efficient and reliable transportation […]
August 28, 1830: Peter Cooper’s Locomotive Tom Thumb Lost a Race Against a Horse-Drawn Railcar
This post was originally published on this siteTom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad. It was designed and […]
Early Photos of United Parcel Service From Between the 1900s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded […]
Leola King, America’s First Female Traffic Cop
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a big city policewoman directing traffic. Her name is Leola N. King, America’s first female traffic cop. […]
Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac, Executive Rail Inspection Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac is a fascinating piece of history. In the 1930s, the Nevada Northern […]
Vintage Found Photos of People and Buses the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, buses were a primary mode of transport for commuting to work, school, and other daily […]