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- "The Jeep Family of Vehicles," 1961 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- 1961
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"The Jeep Family of Vehicles," 1961
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- District of Columbia Vehicle Registration Certificate for Presidential Vehicle, 1949 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. He retained this 1949 registration certificate for either <em>Queen Mary</em> or <em>Queen Elizabeth</em>--1938 Cadillac motorcade convertibles used by Secret Service agents under Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower.
- August 11, 1949
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District of Columbia Vehicle Registration Certificate for Presidential Vehicle, 1949
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. He retained this 1949 registration certificate for either Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth--1938 Cadillac motorcade convertibles used by Secret Service agents under Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower.
- "Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles," 1957-1961 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- 1957-1961
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"Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles," 1957-1961
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- Two Wrecked Vehicles Following an Accident, 1940 - Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents like the wreck pictured here became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads rapidly increased in the 20th century. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
- 1940
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Two Wrecked Vehicles Following an Accident, 1940
Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents like the wreck pictured here became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads rapidly increased in the 20th century. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
- Riker Electric Vehicles Sales Catalog, 1900 - The Riker Electric Vehicle Company, formed by inventor Andrew Riker, became known for producing electric touring cars and commercial trucks. This catalog from 1900 shows the company's line of electric vehicles. Riker later developed internal-combustion engines for the Locomobile Company of America.
- 1900
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Riker Electric Vehicles Sales Catalog, 1900
The Riker Electric Vehicle Company, formed by inventor Andrew Riker, became known for producing electric touring cars and commercial trucks. This catalog from 1900 shows the company's line of electric vehicles. Riker later developed internal-combustion engines for the Locomobile Company of America.
- Woods Dual Power Vehicles Catalog, 1916 - This 1916 catalog showcases the Woods Dual-Power automobile. Batteries and gasoline powered the vehicle. The Woods Motor Vehicle Company hoped to draw in buyers with the best of both power sources. It didn't work. The company failed a few years later.
- 1916
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Woods Dual Power Vehicles Catalog, 1916
This 1916 catalog showcases the Woods Dual-Power automobile. Batteries and gasoline powered the vehicle. The Woods Motor Vehicle Company hoped to draw in buyers with the best of both power sources. It didn't work. The company failed a few years later.
- Advertisement for the 1908 Baker Electric Vehicle, "The Standard of Electric Vehicles" - The Baker Motor Vehicle Company began producing electric vehicles in 1899. Advertisements, like this one from 1908, touted the automobiles as simple to use, reliable, clean, and safe. By 1915, however, sales of "electrics" were in decline. Gasoline-powered vehicles with internal combustion engines were dominating the market.
- October 01, 1908
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Advertisement for the 1908 Baker Electric Vehicle, "The Standard of Electric Vehicles"
The Baker Motor Vehicle Company began producing electric vehicles in 1899. Advertisements, like this one from 1908, touted the automobiles as simple to use, reliable, clean, and safe. By 1915, however, sales of "electrics" were in decline. Gasoline-powered vehicles with internal combustion engines were dominating the market.
- Ford GP Military Vehicles on Assembly Line, 1941 - American Bantam designed the initial jeep, but Willys-Overland and Ford won the Army's production contracts and subsequently designed their own versions. Ford's first 4,458 GP vehicles used a modified Ford tractor engine producing 42 horsepower. But the Army insisted that Ford build identical copies of the 60-horsepower Willys design, so that all jeeps had fully interchangeable parts regardless of manufacturer.
- March 28, 1941
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Ford GP Military Vehicles on Assembly Line, 1941
American Bantam designed the initial jeep, but Willys-Overland and Ford won the Army's production contracts and subsequently designed their own versions. Ford's first 4,458 GP vehicles used a modified Ford tractor engine producing 42 horsepower. But the Army insisted that Ford build identical copies of the 60-horsepower Willys design, so that all jeeps had fully interchangeable parts regardless of manufacturer.
- Pedestrians and Vehicles on a Road, circa 1930 - "Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads from around the world. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of historic and modern routes.
- circa 1930
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Pedestrians and Vehicles on a Road, circa 1930
"Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads from around the world. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of historic and modern routes.
- 1968 Chevrolet Campers and Recreational Vehicles Sales Brochure - Auto manufacturers embraced the market potential of campers and motorhomes in the 1960s, creating their own versions. This 1968 Chevrolet recreational vehicle catalog provided potential buyers with needed information and a variety of available choices.
- August 01, 1967
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1968 Chevrolet Campers and Recreational Vehicles Sales Brochure
Auto manufacturers embraced the market potential of campers and motorhomes in the 1960s, creating their own versions. This 1968 Chevrolet recreational vehicle catalog provided potential buyers with needed information and a variety of available choices.