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La Mouche ('The Fly'), 1900
This Art Nouveau car advertisement by artist Francisco Tamagno conveys the freedom and exhilaration of the road, while showing the practical, modern features of the time, including a horn and headlights.
At the Drive-In, 1958
Charlton Heston as Moses in "The Ten Commandments" holds drivers and passengers spellbound at this drive-in movie theater in Utah. In 1958, there were nearly 5,000 drive-ins across the US—marking the peak of their popularity.
Sign Language
Standardized signs for directions, information, and hazard warnings were adopted across many countries to make driving easier and safer.
Europe Reunited
The world changed in 1989 with the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and other events that signified the end of the Cold War. Drivers from East and West found themselves sharing roads—and comparing cars.
The Rise of the SUV
'I normally drive my Range Rover because I feel like a monster in it.' - Emma Bunton, former Spice Girl
Australia's Holden
Before 1948, Australian drivers had to make do with cars that were designed for other territories. But then General Motors-Holden's (GM-H) brought out the Holden 48-215, the first all-Australian automobile.
A Home for your Car
Keeping your car safe and dry has been a concern for drivers since the dawn of motoring. Suburban homes with built-in garages were ideal—but there were other clever solutions.
The World's First Air Ferry
Before ferry boats became the default way to cross the English Channel by car, drivers could take their vehicles overseas by plane on the world's first air ferry service.
Space-Age Driving
'Here is full power potential for instant acceleration and outstanding climbing ability.'- Chrysler Promotional Film, 1963.