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- 1949 Volkswagen Sedan - The Volkswagen Beetle was different from any American car. It looked like an insect, its engine was where the trunk should be, and it didn't have a radiator. But it recalled the spirit of Henry Ford's legendary Model T. Both cars were simple, reliable, economical, and never deviated from their basic original design. The VW would go on to break the Ford's all-time sales record.
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
1949 Volkswagen Sedan
The Volkswagen Beetle was different from any American car. It looked like an insect, its engine was where the trunk should be, and it didn't have a radiator. But it recalled the spirit of Henry Ford's legendary Model T. Both cars were simple, reliable, economical, and never deviated from their basic original design. The VW would go on to break the Ford's all-time sales record.
- 1949 Kaiser Traveler Sedan - Henry Kaiser, who had become famous building ships during World War II, and Joseph Frazer, an experienced auto executive, combined in 1945 to form a new car company. Kaisers were stylish and well built, but competing against established car companies proved too big a task. American Kaiser production ceased in 1955, although cars were made in Argentina between 1958 and 1962.
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
1949 Kaiser Traveler Sedan
Henry Kaiser, who had become famous building ships during World War II, and Joseph Frazer, an experienced auto executive, combined in 1945 to form a new car company. Kaisers were stylish and well built, but competing against established car companies proved too big a task. American Kaiser production ceased in 1955, although cars were made in Argentina between 1958 and 1962.
- 1949 Ford Sedan Advertising - The redesigned "envelope body" of the 1949 Ford allowed more interior room. Ford pointed out those qualities in this advertisement. According to the ad, Ford claimed, "It's a living room on wheels!"
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
1949 Ford Sedan Advertising
The redesigned "envelope body" of the 1949 Ford allowed more interior room. Ford pointed out those qualities in this advertisement. According to the ad, Ford claimed, "It's a living room on wheels!"
- 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan - The 1949 Ford was revolutionary when it was introduced. After the Second World War, Ford Motor Company had been producing only remodeled designs of their 1942 automobile. Sleek and slab-sided with the trademark circle in the front grille, the 1949 Ford broke from previous ideas of design and engineering.
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
1949 Ford Tudor Sedan
The 1949 Ford was revolutionary when it was introduced. After the Second World War, Ford Motor Company had been producing only remodeled designs of their 1942 automobile. Sleek and slab-sided with the trademark circle in the front grille, the 1949 Ford broke from previous ideas of design and engineering.
- 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan, Interior View - The 1949 Ford's efficient design provided more interior space than previous Fords. This sedan was roomier than it looked from the outside. This photograph shows the interior of the 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan in the collections of The Henry Ford.
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
1949 Ford Tudor Sedan, Interior View
The 1949 Ford's efficient design provided more interior space than previous Fords. This sedan was roomier than it looked from the outside. This photograph shows the interior of the 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan in the collections of The Henry Ford.
- Toy Beetle, 1900-1930 - Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- 1900-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Beetle, 1900-1930
Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- Toy Beetle, 1900-1930 - Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- 1900-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Beetle, 1900-1930
Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- Toy Beetle, 1890-1930 - Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- 1890-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Beetle, 1890-1930
Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. As the beetle rolls forward, two center wheels and an axle cause its legs to wiggle.
- "HTML Beetles.Nature," 2002-2003 -
- 2002-2003
- Collections - Artifact
"HTML Beetles.Nature," 2002-2003
- Toy Beetle, 1895 - Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made by the Lehmann Company, a German manufacturer known for its colorful and detailed mechanized tin toys. Winding the clockwork mechanism makes this beetle walk and flap its wings.
- 1895
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Beetle, 1895
Small tin toys were first made during the 1860s, especially in and around Nuremburg, Germany. This beetle was made by the Lehmann Company, a German manufacturer known for its colorful and detailed mechanized tin toys. Winding the clockwork mechanism makes this beetle walk and flap its wings.