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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.
- "Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982 - This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- 1982
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"Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982
This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- "Vagabonds" Camping Vehicles during a Filmed Reenactment, 1940 -
- 1940
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"Vagabonds" Camping Vehicles during a Filmed Reenactment, 1940
- Footwarmer Used in Horse-Drawn Vehicles, 1800-1829 - Foot warmers solved the problem of cold feet in past generations. Some warmers held charcoal, some held hot water and others, like this one, held heated soapstone. The warmer was kept under the feet and then the legs and feet were tucked into a blanket, providing welcome warmth in a cold carriage or church.
- 1800-1829
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Footwarmer Used in Horse-Drawn Vehicles, 1800-1829
Foot warmers solved the problem of cold feet in past generations. Some warmers held charcoal, some held hot water and others, like this one, held heated soapstone. The warmer was kept under the feet and then the legs and feet were tucked into a blanket, providing welcome warmth in a cold carriage or church.