Bear beware.

Image source: http://dmlsexton.blogspot.com/2012/04/yogi-bear-and-yellowstone-national-park.html

Dorable; A special word used to describe the most uber cuteness when adorable is simply an understatement.

Say Happy Valentine's with a note…..

Someone's got talent.

Image source: http://www.brianleighton.co.uk/news/valentines-day-14th-february/#

Sure, they look cute now But wait till they drive through your azaleas...

Woodland animals racing in what appears to be a 1950's postcard.

Image source: http://www.cardcow.com/371183/rabbits-badger-dressed-people-driving-race-cars-animals/

Postcard artwork by Molly Brett.

Image source: http://www.cardcow.com/298802/woodland-garage-by-molly-brett-animals-dressed/?gcsct=0ChMIkLqGh8mevAIVhUPnCh1_dwAAGAMgACgA

"Can't you find a spot near a hydrant?" Life Magazine September 1, 1932

Source: http://www.historybyzim.com/tag/transportation/page/2/

"Doggy Driver"

Life Magazine October 9, 1937

Image Source: http://www.historybyzim.com/tag/transportation/page/2/

Car Crafting!

Wrap your gift in plain paper. Then make one 2.5" strip of black construction paper, a white paint pen, hot glue gun and a toy car = DONE.


Source: http://www.linesacross.com/2012/12/interactive-gift-wrap-for-kids.html

The sinking Beelte of Ivan Puig.

When cigarette lighters were actually used for cigarettes.

Title:Two boys smoking by car.
Creator: Gedney, William Gale, 1932-1989

Image source: http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/gedney_KY0162/

Palm Springs Florida 1968-
Photograph by Slim Aarons.

"Silm was an American photographer noted for photographing socialites, jet-setters and celebrities. He made his career out of what he called: Photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.

Captured here: Mr and Mrs Donald Lease with their Rolls Royce and two pet dogs outside their home in Palm Beach, Florida."

Text Source: http://currentvintage.com/blog/2010/07/27/i-dream-of-lilly/
Image rights:
(Slim Aarons/Getty Images)

A Mustang with a two-tone paint job.....well two-tone when comparing the front fenders. Photographed in LA.

I assume this is built with the sole purpose of lighting the Michelin Man's cigar.

Image Source: http://www.dieselpunks.org/profiles/blogs/advertising-cars

"Ma I will be late for dinner...."

"This printed advertisement from France was created for Jeeps. In this advertisement, we actually see only dirty trailers with various status symbols. So when the trailers look like this, you know that a Jeep has had something to do with this…" Source: http://www.dailybri.com/2013/03/17/prints-why-trailers-are-not-suitable-for-jeep-drivers/

My Dad's interpretation of a soap box derby car.

Get a grip, Park Lane in London.

A boy and a Packard with New Jersey Plates 1942

1956 Coffee Pot Trucks. Source: http://www.retronaut.com/2013/05/coffee-pot-trucks/

"JUNK needed for WAR Scrap Iron and Steel. Needed for all machines and arms of war. Fifty per cent of every tank, ship and gun is made of scrap iron and steel.....How to turn it in. Sell to a junk dealer....give to a charity....take it yourself to the nearest collection point....or consult you local salvage committee" Source: Life Magazine July 27th 1942.

"Longstone Tyres recently has received serious comments and complaints regarding making use of vintage - sometimes risque - pictures. As Longstone values its customers high - no matter their gender - they decided to give in and had a chilly photo shoot yesterday morning hoping to address the various issues brought up." http://www.prewarcar.com/magazine/previous-features/one-for-the-ladies-019573.html#comments

Date: sometime before the establishment of child detection services....

This brochure came with the 1963 Buick Electra when new; Instructions on how to "whip" the engine. Love the 60s pop colors. http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/Misc-Brochures/1963-Breaking-In-Your-Car

A photo by (50+yr) motosports photographer Jesse Alexander http://www.jessealexander.com

My favorite part about going to swap meets IS the sandwich board guy.

Man + Woman + Motorcycle =