Life in the fast lane can look pretty good. From images of genteel ladies riding in "horseless carriages" to celebrities racing Porsche sports cars, the new book "Car Posters" (Antique Collectors' Club, $49.50) uses advertising to trace the history of the automobile from the late 1800s to the early 1970s. Vintage poster collector Emmanuel Lopez chose the 203 images for their aesthetic qualities and for the innovations they capture, such as horns and windshields. The style of the work—including pieces by famed artists such as Leonetto Cappiello and Georges Rochegrosse—changes as dramatically over the decades as the cars themselves.

—Alexandra Wolfe

911 whale tail.

Oh man, if only I had the cash...

I know these aren't trucks, but this is my dream car garage.

You gotta see this amazing save!

Couldn't agree more.

This is my dream bug out vehicle. Looks pretty zombie proof.

Dig this deco streamlined delivery truck.

Hooboy, that's a nice one. 1956. I love the wood paneling on the rear.

Alfa Romeo half track.

Needs a good home. Picture this hauling a pair of Harley choppers!

How road rage begins (and no I don't mean the Yankees sticker)

I have no idea what the hemi is supposed to power, but it sure looks cool.

Why did the squirrel cross the road?

So my brother said he would clean the snow off my car today...

Brings a new meaning to concealed weapons

Oh. That's why no one was parked there.

The German company " Style your Garage " makes posters for your garage door.

Prices vary from $199 to $399 for a double door! Everything included!

https://www.style-your-garage.com

Be careful dude, that is not a toy. Oh wait, yeah it is.

Check out this unbelievable save by an unknown driver.

trucks were invented for areason dude