Cars 1922-1945

Step back in time and witness the evolution of ado cars between 1922 and 1945! From somber shades of brown and gray in the early models to a burst of colors like red, yellow, green, and blue in the thirties, there were many exciting changes in the assortment, color, and form of these cars. Check out the differences in this overview!

Some 1930s ado cars are not in the catalogs. These were often promotional toys that were commissioned by businesses.

509 by Joop Reijnders (Techniek en Antiek, Bellingwolde). 519, 904 (2), 921, 922, 931, 936 (2), 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 961, 963, 964, 968, 979, 980, 981, Paul C. Kaiser and Lindner & Co. private collections. 525 Race-auto, 901 Expeditieauto (2), 903 Besteldienst, 912 Kleine houthandel, 941 Expeditie, 942 Melkhandel, 945 Kleine Renbode, 971 Sproeiwagen (stofbestrijding), 972 Stadsreiniging, and 975 Melk en Boterwagen by CODA Museum / CC BY (published with license on Europeana.eu, canvas enlarged). 531 and 532 Veilinghuis Klinkhamer. 533 breuerhouse.com. 901 (1) and 965 copyright MidMod-Design. 904 (1), 932, 934, 936 (1), 984 and unnumbered Renbode collection Jaap Goslings. 906 Kringloopbedrijf La Poubelle. 918 by Pook & Pook Inc. 919 and 978 (2) by Derksen Veilingbedrijf. 967 collection Museum Stadskasteel Zaltbommel. 978 (1) by De Vreugde Design. Snelle Hulp by Veilinghuis De Jager. All photos are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the consent of the owner(s).