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.

Image 509 by Joop Reijnders (Techniek en Antiek, Bellingwolde). Image 519 Meentwijck collection. Image 525 Race-auto, 901 Expeditieauto (green), 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). Image 531 and 532 Veilinghuis Klinkhamer. Image 901 and 965 copyright MidMod-Design. Image 904 (brown), 932, 934, 936 and 984 collection Jaap Goslings. Image 904 (blue), 921, 922, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 961, 963, 964, 968, 980, 981, Paul C. Kaiser (not numbered) and Lindner & Co. (not numbered) private collection. Image 906 Kringloopbedrijf La Poubelle. Image 919 and 978 Derksen Veilingbedrijf. Image 967 collection Museum Stadskasteel Zaltbommel.

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