Motorist Collection (page 5)

The Romeotor Motor Coat from Samuel Brothers
he needs of the enthusiastic female motorist well catered for by this Romeotor coat carried out in Scotch fleece, cut comfortably full with a modish wrap collar which could be arranged as a cape if

A vision of the (near) future, WW1 cartoon by H. M Bateman
H.M. Bateman comments amusingly on the prospect of cars driven entirely by coal gas, with the result of overcharging being that the car floats off into the atmosphere. Date: 1917

Henry Segrave, British racing driver
Major Henry Segrave (1896-1930), one-time holder of both land and water speed records. He was a national hero, and the only British man to win a Grand Prix for 32 years after his victory in France in

Lady chauffeur costume from Dunhills, WW1
A tailored suit of velvet Persian skin with hat to match for the lady chauffeur obtained from Dunhill s. Date: 1916

Anthony Wilding on a motorcycle tour of the UK
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand-born tennis player and Wimbledon champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. Wilding was also a keen motorist and motorcyclist

Comfort of motorists in climbing hills by W H Robinson
By fixing telescopic, hand operated device to the back wheel, the motorist can keep his car at all times on an even keel, when ascending up steep hills. Date: 1919

Advert for Gamages motoring needs 1926
Selection of motoring garments suitable for all weathers, showing at Olympia. 1926

Miss Christobel Ellis decorated for war work well done
Christobel Ellis, younger daughter of the Rev. the Hon. William Ellis, and a cousin of Lord Howard de Walden. An experienced and enthusiastic motorist

Lady Motorist at the Wheel
Atylish Lady Motorist at the Wheel - an advertising plate for John Bull Tyres. Date: circa late 1940s

Advert for E. Johnson chrome leather ulster 1923
Winter motoring, for men and women who motors in the cold winter months, either for work or pleasure, a warm leather ulster is indispensable

The evolution of road travel: the muffled motorist of 1905. A motoring party of 1905 arriving at their destination wearing goggles, veils and voluminous wraps

The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921. Motoring as a means to an end: lawn tennis players arriving in their car, free from cumbersome goggles, veils and voluminous wraps

Advert for Burberry motor-coat 1913
Burberry coats made in airylight materials, suitable for warm or cold weathers. 1913

Holidays For The Motorist, 1963
Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service. Date: Summer 1963

The General Strike - hitching a lift
The Private Motorist does his bit to help people reach their work: An owner-driver at Southfields taking girls aboard. Girls hitching a ride to work during the General Strike

Voluntary First Aid Road Accident Service - No Fees Accepted : A nurse gives roadside first aid to a female motorist at the scene of a car accident. Date: early 1930s

Roadside First Aid
A voluntary nurse gives roadside fist aid to a female motorist at the scene of an accident. Date: early 1930s

Waving driver
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman in drivers seat of car, with door open, leaning out to wave. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Competitors start from Great West road in RAC rally. Seventy six of the 318 entrants in the Royal Automobile Club Rally, started from the Ace of Spades garage on the Great West Road

Ticket For Expired Meter
United States: 1955. A man gets a parking ticket for an expired meter

Don t blame the motorist for all the automobile accidents in city streets. Look at some of the things he is up against. Illustration shows an automobile driver trying to negotiate workmen in

Railton Fairmile
An English car with some American parts, and with a price approaching seven hundred pounds - evidently for the choosy motorist. Date: 1937

Thames Toll Bridge
A motorist in a Ford Anglia pays his toll on the toll bridge over the River Thames, linking Pangbourne, Berkshire and Whitchurch, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1960s

Refuelling by Basket

Car Chasses Carriage
At Charpennes, France, a thief hi-jacks the carriage of M. Rodarie, who gets a motorist to pursue the robber : after a long chase, involving pistol shots, the thief is stopped. Date: 1909

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, sitting at nest on roadside verge, with warning sign to motorists, Cley, Norfolk, England, may

Unleaded petrol pump nozzle
MODEL RELEASED. Unleaded petrol pump nozzle being used by a motorist

Met Police officer in a London park
A Metropolitan Police officer on duty in a London park holds up his right hand to stop a motorist. He is holding a small machine in his left hand, possibly used for measuring speed of travel

Met Police stopwatch -- outer casing
A Metropolitan Police issue stopwatch for the purpose of catching speeding motorists. This method worked on the principle of timing motorists over specific distances to estimate their speed

Touring mountainous districts / W H Robinson
By fixing telescopic, self operating springs between his wheels and chassis, the motorist can keep his car at all times on an even keel

Uncertain journey / W H Robinson
A motorist leans against his car, at the onset of a journey but on seeing the traffic jam is uncertain of how to set about it

External car ashtrays / W H Robinson
Motorists who smoke are often uncertain of how to dispose of their cigarette ends from their overflowing ash trays. External ash trays mounted on tasteful wrought iron brackets

Driving on the right hand side / W H Robinson
A difficulty which confronts the British motorist abroad is driving on the right hand side of the road. To master this takes a little practice with mirrors

Love at first sight / W H Robinson
The motorists natural reaction, on being struck by cupids dart, is to wrench convulsively at the wheel, and run into something

Turning left / W H Robinson
An old motorist gets a hand from a policeman to help him turn left, to the pub. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

Internal comfort / W H Robinson
Sprung seats, foot rest, and a drinks tray all help to comfort the motorist and passenger. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Road courtesy / W H Robinson
A female driver leans from her car window and kisses the hand of the traffic policeman, much to his surprise. Please note

Road sense / W H Robinson
A motorist needs to keep his eyes open for obstacles that may be in his way. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Road signs / W H Robinson
A series of humorous road signs, to help and warn the motorist, Heath Robinson style. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

The Motorists companion / W H Robinson
The Motorists companion: a Swiss army knife of usefulness, including small hammer for tapping a bent crankshaft into shape, and a cigarette holder

Arm signaling / W H Robinson
This particular arm signal indicates that the driver will be slowing down or stopping...if only for a better look at a passing attractive woman

Early motor cars
A montage of images showing various models of early motor car including a 1905 Daimler, an early Talbot and King Edward VII riding in a 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

Car turning a hairpin bend
A motorist negotiates a tight hairpin corner on a rather vertiginous looking road

The Tatler Motor Supplement front cover, 1913
Cover illustration for The Tatlers 1913 motoring supplement featuring two lady motorists and their dog driving at speed through the countryside

London Opinion 1936
Illustration showing a bemused motorist driving his car past a SLOW sign and a rather seductive looking hiker busy powdering her nose

Bumper Stickers Boston
A Boston motorist asserts his identity

Kay Petre & E. Wisdom judging coachwork at Morris Rally
Kay Petre (probably the best known female racing driver before the war), and E. Wisdom, another well known female racing motorist

Who will first drive two miles a minute? Motor driver Resta
Illustration showing the driver Resta covering a half-mile in 17.372 seconds (or at a speed of 103.615 miles an hour) at Brooklands

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"Unleashing the Thrill: Motorists and their Tales of Speed, Style, and Adventure" Jack Johnson on his Racing Motor Car: Witness the fearless spirit of Jack Johnson as he conquers the race track with his roaring racing motor car, leaving a trail of dust in his wake. S. F. Edge: The Visionary Pioneer: Explore the remarkable journey of S. F. Edge, a true pioneer in the automotive world who revolutionized the industry with his groundbreaking innovations. Central Heating for Cars by W. H. Robinson: Discover how W. H. Robinson's ingenious invention brought warmth and comfort to motorists during chilly drives, making every journey a cozy experience. Dorothy Levitt: The Fastest Girl on Earth (with pencil and paper): Step into history alongside Dorothy Levitt, an extraordinary woman who shattered speed records while skillfully navigating her way through life using nothing but her wit and trusty pencil. Whitney Straight at Brooklands: A Masterful Display of Power: Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere as Whitney Straight fearlessly tackles Members Bridge turn at Brooklands in his powerful Maserati, capturing hearts with each hairpin curve. Female Traffic Warden: Breaking Barriers with Grace: Celebrate women empowerment as we pay tribute to female traffic wardens who fearlessly take charge on bustling streets, ensuring smooth flow amidst chaos while breaking gender stereotypes along the way. The Busy Pits: Le Mans 24-Hour Race Countdown Begins. Feel your heart race alongside adrenaline-fueled drivers as they prepare for one of motorsport's most grueling challenges - Le Mans 24-hour race - amidst a frenzy of activity within the pits. The Departure of an Automobile Rally: An Epic Journey Begins. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as vintage cars line up for departure from a bygone era rally; witness anticipation fill the air before these magnificent machines set off on a voyage through time.