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Classic 1949 Cadillac

Classic 1949 Cadillac

Crazy 'Bout a Cadillac Print by John De Bord This beauty is a 1949 Cadillac.  Check out all the chrome and the curves of this gracious beauty.  You can really understand how Cadillacs came to be synonymous with luxury when you see the grandeur that went into them.  The photographer has done a great job on capturing the details that set these [...]

1956 Blue Chevy

1956 Blue Chevy

56 Blues Print by John De Bord The colors in this print are really exquisite!  It's said that the best photography features at most a few colors, and this one definitely follows that guide, from the subtle blues of the sky to the vibrant blue of the car and then just a pop of red in those great taillights.  And of course, what 1950s car would [...]

1964 Mercury Montclair Timewarp

1964 Mercury Montclair Timewarp

The Montclair Timewarp Print by John De Bord A really eye catching print featuring a classic American car.  This appears based on the tail lights and fins to be roughly a 1964 Mercury.  The chrome and colors are really well captured by the photographer.  It literally feels as if you could reach in and touch this classic car.  And of course, [...]

Colorado Classic Car Lot

Colorado Classic Car Lot

Where Eternity Stands In A Line Print by John De Bord A lovely collection of classic old cars in a car lot, Classical Gas, that used to exist in Eaton, Colorado.  It must have been an incredible place to even window shop as this photo really feels as if it were from decades ago with the rows of classic American cars with their mammoth curved [...]

1957 GMC Truck

1957 GMC Truck

1957 GMC Truck Print by James Howe A classic model GMC Truck in detail.  Obviously lovingly restored with bright chrome and shiny turquoise paint.  This old beauty has probably been loved more in its second life than when it was a work horse in the middle of the 20th  century.  The sleek lines of automobiles from this period may not [...]

Rolleiflex Pop Art

Rolleiflex Pop Art

Rolleiflex Pop Art by Jean-Francois Dupuis The 20th century is when cameras really found their way into the hands of the masses.  Camera technology  in 1900 versus 2000 couldn't be further apart, but there's still a lot of love for the early technology.  Rolleiflex was a high end and long running camera line from a German company, Rollei. [...]

Classic 1957 Chevy ladies T-shirt

Classic 1957 Chevy ladies T-shirt

Classic 57 by RichardBrowne This lovely artist's illustration of a classic 1957 Chevy (in vintage powder puff blue no less!) really makes for a striking ladies t-shirt!  This design really celebrates the lines of one of the most classic of the 1950's chrome beauties. Even if you don't plan to see the USA in a classic Chevrolet, you can [...]

Red 1957 Chevy Detail Poster

Red 1957 Chevy Detail Poster

Red 57 by zanesart 1950's cars were all about chrome and details.  This awesome poster captures the details of a Red 1957 Chevy, a true American classic, from the era where advertisers told us to see the USA in our Chevrolet!  This dream car will look awesome on your wall or the wall of your favorite car enthusiast!  It really recalls that [...]

1959 Lincon Continental Classic Poster

1959 Lincon Continental Classic Poster

59 Lincoln Continental Convertible by rjvstudios Browse more Automobile Posters The cars of the 1950's and 60's really spoke of the exuberance of America in the post war era.  They were beautiful pieces of art trimmed in Chrome.  Car designs were more about looks than true aerodynamics, although if any car looked like it could fly, these [...]