Posts Tagged ‘classic’
Rhinebeck Diner – New York
Vintage Roadside Diner by YesterdayCafe Other posters from Zazzle The Rhinebeck Diner is another of those old classic mobile restaurant that were built in the same style as a train car. It was apparently first opened in 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, on Coney Island. After not much time, it was moved to Rhinebeck, New York, sometime in the 1940s. [...]
American Cinema Theater – Charleston, SC
Goin To The Movies Print by Wendy Mogul This is a really wonderful capture of the entrance to a classic movie house. The American Cinema Theater opened in Charleston, SC, in 1942. This photo of the entrance captures classic art deco details of the ticket booth and entrance doors. The rounded corners and the repeated circles on the entrance [...]
El Ray Motel Reno Nevada
El Ray Motel Print by Tom Spaulding I can't find any details about the history of this hotel other than it's on North Arlington Avenue in Reno, Nevada. But I love the classic googie architecture. Check out the double boomerangs in weathered yellow and green along with the amoeba-like sign and the stylized lettering. This is a great find [...]
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
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
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
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 [...]
Eddie Bohn Motel – Denver
Reach For the Sky Print by John De Bord This incredible vivid print is of another old motel sign on Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Apparently there's a good bit of local history tied up in this one. Local Boxer, Eddie Bohn, opened a restaurant called the Pig 'N Whistle here in 1926 on the birthday of his friend, Jack Dempsey. It [...]
1960 Chevy Impala T-shirt
American Retro T-shirt - by John De Bord Wonderful retro style in this t-shirt which features those rocket like tail lights from a 1960 Chevrolet Impala. This t-shirt is further retro styled because it uses the frame of a classic polaroid print as part of its design. Great for anyone who loves those classic lines of old American cars and [...]
1957 Desoto Fireflite
Car - The Wing by suburbanscenes Get poster printing done at zazzle.com There's something magical about the cars from the 1950's like this 1957 Desoto. They truly echoed the jet age and looked prepared to fly! Take a look at that tall tail fin in this fine print. The red rocket launcher tail lights look prepared to provide extra thrust [...]