Contributions of the group automobilia - anything to do with cars except cars!

Richfield Autopia Driver's License, Disneyland, Anaheim, California, 1950s

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:40:21 +0000

A 1950s ticket and license for driving the cars at the Autopia ride, which was--and still is--located in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland.

The Richfield Oil Corporation, which operated a chain of gas stations in the 1950s, sponsored the Autopia ride, so it's not surprising that the license also doubled as a membership card for the "Richfield Autopia Safe Driving Club." The main benefit of the club, as stated on the license, was "friendly, courteous service at more than 4,000 Richfield stations in the West," so it served as an advertisement as well.

For other versions of this ticket / driver's license / membership card / advertisement, see the Official Driver's License for Autopia posting on the Vintage Disneyland Tickets blog.

Richfield Autopia, Tomorrowland

These are the cars of the future at Disneyland.

This official Autopia Driver's License may be filled in and retained as a souvenir of your visit to Disneyland. It identifies you as an active member of the Richfield Autopia Safe Driving Club. It entitles you to friendly, courteous service at more than 4,000 Richfield stations in the West.

Richfield Autopia, Disneyland, Anaheim, California

Operator's License No. 711137

Full Name ________. Address ________. City - State ________.

Sex M - F ____. Height ____. Color of Eyes ____.
Color of Hair ____. Weight ____. Date of Birth ____..
Age ____. Occupation ____.

Right Thumb Print ________.

Your Signature ________.

Globe Ticket Safety.

get power

nobody@ipernity.com (Ruebenkraut) — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 15:59:29 +0000

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The Car of Tomorrow at the World of Tomorrow, 1939

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:06:32 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

A postcard used to promote the Crosley automobile during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Also on display at the fair were various other products, including refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and radios, that were designed and manufactured by Powel Crosley, Jr., and the Crosley Corporation.

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Front:

The Car of Tomorrow at the World of Tomorrow. As shown at the Crosley Building at the N.Y. World's Fair. Also the amazing Freezorcold Shelvador Refrigerator, Feather Touch Electric Magnetune Radios.

See the newest of the new in home appliances at popular prices. Crosley Reado, facsimile radio printing. Crosley Camera, Press Jr. model, Gas and electric ranges. Electric and gas engine washers. Electric ironers. At Crosley Dealers everywhere.

Back (printed not handwritten):

My feet are no longer tired after what I've seen at the Crosley Building.

Studebaker Automatic Drive, 1950

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:31:58 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

Cover of an advertising brochure extolling the virtues of the "Studebaker Automatic Drive"--"the newest and most advanced automatic transmission." This Studebaker has "No clutch pedal, of course! But there's nothing new to learn. You just drive in the usual way--without any clutching, declutching, or shifting gears. Marvelous for 'new' drivers."

"Studebaker Automatic Drive. The newest and most advanced!"

License plate on front of car: "1950."

Stamped on cover: "Goodwin Park Garage, 908 Maple Ave., Hartford, Conn."

Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:43 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

For the other side of this wheel chart, see How Quickly Can You Stop? (below).

"Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator. Miles per hour: 55. Feet per second: 81. Average stopping distance: 271. See other side."

How Quickly Can You Stop?

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:41 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

For the other side of this wheel chart, see the Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator (below).

"How Quickly Can You Stop? The average stopping distances in the Keystone Calculator are based on the average breaking distance plus the distance covered in ¾ of a second, which is the average 'reaction time,' the period which elapses between the instant danger is observed and the actual application of the brakes. . . . Keystone Automobile Club. The Motorist's Friend Since 1906."

The Fight for Victory

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:27:50 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"How to Make Your Present Car and Tires Last Longer and Aid in the Fight for Victory." Brochure published by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, Illinois.

Don't Wait for a Hearse to Take You to Church

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:57:29 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

A rather macabre message on a National Refining Company "boy with slate" label that advertised En-Ar-Co Motor Oils and White Rose Gasoline.

Your Windshield Was Cleaned by Glass House Shell Service Center

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:24:47 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Your windshield was cleaned by courtesy of Glass House Shell Servicecenter."

Vote the Economy Ticket! Orange American Gas, No Extra Cost

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:36:33 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

This blotter, depicting a boisterous political character named the "Hon. I. Save-on Gas," was part of a Depression-era advertising campaign for Amoco's "Orange American Gas." With the approach of the 1932 U.S. presidentital election pitting Republican incumbent Herbert Hoover against New York Democratic governor Franklin D. Roosevelt., Amoco encouraged motorists to "Vote the Economy Ticket!" and buy its orange gasoline.

The gasoline was actually dyed orange so that motorists could identify it by color through the clear glass cylinders that were part of the gas pumps of the time. I'm not sure how Amoco's Economy Ticket fared, but voters ended up choosing Roosevelt over Hoover as president.

Benzin 0,43 DM je Liter.

nobody@ipernity.com (Kalli) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:53:00 +0000

Kalli has posted:

Things At Car Shows ...

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:04:04 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

Spotted this dinky little pedal car 'parked' up alongside a slightly bigger Zephyr decked out in matching colours.

Thought it would make for an amusing shot although I could have done without the sign strapped to its steering wheel.

Northallerton Straight Ahead ...

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:54:14 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

Spotted this old road sign nestled under a hedge in Romanby, North Yorkshire.

Fill Her Up Again ...

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:47:51 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

Okay, just a little experiment here. Yesterday I uploaded an image of this old petrol pump, which was actually produced from combining 3 bracketed RAW files and processed in Photomatix.

The light on the day I took the photos wasn't that great, but I still fancied trying the HDR route albeit with a gentle touch. Not only was I happy, but I got some favourable comments from you guys out there which was nice.

However, I got to wondering how the image might have turned out had I taken a different route - no pun intended. So this version is based on just a single JPEG file and processed in PaintShop Pro in much the same way as I'd process any other photo I took prior to buying Photomatix.

Like I say, just a little experiment, but it'll be interesting to see how people think the two images compare. So, if you've got a few minutes to spare hit z to view large and toggle back and forth between the two ... and then tell me which you prefer, that's assuming you think there's much to give or take between the two?