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A number of human interest auto stories from the 1930s. These feature some of the oldest car workers still alive (in the 1930s); a car owner who carries his boat on the roof of his car so he can get to a remote lake; and a bevy of Miami bathing beauties who like to take just one car to the beach.

A number of human interest auto stories from the 1930s. These feature Hollywood starlets of the era diving into a bathing pool from the roof of a new car; a bizarre story of a seven foot plus car worker who inspects car rooves with ease; and an outdoorsman who catches fish and then puts them all in his car (along with lots of water), so the fish stay fresh.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1930s includes the launch of the annual license plates in the US which result in long lines at the motor vehicle licensing office; the demonstration of a fifth wheel to help drivers park in small spaces and a story about a car enthusiast who single-handedly built his own ultra streamlined car and trailer.

Collection of auto stories from the 1940s which includes a  "homemade" car built from parts of lots of other cars; the extraordinary "wingjammer" which relies on a propellor to get it  down the road; and a new small car (bizarre in appearance) but which has plenty of luggage space.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1940s which includes the launch of new high-speed US army tanks, known as General Lees; a 79th birthday celebration for Henry Ford when he returns to the small shed where he built his first car; and the building of new cars again as peacetime returns.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1940s which includes a feature on the Weap a "home made" car made from parts from a multitude of other cars, how to become a garage mechanic; and postwar motor cycle racing along English country roads.

A collection of auto stories from the 1950s including a parade of bizarre looking junkyard automobiles driven through the local streets by students from Georgia Technical College as part of an annual pageant. Also featured is a novel automated parking garage in Spokane, Washington where drivers simply drive their car onto the platform and then a collection of pulleys, hoists and lifts individually moves each car into an available space.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1950s including a new in-car camera demonstrated by American police forces to improve road safety, vice president Richard Nixon greeting leading American taxi drivers in Washington DC; and a bizarre looking "collision proof" car which is made of plaster of Paris and gives its driver a severe bone jarring test when driven over extreme terrain.

A collection of 1950s auto news stories which includes the testing by Chrysler officials in Detroit of a sleek, aerodynamic, Italian designed car called the Dart. Also featured is the clearing of huge 40 feet deep snow drifts on important roads in the Cascade Mountains in northwest USA and a huge 12 speed Spanish truck which can plough through the deepest mud.

A collection of auto stories from the 1950s includes ex racing champion Wilbur Shaw demonstrating the world's first blowout puncture proof tire; a Jeep, sand planing along a stretch of beach in Florida and Hollywood stunt drivers putting on a daredevil auto display on a tour of Canada.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1950s which includes a brief glimpse of some of the futuristic, gadget laden cars being built by the major American auto manufacturers; a new road safety fence being demonstrated in Denmark and an all-action American motor cycle hill climb in the US North-West.

A collection of auto stories from the 1950s includes stock car enthusiasts attending the annual speed races on the Bonneville salt flats in cars of all shapes and sizes; a brave French driver who demonstrates a new collapsible steering wheel and American politicians being shown a number of innovative road safety features at a transport proving ground in Michigan.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1960s includes a London commuter who beats the traffic by driving his motorised scooter down the road and right into his office, the opening of the huge Trans-Canada highway after many years of planning and the demonstration of a passenger bus which can travel on both road and rail tracks.

A collection of auto news stories from the 1960s featuring a new British six wheel gun and personnel carrier successfully driving over a demanding test course; a brief demonstration of the latest electric cars on display in Washington DC and great footage from a Spanish motor cycle hill climb in front of huge crowds.