D River Collection

Vintage Racing Car
A vintage racing car hurtling along a country lane

THE HONEYMOONERS, c1955. Left to right: Cast members Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph in a publicity photograph for the television series The Honeymooners, c1955

Jack Johnson on his Racing Motor Car
Arthur John Johnson, better known as Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1908. Johnson was the World Heavyweight Champion between 1908 and 1915

Zebras Pull Mazawattee
Four zebras in harness pull a Mazawattee tea cart -- purely for publicity purposes, we understand!

Shire horse pulling a hay wagon
A heavy working horse pulls a high hay wagon along a country lane. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

FORD CARS: EDSEL, 1957. This Is the Edsel. Advertisement for the Ford Companys ill-fated automobile line, 1957

Prince Michael of Kent driving an E-type Jaguar at Brands Ha
Nineteen year old Prince Michael of Kent (born 1942) driving at 100mph in an E-type Jaguar at Brands Hatch race track in April 1962

BSA three wheeler sports car and driver, South Wales
Mr Jack Holt driving his 1932 BSA three wheeler sports car, bought in 1938 from Morgan of Caerphilly. Probably photographed in the Haverfordwest area, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Veedol motor oil poster
Poster advertising Veedol motor oil, recommended by Lancia cars

Humber Hawk advertisement
Advertisement for the 1954 Humber Hawk car, packed with power and aready to prove it. Apparently, the powerful overhead valve engine gave vivid exciting acceleration

Humber car advertisement
Advertisement for Humber cars which, claims the manufacturer, is a car you will be proud to own. This particular Humber is driven by a chauffeur who drops off his passengers at a dock

Brooklands Poster
A poster for the racing programme at Brooklands Race Tract at Weybridge, Surrey, featuring Sir Malcolm Campbell driving (at the time) the worlds fastest car, Bluebird

Monkey driving a toy car
A rather surreal photograph of a monkey driving a model vintage car

Central heating for cars / W H Robinson
The Autofooetjoye central heating device, consisting of a small zinc water tank glued to the back of the car, warmed by an oil stove with connecting pipework that the driver can rest his feet

Bentley car at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
A 4.5 litre Bentley car and its driver with St Michaels Mount in the background. (2 of 2)

Horse-Drawn Bus London
A Horse-drawn bus operating the Waterloo Station to Somerset house route

Drivers Ernie Simms and Brian Kervin on board diesel locomotive No. D7010
D7000 Hymek class locomotive

Driver is a Novice
CAUTION : DRIVER IS A NOVICE A useful notice tied to the back of a learner drivers car as he makes a nervous hand signal

Stanley Steamer car, 1906
Stanley Steamer car. This is the 1906 model of the steam-powered car produced by the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, a US company that operated from 1902-1917

Calthorpe Racing Car
1908 Tourist Trophy Race, 24th Sept, Calthorpe 4-cylinder racing car. Known as the Four Inch Race because that was the maximum size of cylinder bore allowed for entry. Race heId on Isle of Man

Melbourne Cable Tram and Driver
A Melbourne Cable tram (destination - North Fitzroy) and driver (in his uniform) - 1925

Shire horses and dray at Lands End, Cornwall
Shire horses and a dray at Lands End, Cornwall

Singer SM 1500 Roadster
Taking out the Singer SM 1500 Roadster for a spin on a very sunny day

Shire horse drawn dray
Shire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Talyllyn Railway, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Train driver and signal reflection, Bridgnorth Railway Station, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Girl Driving Toy Car
a Young Lady Driver

GUARD (1930S)
A guard of the North Eastern Railway waves his green flag and blows his whistle to tell the driver that the train may leave

Snow at Oxenholme Train Station in the snow in Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A combine harvester in Weybourne in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

India, Tamil Nadu. Tuk-tuk (auto rickshaw) in Madurai

Steam lorry, Llandyssil, Powys, Mid Wales
A steam lorry (Manns patent steam cart) belonging to Evans & Jones, haulage contractors, laden with goods which have just been loaded from a train at Llandysul (or Llandyssil)

Camal & Driver, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Camal & Driver, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Camal & Driver, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, MR

Dr Christopher Dresser on a rickshaw, Japan
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) - English designer and theorist - best known as a pivotal figure in the Aesthetic Movement

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

CURRIER & IVES: WINTER MORNING. Winter morning in the country. Lithograph, 1873, by Currier & Ives

AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching alongside a railroad train. American lithograph, c1874

1906 Tyre Advertisement
An advert for Jenatzy Tyres of Brussels

Driver of the Royal Army Service Corps in Full Dress

British Consulate, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s

THE LITTLE DRIVER PUB
The Little Driver public house, Bow Road, east London. Date: early 1900s

Princess Elizabeths Wedding - Procession - Admiralty Arch
The marriage of Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) to Prince Philip of Greece on 20th November 1947. The wedding procession en route to Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace

KOREAN WAR: TANK, 1951. An American First Division tank drives north through Chunchon, on the central front in Korea, March 1951. Oil over a photograph

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

OIL CRISIS, 1979. Cars lined up for gas at a service station in Maryland at the time of the oil crisis, 15 June 1979. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

British car in the South of France
A British car with a GB plate, its driver standing alongside, in a cobblestone square somewhere in the South of France. The Hotel Mediterranee is in the background

Dead Mans Handle
A dead mans handle is a switch that is automatically operated in case the human operator becomes incapacitated. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"D river: A Journey Through Time and Wheels" Step into the past with "D river, " a captivating collection of snapshots that take us on a nostalgic ride through history. From the iconic television series "The Honeymooners" to vintage racing cars, this assortment of images offers a glimpse into an era where wheels ruled the world. In one frame, we find ourselves transported to the 1950s as Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph strike a pose in their timeless roles from "The Honeymooners. " Their chemistry leaps off the photograph, reminding us of the laughter and joy they brought to our screens. Next up is a majestic shire horse effortlessly pulling a hay wagon. The strength and grace displayed by these magnificent creatures serve as a testament to their importance in transporting goods during simpler times. As we shift gears towards speed and adrenaline, we encounter vintage racing cars roaring across racetracks. These sleek machines embody both elegance and power, capturing our imagination with every turn. Jack Johnson takes center stage on his racing motor car—a true embodiment of determination and skill. But it's not just cars that steal our attention; zebras pull Mazawattee carts through bustling streets—an unexpected sight that merges nature's beauty with human ingenuity. Meanwhile, Ford introduces its ill-fated Edsel line in an advertisement that speaks volumes about ambition meeting reality. Royalty meets luxury when Prince Michael of Kent takes control of an E-type Jaguar at Brands Hatch—a moment frozen in time where sophistication merges seamlessly with performance. From South Wales comes another gem—a BSA three-wheeler sports car accompanied by its proud driver. This image encapsulates freedom on wheels—embracing adventure while feeling the wind against your face. Veedol motor oil poster reminds us how essential maintenance is for any vehicle—highlighting quality products that keep engines running smoothly throughout generations.