Spare Tyre Collection

General Gouraud escapes an assassination attempt on route from Damascas to Kunaitra, 1921. General Henri-Joseph-Eugene Gouraud (1867-1946), French High Commissioner of Syria

German Army auto with wire cutter, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Army auto with wire cutter, between c1914 and c1915. A German Army automobile during World War I

Mercedes car captured by French, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mercedes car captured by French, between c1914 and c1915. A Mercedes captured by French forces during World War I

French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A mobile radiology automobile during World War I, probably in France

Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S, Capt
Army, U.S, Capt. - Renwick with Army Truck, 1917. First World War: armoured vehicle with machine gun, built by Standard Steel Car Company of Pittsburg. Note telegram delivery boy in Western Union cap

Car of drought refugee on edge of carrot field in the Coachella Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Car of drought refugee on edge of carrot field in the Coachella Valley. California

Oklahoma refugees, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahoma refugees. California

Migrant family's car near Brownsville, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family's car near Brownsville, Texas

Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people

Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, on their way to California to work in the harvests

Migrant agricultural worker in Marysville migrant camp, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant agricultural worker in Marysville migrant camp (trying to figure out his year's earnings). California

Temporary auto license, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Temporary auto license. A common sight in migratory labor camps. Many enter California after cotton picking in Arizona without sufficient money to buy license plates. California

Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes. Creator: Unknown
Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes

1906 Columbia XL VII. Creator: Unknown
1906 Columbia XL VII

Geoffrey Baker inspecting the engine of a Minerva car. Artist: Bill Brunell
Minerva. Place: Date: Geoffrey Baker

King George V leaving Weymouth, Dorset, by car, 11th March 1912

Cars parked outside London Bridge Station, 1931. Cars, one with white-walled tyres, parked beside the railway bridge, with an advertisement for the National Building Society

1910s, 20th Century, British Culture, Car, Collectors Car, Elegance, Full Length, Green, Illustration and Painting, Luxury, No People, Nostalgia, Old Fashioned, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

1918, 20th Century, American Culture, Blue, Cadillac, Car, Collectors Car, Full Length, Illustration and Painting, Luxury, No People, Nostalgia, Old Fashioned, Side View, Single Object, Spare Tyre

1931 car - Lincoln Model K Sport Phaeton duel cowl four door - In Greek mythology, Pha?ton or Phaethon was the son of Helios (Phoebus, the " shining one" ) ?TopFoto

Spare tyre, Lindesfarne, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old and new. A woman motorist looks at mounting blocks for horse riders at the roadside. 1935

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"From Vintage Elegance to Roadside Rescues: The Story of Spare Tyres in 20th Century Car Culture" In the early 1900s, as General Gouraud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on his route from Damascus to Kunaitra, the spare tyre became a symbol of preparedness and resilience. This iconic accessory adorned British collector cars, exuding elegance and capturing the spirit of the era. Across the Atlantic, in 1918, a stunning blue Cadillac showcased American culture at its finest. Its full-length body boasted a collectors car status that was only enhanced by its spare tyre - a testament to both style and practicality. Meanwhile, in California during 1939, Dorothea Lange captured an image of temporary auto license plates amidst changing times. As she documented this momentous period in history, one cannot help but notice the humble spare tyre standing tall beside these vehicles. The importance of having a reliable spare tyre was not lost on Lord Northcliffe's chauffeur back in 1908 when he swiftly changed it on his master's Mercedes. This act demonstrated not only efficiency but also highlighted how even prestigious cars needed backup plans. As automobile technology advanced over time, such as with the mysterious Columbia XL VII from 1906 or Geoffrey Baker inspecting a Minerva car engine captured by Bill Brunell's artistry; one constant remained - the trusty spare tyre ready for any unexpected road mishap. Even notable figures like General Sir John Maxwell motored through Egyptian camps in 1915 with their vehicles equipped with this essential safety feature. And who can forget King George V departing Weymouth by car in March 1912? His regal presence accentuated by his vehicle's readiness for any unforeseen circumstances along his journey. Sadly, spare tyres couldn't prevent German soldiers parading down Paris' Champs Elysees on June 14th, 1940, as World War II unfolded.