Blog: automobilia

Found Type #3













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Thu 21 May 2009

Posted under: Photography , Found typography , automobilia

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From the reference box #37


# 37 - 60's & 70's US Road Maps

I came across these at the weekend. This Gulf one is my favourite - I'm loving the big GULF graphic on the front and inside it has these lovely illustrations of "a host of good Gulf products, all topnotch quality!"

I think the Gulf one is probably from the 60's, but this Union Oil one is from 1973. I'm already a fan of the 76 ball graphic and I really like the arrow design on the front. Definitely good finds in my book!

Mon 30 Mar 2009

Posted under: Design , Reference box , Inspiration , Map , automobilia

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Auto Type II

More fabulous logos and typography from the automobile world...


















Check out the first batch Auto Type here.

Mon 23 Feb 2009

Posted under: Design , Typography , automobilia , lettering

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From the reference box #32


From the reference box #32 - a Shell 'Signs of Welcome' tag. I'm not sure where these tags would have been found; maybe in hotels or at service stations, but I'm guessing it originated in the UK during the 60's.

It gives a list of European countries selling Shell Gasoline & Motor Oil and provides the brand name in each of those regions, "many miles from home, you will never be far from a Shell Service Station".

I like it for the little car graphic and the lovely big, rounded corners!

Check out more Reference Box items here.

Fri 30 Jan 2009

Posted under: Design , Ephemera , Reference box , automobilia

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24 Delicious Days of Advent #24


Yeah! Merry Christmas - we've finally reached number 24 and in true advent style this is a big one...

A Mercedes 300SL or a 'Gull Wing' as it's often known. A stunningly beautiful car with bags of style and top of my car wishlist.

Built by Daimler-Benz AG as a fuel-injected, road version of their highly successful 1952 competition sports car, the 300SL was introduced at the New York Auto Show, 1954 as a two-seater sports coupe with characteristic gull-wing doors.

Please Santa if you're reading this, it truly would make a fantastic Christmas gift!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wed 24 Dec 2008

Posted under: Things to buy , automobilia , 24 Days of Advent

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1950's Automotive Industry logos














The Chilton's Motor Age publications not only have great covers but they are packed with great adverts and typography for automotive companies and parts manufacturers. I love how 50's they all are and how great the typography is - above are my favourites, but if I had to only pick one, it would be the top one (Wix).

Tue 28 Oct 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Inspiration , automobilia

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Auto Type

Make, model & engine size badges on classic cars always have great typography. I've been photographing them for a while now, and though it was about time they had post. Enjoy...































Tue 26 Aug 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Found typography , automobilia

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