Cars from Pre World War II

With the market domination of integrated fenders and fully closed body, Pre World War II cars started to exhibit a more flowing look, Other aspect of the cars like the headlights, running boards as well as wings are also slowly combine as a part of the car body by the end of the classic era. Also, as the industry matured and consolidated towards the end of the classic era, the number of car manufacturers is reduced significantly.

Pre World War II cars are a common exhibit in special shows. Some of the more exemplary models include the Citroën Traction Avant (first mass-produced car), Ford V-8 (powerful Flathead V8 engine), Volkswagen Beetle (efficiency and low priced design unchanged for 60 years), as well as the Alvis Speed 20 and Speed 25 which is the first car with all synchromesh gearbox.