Vintage Photo Archive (48) - 1950s AACA Hershey Meet - Gale, Model T, Brass Era For Sale

All Proceeds go to charity selected below.Item DescriptionOverviewUp for sale is a remarkable, curated archive of48 original black-and-white photographsdocumenting the dawn of the American antique car hobby. These are not modern reprints; they are authentic mid-century silver gelatin prints from the late 1940s to early 1950s.100% of the proceeds from this sale benefit the Charity listed below.Your winning offer directly supports our mission !The CollectionThis collection captures a series of earlyAntique Automobile Club of America (AACA)meets, including the world-famousHershey Region. The photos offer a \"double history\"—magnificent \"Brass Era\" machines (1896–1915) being showcased by the first generation of modern collectors in their post-war finery.Identifiable Vehicles & Highlights include:

• The Rare Gale Runabout:A stunningly clear shot of this rare marque with tiller steering.
• Ford Model T \"Cider Truck\":A unique Hershey Region commercial conversion.
• 1912 Overland Touring:High-detail shot of a classic Brass Era powerhouse.
• 1930 Ford Model A:Featured with B.P.O.E. (Elks Lodge) signage.
• Curved Dash Oldsmobile types:Multiple \"horseless carriage\" style vehicles.
• The Atmosphere:Many shots include the original stadium seating, mid-century spectators in fedoras and vintage fashion, and period license plates (Maryland, PA, and NJ).

Condition & Specs

• Quantity:48 Original Prints.
• Format:Black & White (Silver Gelatin).
• Clarity:Excellent. Most shots are sharp enough to see mechanical details, upholstery tufting, and license plate numbers.
• Provenance:These have been kept together as a single collection, preserving the narrative of the event.
• Condition:[Note any specific wear, e.g., \"Very good vintage condition with minor edge wear consistent with age.\"]

Why This Lot MattersFor the automotive historian, these photos provide rare visual documentation of specific cars and their owners during the early years of the AACA. For the ephemera collector, they represent a high-quality look at mid-century Americana and the \"Golden Age\" of car shows.
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