older than the 40s

The Riley MPH is a 2-seater sports car manufactured in 1934-1935 by the Riley company in England. The body was mostly made of aluminum built on a traditional wooden frame. It featured a long hood, front fenders and a short rounded rear end. The car...

The MG P-type is a 2-door sports car produced between 1934 and 1936. Most of the cars were sold as roadsters, but an aerodynamic Airline coupe version was also available. The P-type was also available as a 4-seater variant, which suffered from a lack of power and poor...

The Alvis Firefly is an automobile produced in between 1932 and 1934. It followed the 12/50 TJ model. In 1932 a roadster was introduced and later in 1933 a 4-door touring car, a saloon and a 2-door convertible were introduced. In 1934 it was...

Cord was a brand of American luxury automobile produced in 1929-1932 and 1936-1937 known for its innovative technology and efficient design. The Cord L-29 was the first front-wheel drive American automobile offered to the public. The drivetrain system was...

The Riley Nine was one of the most successful rear-wheel drive lightweight sports cars produced in the interwar period from 1926 to 1938. It was designed largely by the Riley brothers, Percy and Stanley. Stanley was responsible for the chassis, suspension and bodywork...

The Alvis Speed 25 was a British luxury touring car manufactured in 1937-1940 by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company. It replaced the Alvis Speed 20 and was considered one of the best cars produced in the 1930s. The car was built on a heavy steel...

The Alvis 12/70 was produced in the years 1937-1940. It was sold as a sports sedan or a 4-seater coupe with a folding head. A total of 741 examples were produced. The entire rear panel of the car was folded down and on the inside carried the spare wheel. The...

Essex was a make of automobile produced by the Essex Motor Company in 1918-1922 and by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit in 1922-1933. During its production run, the Essex was considered a small car with an affordable price. Essex is...

The SS Jaguar 100 was a British 2-seater sports car produced from 1936-1939. The number 100 in the name was for the theoretical top speed of the car. It was powered by a 2.5-litre, from 1938 a 3.5-litre I6 engine, which was mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Compared to...