January 2003

Early Auto Shows and Their Programs

Auto shows conjure up images of spectacle, noisy and enthusiastic crowds, free giveaways, and a chance to dream about the car you’d love to have.

Auto shows have a long history in America, dating back more than 100 years. The printed programs for these shows reflected the hopes and dreams of manufacturers, dealers, and prospective buyers. Take a trip back to the first three decades of car shows through the pages of these souvenir programs.

Origins
Welcome to the Show
Ads from the Program Pages
Help the Auto Stylists!

Terry Hoover, Archivist
Donna R. Braden, Lead Experience Developer