Glossary / General

pre‑war cars

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Pre‑war cars are old cars built before World War II. They have classic looks and simple engines, which makes them interesting to collectors.

Technical Definition

Pre‑war cars refer to vehicles manufactured before World War II, typically from the 1910s through the early 1940s. They are prized for their classic designs and mechanical simplicity.

Hear It Discussed

"...I'm gonna try and find the pre-war car somewhere. Are you gonna try to drive? Are you gonna try to get a pre-war car? Wow, I love it."
The Kobus Interview, Revisited Bring a Trailer Podcast 23:54

"A couple of pre-war cars out on the road looking really..."
Bikers and goths Smith and Sniff 19:16

"...I loved pre-war cars from beginning on, the beautiful 23rd, these coach-built cars with beautiful bodies on it."
How Racing Pre-War Bentleys Changed My Life w. Katarina Kyvalova Car Chat 03:21