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Small Car Collection

From the iconic Austin Seven to the charming Baby Peugeot, small cars have left an indelible mark on automotive history

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Austin Seven

Austin Seven
24th August 1931: An Austin Seven motor car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Austin Morris

Austin Morris
30th August 1979: An Austin Seven pictured before the Mini name became popular. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Silence of Volcanos

Silence of Volcanos
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Background imageSmall Car Collection: Blow Into The Bag

Blow Into The Bag
circa 1930: A woman inflating an air cushion next to an Austin Seven car. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Blitzed Trier

Blitzed Trier
1951: Bombed damaged buildings were many valuable Roman relies have been unearthed during clearance of bombed sites. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel
A motorist leaving the Houses of Parliament in London with an angel for which he has paid ten guineas. (Photo by Fred Morley/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Parking bay for small car, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2018. Creator: Unknown

Parking bay for small car, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2018. Creator: Unknown
Parking bay for small car, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2018

Background imageSmall Car Collection: The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle

The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle
15th October 1956: The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8703 - Fashion Kings Of The Car World - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Battersea Power

Battersea Power
1970: Dwindling stocks of coal beside Battersea Power Station, south London, built in the Art Deco style. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Baby Peugeot

Baby Peugeot
7th November 1913: A Baby Peugeot coupe at the Motor Show, Olympia, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Austin Swallow

Austin Swallow
24th August 1931: An Austin Swallow car (1931 model). (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Hanover Terrace

Hanover Terrace
29th November 1957: Hanover Terrace, part of the Nash Terraces in Londons Regents Park, which have been rescued by the Crown Estate Commissioners, who predict a further twenty years of life in them

Background imageSmall Car Collection: Italian Imports

Italian Imports
Two-door Fiat cars arrive in Copenhagen. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)


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From the iconic Austin Seven to the charming Baby Peugeot, small cars have left an indelible mark on automotive history. These compact vehicles, like the Austin Morris and Austin Swallow, effortlessly navigate up and down city streets with their nimble handling. In a world filled with noise, they offer a serene ride akin to the silence of volcanos. Blow into the bag for adventure as these small cars take you on thrilling journeys across continents. From blitzed Trier to picturesque Victoria in British Columbia, Canada - there's no limit to where they can go. Their petite size allows them to fit snugly into any parking bay, making urban life a breeze. Like a guardian angel watching over its passengers, these small cars prioritize safety without compromising style or performance, and are truly The Peoples Car - just like the timeless Volkswagen Beetle that captured hearts worldwide. As we admire this captivating photo of a small car parked by Battersea Power Station in London, it reminds us of all those unforgettable moments spent behind the wheel of these delightful automobiles. Let's celebrate their enduring charm and contribution to our motoring heritage.