Vintage car crash pictures

[Mytur Binsdirti]

We don't need no stinkin' crumple zones!


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154369/Crash-bang-wallop-Fascinating-photos-capture-thrills--spills-golden-age-American-motoring.html#ixzz1xPeqyDBY

[NHCharger]

Wow. Even way back then Massachusetts STILL had the worst drivers ever.

[Ghoste]

Some of those are funny but some are downright scary.

[nvrbdn]

those were incredible pictures. thanks for posting that.

[daveco]

Anyone else notice the chain drive truck axle?

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Wow. Even way back then Massachusetts STILL had the worst drivers ever.

Actually, MA drivers rank higher than NH drivers and are among some of the best drivers in the country.  

http://www.carinsurancecomparison.com/which-states-have-the-worst-drivers/

It's not well known outside new England, but NH has a love/hate relationship with MA. NH resent those rich "Massholes" for vacationing in their state, but they love the trillions of $$$$ that these so-called Massholes spend in their state. But, if it weren't for MA money, NH would simply become just a English speaking version of Bangladesh, only with pine trees and black flies.  

[Dino]

Obviously they need to cut down all the trees in MA.   

I remember seeing a similar thing about cars in the 60's.  As far as I can tell there was no real improvement safety wise.

[Troy]

I thought rubberneckers were bad these days! Back then it seems like the whole town took a day off work whenever there was a crash.

Troy

[nvrbdn]

  it did seem the whole town turned up for each crash. and thats without cell phones.

[68X426]

I thought rubberneckers were bad these days! Back then it seems like the whole town took a day off work whenever there was a crash.

Troy

Even back then I bet there were a few dozen lawyers in those crowds who showed up to check it out the action! 

[Cooter]

Damn, look at all that PRIME "Rat Rod" material....

[doctor4766]

A fireboat struggles to haul a car out of the Fore River in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1933. They succeeded, but couldn't save the three passengers, who drowned

Maybe they shoulda left the car til last 

[Tilar]

A fireboat struggles to haul a car out of the Fore River in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1933. They succeeded, but couldn't save the three passengers, who drowned

Maybe they shoulda left the car til last  

 Good one Doc.


Edit: After looking I see which one you were talking about, It looks like someone is still in the car.

[1969chargerrtse]

Anyone else notice the chain drive truck axle?

Yeah I was looking at that for awhile.  Thanks for posting, poster.

[Todd Wilson]

I'd like to have all those old vehicles for parts now!


Todd

[tan top]

 interesting Link  thanks for posting  MTD 

[jar1292]

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Re: Vintage car crash pictures

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A fireboat struggles to haul a car out of the Fore River in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1933. They succeeded, but couldn't save the three passengers, who drowned

Hey! there were car nuts even back then. lol

[Stretch]

Pretty cool link! The carnage is unbelievable some of those pics!
It's amazing how many onlookers there are at each sean.
On a side note. I love Black & White Photography!

[Charger RT]

Is it me or did the engine compartment fair better in most of these pictures then the passenger compartment?
Tim