Convertible Cars at Jalan Tunjungan Surabaya

Jalan Tunjungan (Tunjungan Road) in Surabaya. This picture shows more than 30 cars that would have been very expensive in the day, and they may be a mix of Buick and Chrysler vehicles, all 4 door convertibles. This could be some sort of a car community.

Source :
http://henryaskme.blogspot.co.id/2011/04/poto2-penuh-nostalgia.html

Jalan Tunjungan in the 1950s

Jalan Tunjungan (Tunjungan Road) in Surabaya, circa 1950s. The picture is facing to the north side in front of the Orang Majapahit Hotel, next to the market (Pasar). For the identification of the vehicle, from left to right: a 1939 Buick, an Austin A40 Somerset (everything fits except the lower grille but this may be an aftermarket accessory). Next an Opel Olympia Rekord of ca 1953 in the background. Finally on the right, a 1948 Nash (Super 6 or Ambassador).

Source :
https://rajaagam.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/surabaya-masa-lalu-2/jalan-tunjungan-difoto-tahun-1930-menghadap-ke-utara-dari-depan-hotel-orang-majapahit-persis-di-depan-pasar-tunjungan-dok-yousri-dari-surabaya-tempo-dulu1/

Ford Model A in Surabaya

Societeitsraad building in Surabaya in 1930. The vehicle at left is a Ford Model A panel van. The Ford Model A (also colloquially called the A-Model Ford or the A, and A-bone among rodders and customizers), was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, after its predecessor, the Model T. First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. This new Model A (a previous model had used the name in 1903–04) was designated a 1928 model and was available in four standard colors. By 4 February 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by 24 July, two million. The range of body styles ran from the Tudor at US$500 (in grey, green, or black) to the Town Car with a dual cowl at US$1200. In March 1930, Model A sales hit three million, and there were nine body styles available. Model A production ended in March, 1932, after 4,858,644 had been made in all body styles. Its successor was the Model B, which featured an updated 4-cylinder engine, as well as the Model 18, which introduced Ford's new flathead (sidevalve) V8 engine.

Sources :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_A_%281927%E2%80%9331%29
https://www.pinterest.com/winahjusedyana/sejarah-soerabaia/

International Harvester and CMP Truck in Simpang Road

Jalan Simpang (Intersection Road), Surabaya (East Java), circa 1947. The truck with long passenger lorry is a International Harvester M5H6, while the military truck at right is a CMP, probably a Chevrolet 30 CWT.

Source :
http://lokasiwisatadiindonesia.blogspot.co.id/2012/10/old-surabaya.html

Dutch Soldiers in a Jeep in Front of Kemayoran Mosque

Kemayoran Mosque (Masjid Kemayoran) in Surabaya, 1949. Some Dutch 'tourists' boarded Willys MB type 1944 jeep and posed in the artificial crossing in front of the mosque.

Source :
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342836590357948517/

Gouverneurs Kantoor Oost-Java in Surabaya

Surabaya in 1929-1930. The building is Gouverneurs Kantoor Oost-Java, designed by architect W. Lemei while the constructor was Ballast Ned. AAnn. Mij (NEDAM). Now becoming the office for the East Java governor. The truck in the foreground is International Harvester M5H6 2½ ton. They were originally supplied to the US Marine Corps and the US Navy. I (Bill) cannot yet identify the car on the left nor can I identify the crawler tractor on the trailer.

Source :
http://surabayainfowisata.blogspot.co.id/2015/08/kantor-gubernur-jatim-tempoe-doeloe.html

KNIL Forces with Vickers Utility Tractor

KNIL forces with light armored vehicle entered an unidentified 'kampung' (village) in Bandung, West Java, in 1942 (possibly in the wake of Japanese invasion). The vehicle is a Vickers Utility Tractor supplied from Belgium to the KNIL, towing a 47 mm M/1935 Böhler anti-tank gun made in Austria. The Registration number D 9947 is for Preanger district/Bandung. The tractor probably serving in APLA 2 (2nd Heavy Weapons Coy) garrisoned in Cimahi, West Java.

Some 50 Vickers Utility Tractors were ordered from Familleureux factory in Belgium by the Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) in October 1939. This was followed by a second order for 30 more vehicles in December 1939. The first 20 reached Java in April 1940, while another 30 were scheduled for delivery in May 1940 but overrun by the German invasion of Belgium. So it seems as only 20 were received by the KNIL. They were used as tractors for 47 mm M/1935 Böhler anti-tank guns made in Austria. The Vickers Utility Tractor had at least three versions in service: two infantry (with different track bases) and one cavalry version.

Source :
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2169

Evacuation of TNI soldiers Using Dodge Trucks

Using Canadian Dodge D60 3 ton 4x2 trucks, soldiers of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) were evacuated from Ciwidey, Bandung (West Java), to Central Java, 1948

Source :
http://dickyrachmadie.blogspot.co.id/

AA Gun Mounted on an Open Passenger Car

Two soldiers of the Republican army (Indonesia) manning a mobile anti-aircraft gun mounted on a 1938 Ford Model 81A 760B De Luxe Club Convertible with non standard wheels and tyres (I can imagine the wire wheels were fitted for more ground clearance). Indonesia, 1947

Source :
http://www.zonaunik.com/2011/09/foto-foto-jaman-perang-kemerdekaan.html

Dutch Machine Gunners in the Battle of Palembang

This one is a workshop conversion of either a 1938 or 1939 Ford from a sedan to a pickup truck. As the grille and entire engine hood are missing, I (Bill) cannot tell for sure which year it is and can only go by the headlamps which were identical on both years. The picture was taken by W.F.J. Pielage (a Dutch soldier) in Palembang, January 1946.

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2015/09/palembang-di-saat-perang-kemerdekaan.html

Indonesian Military Parade in front of Gubernuran

A Canadian Chevrolet CGT Artillery Tractor used in a military parade of Indonesian troops in front of Governor Palace in Yogyakarta, 1948. At that time the "Gubernuran" (as it was known, and still are) used as a residence by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno. The Canadian Chevrolet CGT Artillery Tractor came with both a fully armored cabin and a partly armored one. The picture itself was taken by Charles Breijer

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2015/09/pawai-pasukan-tni-di-depan-kantor_19.html

Japanese Military Parade in Surabaya

Japanese military parade in Surabaya, 1942. The first two trucks are Toyota GB models. 19,870 Toyota GB trucks were produced between 1938 and 1942. They were used for a variety of purposes by the Japanese military forces. The starter truck model incorporated a somewhat primitive rig, to engage with the Hucks starter dogs on the propeller hub or spinner of aircraft engines.

Source :
http://henryaskme.blogspot.co.id/2011/04/poto2-penuh-nostalgia.html

Parade of KNIL Engineers in Andir Square

The military parade of KNIL engineers company in Andir Square (Bandung) after the handover ceremony for the office of Commander-in Chief of the Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army; KNIL) from Lieutenant-General Murk Boerstra to Lieutenant-General Gerardus Johannes Berenschot, July 1939. From left to right are: 1938 Chevrolet truck; 3-4 1938 Chevrolet trucks; In front of them a Bedford ASYC; To the rear, a 1939 Chevrolet truck; Another 1938 Chevrolet truck; A 1939 Chevrolet truck; and at the far right is another Bedford ASYC.

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2015/09/defile-kesatuan-zeni-knil.html

Scorched Earth Policy of Indonesian Troops in a Car Dealership in Purwokerto (1947)

Republicans (Indonesian troops) have destroyed the central car dealership of Purwokerto and set it on fire before the city was occupied by Dutch troops. These pictures were taken by Hugo Wilmar in the Dutch First Police Action (Eerste politionele actie), Central Java, Indonesia, July 27, 1947.

The photo of what seems to be a car dealership may be the Ford dealer in Purwokerto. There are three Ford cars in front of the demolished building that are of the 1946-1947 style and some older Fords in what is left of the building.

 

In this photo, you can see many six cylinder motors with the cylinder head removed.  Ford did make such an engine at that time and it looked at least similar to the ones in the photo above.

This photograph show a half-cropped truck at right with speakers on the front grille.  I (Bill) believe this is a CMP (Canadian Military Pattern) 30 CWT truck with propaganda speakers mounted on it.

Source :
http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/?/nl/items/SFA04:SFA006000631

Dutch Family in Bogor with a 1926 Fiat 503

Dutch family in Bogor with a 1926 Fiat Model 503. The picture was taken in 1936. The Fiat 503 is a small family car produced by Fiat between 1926 and 1927. The 503 was based on the Fiat 501, with modified suspension and brakes. The company produced 42,000 examples of the 503.

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2015/11/mobil-fiat-di-tahun-1936-dan-pemiliknya.html

Dutch Soldiers on a Vacation in Cilincing Beach

In the middle of the Indonesian Independence War, Dutch soldiers still have time for fun in the beach. These pictures were taken in 2 August 1947 by photographer Hugo Wilmar and showing Dutch soldiers sunbathing in Cilincing Beach (Jakarta) with their spouses. The truck is a Canadian CMP 30 CWT 4x4

 A rear view of Dodge WC62 or WC 63 Weapons Carrier.  The difference is the 62 has no winch and the 63 does have one. 1.5 ton 6x6.

The vehicle in order, from front to back, are: A Citroën 11 (which could be prewar or postwar), a 1946 Chevrolet, and a 1947 Hudson.

Source :
http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/?/en/items/SFA04xxCOLONxxSFA006000639/&p=2&i=3&t=407&st=Hugo%20Wilmar&sc=%28creator%20all%20%28Hugo%20%20AND%20Wilmar%29%29%20OR%20%28contributor%20all%20%28Hugo%20%20AND%20Wilmar%29%29/&wst=%22Hugo%20Wilmar%22

Dutch Military Column in Mount Slamet

These pictures was taken by Hugo Wilmar and shows a Dutch military column in the eastern slope of Mount Slamet area, Central Java, during the first Police Action (politionele actie), 27 July 1947. They were from V-brigade under colonel "Jantje" Meijer. The first two armored vehicle are Stuart M3A1 light tanks with a Canadian origin CMP C 15TA armoured car in the back.

The second picture shows the same tanks with a White M3A1 Scout car in the lead.  Note that the M3A1 was supplied with both a closed and an open drivers cabin!

 Stuart M3A1 light tank followed by Canadian origin CMP C 15TA armoured car

 A Canadian CMP 30 CWT 4x4 towing artillery, rear view.

Source :
http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/?/nl/items/SFA04:SFA002001237

Dutch Soldiers Interrogating Civilian

Interrogation of civilian by Dutch soldiers to check the damage of Christian property (church) by unknown mob in Depok, 11 April 1946. The picture was made by Willem van de Poll. The vehicle is Willys MB jeep, used extensively by Dutch forces in Indonesia.

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/tentara-belanda-memerika-insiden.html

Movement of Indonesian Army in October 1965

The picture was taken in October 1965 and it show a movement by Indonesian Army in the streets of Jakarta after the failed coup - allegedly initiated - by the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). First one, a Toyota Land Cruiser ambulance from the 1960's, then a Daimler Ferret armoured car, and then an Alvis Saladin (FV601) armoured car.

 Another Alvis Saladin (FV601) armoured car. It's a six-wheeled armoured car built by Alvis, and fitted with a 76mm gun. Used extensively by the British Army, it replaced the AEC Armoured Car that had been in service since World War II.

 This one is a Soviet GAZ-69, probably a personnel carrier or maybe a load carrier. GAZ-69 is a four-wheel drive light truck, produced by GAZ (ГАЗ, or Gorkovsky Avtomobilnyi Zavod, Gorky Automobile Factory) between 1953 and 1956 and then by UAZ, in 1956–1972, though all of these cars were commonly known as GAZ-69s. Extremely popular in the Soviet Union, it was copied by a number of foreign companies

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/pergerakan-tentara-di-jakarta-setelah_7.html

Street Scene in Gajah Mada (Jakarta) in 1950

Street scene in Gajah Mada (Jakarta) in 1950. From right to left: a 1946 Buick Super Series 50; a 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe; a Willys CJ model Jeep; probably a ca 1950 Ford Prefect; and the last car is an Australian Holden body Chevrolet from 1947.

Source :
http://forum.detik.com/foto-foto-jakarta-dan-sekitarnya-tempo-dulu-posting-aja-kesini-t19743.html

Street Scene in Pintu Air (Jakarta) in 1950

Street scene in Pintu Air (Jakarta) in 1950. Just behind rows of becak (Indonesian rickshaw) is a 1937-1939 Fiat 1100 (introduced in 1937 as Fiat 508 C or Balilla 1100).

Source :
http://jakartavenue.com/foto-jakarta-tempo-doeloe/

A Burning Pontiac in Yogyakarta during Dutch Military Aggression (Operation Kraai) in 1948

A burning 1939 Pontiac DeLuxe in the foreground, while in the background Dutch troops from 1st-15th Infantry Regiment patrolled in the streets of Yogyakarta, 19 December 1948

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/pasukan-infantri-belanda-menyerbu-masuk.html

The Visit of Governor-General De Jonge to Aceh in 1935

Gouverneur-Generaal Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge (22 January 1875 – 24 June 1958. Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies in 1931–1936), second from right, just arrived in the guest house where he stayed for the duration of his visit. The car is a 1930 Buick Series 40 Phaeton

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/kunjungan-gubernur-jenderal-de-jonge-ke.html

Jakarta-Bandung Rally in 1951

The car rally (sponsored by KLM & Anker) was held in 12 May 1951, started in Jakarta with the route to Padalarang and finished in Bandung. All the pictures is the courtesy of Photo Studio Tong & Tim.

Colonel Daan Jahja with his car - a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Series 2100HK, Styleline Sub-Series, Model 2103 4-Door Sedan - in the start line in Jakarta

1947 Hudson Commodore Four Door Sedan at check-point in Padalarang

 A 1946 Ford Coupe in the finish line at Savoy-Homann Bandung

Source :

http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/rally-mobil-jakarta-bandung-1951.html

Big Game Hunters with Italian Car

 Big game hunters in Lampung (Sumatera) with tigers and boars, 1939. The car is a Fiat 500 Topolino. They were made in this body style from 1936 to 1948. The name "Topolino" translates literally as "little mouse" in Italian, but is also the Italian name for Mickey Mouse.

Source :
http://indonesia-zaman-doeloe.blogspot.co.id/2015/10/berburu-harimau-dan-babi-hutan-di_7.html

Convoy of Dutch Troops in Indonesian Road

Convoy of Dutch troops in Indonesian road. The vehicles are as follow (from the front):

1.Willys MB
2.Opel Admiral which were built 1937-1939
3.Ford truck. There were two series built, 1942-43 and 1945-1947 that were almost identical

4. Dodge WC "Weapons Carrier"  This one is likely a WC56 Command Car without winch..
5. Possibly another Ford truck.
6&7. Can't positively identify due to the lack of details in the photo.

Source :
https://www.pinterest.com/isabella161/nederlands-indie/