19 Photos That Show Coca-Cola’s Timeless Appeal
Coca-Cola isn’t just a soft drink — it’s a global symbol, a pop culture icon, and, in many ways, a mirror of American life. From vintage ads to collectible glass bottles, the famed soda has woven itself into music, fashion, film, and even politics.
Whether it’s the nostalgic glow of a 1950s diner sign or an old delivery truck bringing Coke to folks’ doorsteps, Coca-Cola’s brand culture runs deep — and these vintage photos are living proof.
1. The Coca-Cola Home Sampling Van (1934)
2. London Street Signs at Night (1965)
3. ‘My Great Grandpa Casually Posing With His Coca-Cola Delivery Truck’ (Late ’30s/Early ’40s)
4. Boy Selling Coca-Cola From a Roadside Stand (1936)
5. Women at the Roller Skating Rink Having a Coke (mid-1950s)
6. Men Standing Beside a Coca-Cola Delivery Truck (1910)
7. French Man Trying Coca-Cola for the First Time (1950s)
8. French Boy Getting a Free Taste of Coca-Cola (1950)
9. Early Advertisement (1907)
10. Advertising in Times Square (1936)
11. Workers at the Coca-Cola Factory in Denton, Texas (1948)
12. Coca-Cola Delivery Truck (1909)
13. Delivery Truck in Paris (1950s)
14. Delivering Coke in the ’60s
15. A Coca-Cola Advertisement Made by Spreading Grains for Pigeons in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice (1960)
16. Boy Having a Coke in Front of a Coca-Cola Advertisement in Times Square … a Coke Takeover, If You Will
17. Coca-Cola Tray (1940s)
18. Coca-Cola Delivered to Your Doorstep (1937)
19. Stocking Bottles in San Diego (1970)
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