A Mechanic and Car at the Car Rental Company

NCL Special Collection / Zhu Cheng-yuan / Japanese Colonial Period (1895-1945) / 10.6×7.5cm / 《Visual Feast》

In the era when cars were the privilege of the wealthy few, whether one was a mechanic who could repair cars or a driver who could handle the steering wheel, they were both occupations that others envied. These skilled professionals were also proud of their work, meticulously repairing and maintaining cars so that they looked fresh and shiny as they drove down the streets!