Certificate for acquisition of new passenger automobile purchased on or before January 1, 1942

Item Info

Title:
Certificate for acquisition of new passenger automobile purchased on or before January 1, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Description:
In 1942 there was an extant inventory of 535,000 vehicles. This certificate permited applicants who had purchased a car which had not been delivered prior to Jan. 1, 1942 to complete the purchase of the vehicle. Part A showed that the bearer was eligible to purchase a car. Part B was for registration. Individuals were required to provide written proof of purchase or a title or registration for the car. Part C for the dealer, Part D sent to the OPA inventory unit in New York and Part E was to be retained by the car owner.
Subject:
Format:
ration coupons
Language:
English
Extent:
20.32 cm x 61.9125 cm (8.0" x 24.375")
Digital Collection:
Ration Coupons on the Home Front, 1942-1945
Source Collection:
World War II ration coupon collection, 1942-1946
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • e9a01901b70afbf6cdbab6089134a8c0
  • wwiirationcoupons
  • duke:2749
  • hfccp01004
  • ark:/87924/r3891216x
  • 33ac0f4b-7ccf-41a6-8898-4b304bf889b6
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