During that period, there were primarily three main types of automobiles available:
1. American Cars: The prominent American car manufacturers during the 1930s included General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac, and GMC), Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury), Chrysler Corporation (Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, and DeSoto), and Studebaker.
2. European Cars: European automobile companies faced financial difficulties during the Great Depression, leading to several companies consolidating or discontinuing their operations. Some noteworthy European car manufacturers included Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Volkswagen.
3. Luxury Cars: Despite the economic challenges, a few luxury car brands continued to produce high-end vehicles. Rolls-Royce and Bentley from the United Kingdom were the most renowned luxury carmakers during this period.
It is worth mentioning that the variety and availability of automobile models were considerably limited during the Great Depression compared to the roaring twenties of the 1920s. Many companies focused on producing affordable and practical vehicles to cater to the diminished spending power of the general population.
