48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library of vehicle sound effects features SUVs, motorbikes, and race cars captured on live film sets, including engine revs, accelerations, pass-bys, and race ambiences.
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Antique Vehicle Sound Effects
Antique vehicle sound effects are hard to fake, so nobody did. A modern engine under a period scene always gets noticed, usually by the one person in the audience who restores old cars at the weekend. Cars from before the war and after it, British sports cars and big American muscle. Old horns too. Plenty of driving to cut with.
- Libraries
- 36
- Publishers
- 9
- Formats
- Mono, stereo, M/S, surround
- Sample rates
- 44.1 to 192 kHz
- Licence
- Royalty-free for commercial work
- Price range
- $10 to $249
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192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library contains 32bit/192kHz Zastava military off-road sound effects of driving, interior/exterior foley, and mechanical/electrical recordings, delivered as UCS-compliant WAV files.
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A collection of Automobilwerk Eisenach car sound effects featuring driving, interior/exterior foley, and mechanical/electrical sounds. Files are 32bit/192kHz WAVs with UCS metadata.
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A library of Lada Riva sound effects including driving, interior and exterior foley, plus mechanical and electrical sources. Files are delivered as 32-bit/192kHz WAVs with UCS metadata.
All 36 libraries in Antique Vehicles
48 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Comprehensive collection of authentic 1950s vehicle sound effects, featuring interior and exterior recordings from six classic American cars, complete with engine starts, idling, passbys, and period traffic ambience.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Through carefully captured sound effects, this collection presents authentic recordings of a vintage 1960 Ford Prefect, featuring essential driving scenarios and mechanical operations.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This vintage collection captures authentic sound effects from a 1969 Dodge Charger V8, featuring both onboard and exterior recordings of starts, idles, and stops.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection delivers high-fidelity stereo sound effects at 96kHz/24-bit resolution, offering extensive coverage for diverse audio production needs.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive quad microphone setup captures detailed sound effects from multiple positions, documenting both interior cabin acoustics and external engine/exhaust characteristics at high-quality 96kHz/24-bit resolution.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic sound effects capture the 1974 Triumph Stag's distinctive engine, horns, and movements, recorded from multiple angles during various maneuvers and speeds, both inside and outside the vehicle.
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96 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive vehicle sound effects collection offers diverse perspectives for vintage automobiles, featuring detailed recordings suitable for enclosed car scenes, with organized, metadata-rich files.
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This sound effects library includes wav files of driving, interior/exterior foley, mechanical, and electrical elements. UCS version also available.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Vintage Morris Oxford diesel taxi recordings feature comprehensive sound effects, including engine, exhaust, and interior perspectives, plus Ambisonic cabin captures and mechanical elements.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Meticulously captured sound effects from a 1954 vintage car, featuring multitrack recordings of engine, exhaust, and cabin, plus exterior perspectives using professional DPA and Sennheiser microphones.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Detailed sound effects from a modified 1973 Datsun Fairlady 240z, featuring 256 clips across 32 channels, capturing both interior and exterior perspectives through varied driving conditions.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Captured through 25 channels, this vintage 1929 Volvo collection delivers authentic sound effects from multiple perspectives, including interior Ambisonic recordings and engine performance variations.
$249.00
Add Volvo PV4 1929 to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Detailed field recordings capture authentic sound effects from a 1957 Volvo PV444, featuring exterior passes, onboard perspectives, engine dynamics, and mechanical interactions across multiple channels.
$249.00
Add Volvo PV444 1957 to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Comprehensive sound effects library captures a vintage Volvo PV544's distinctive engine tones, exterior movement, interior ambiance, and mechanical operations through multi-channel recordings and detailed perspectives.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Operating a vintage Volvo 142's B20A engine, this extensive sound effects collection captures detailed interior and exterior perspectives, featuring synchronized maneuvers, Ambisonic recordings, and authentic Swedish automotive acoustics.
$249.00
Add Volvo 142 1969 to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Comprehensive sound effects library capturing a 1970 Volvo Amazon police car, featuring detailed engine recordings, exterior maneuvers, sirens, and mechanical elements through multiple perspectives and channels.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
High-quality sound effects capture a 1966 Volvo P1800S from multiple angles, featuring detailed engine recordings, driving maneuvers, horns, and specialized impulse responses for authentic vintage vehicle audio.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive collection captures the Volvo 780's distinctive sound effects, featuring exterior passes, onboard recordings, interior ambiance, and engine sounds from idling to full-throttle acceleration.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive Volvo 242 collection features carefully recorded sound effects from 16 synchronized perspectives, including onboard engine, interior, and exterior recordings captured through multiple microphone positions.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic sound effects from a 1971 Challenger R/T, featuring multiple onboard and exterior recordings of its powerful V8 engine across various driving conditions.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Vintage automotive enthusiasts can explore authentic sound effects captured from a 1970 Mustang, featuring detailed exterior and onboard recordings of engine starts, idling, and shutdowns.
$70.00
Add Mustang 1970 to cart44.1 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Professional Volvo 760 auto recordings capture authentic engine sound effects, from basic operations like idling and starting to various driving maneuvers, delivering comprehensive vehicle audio documentation.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously captured sound effects from a classic 1975 Jensen Healey Convertible featuring authentic engine recordings, including idling, gear shifts, acceleration, and shutdown sequences.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Authentic automotive sound effects captured from a 1976 Saab 99GL, featuring comprehensive driving maneuvers, mechanical operations, and detailed interior interactions from gearshifts to switches.
$249.00
Add SAAB 99 GL 1976 to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
This vintage recording captures a 1930 Ford's authentic sound effects, from idle and revving to drive-bys, complete with detailed surround perspectives of engine operations.
$119.00
Add A Ford 1930 to cart48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A vintage 1950 BMW Veritas delivers authentic sound effects, including roaring V6 engine noises, capturing idle purrs, drive-by recordings, and spirited revving sequences.
$119.00
Add BMW Veritas 1950 to cart48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
This vintage 1938 Chevrolet's sound effects capture authentic moments from its 85-horsepower six-cylinder engine, including startup sequences, acceleration, cruising, and shutdown operations.
$119.00
Add Chevrolet 1938 to cart48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Rare vintage recordings capture authentic sound effects from a 1931 Bugatti's supercharged 8-cylinder engine, featuring idle, revs, acceleration, backfires, and steady driving sequences.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This vintage 1932 Ford's side oiler V8 delivers authentic sound effects, capturing synchronized gear shifts, varied engine speeds, idle moments, and distinct revving sequences throughout.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
This vintage Willys Jeep audio collection captures authentic sound effects from 1945, featuring detailed mechanical recordings of idling, acceleration, gear shifts, and engine operations.
$119.00
Add Willys Jeep 1945 to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Detailed sound effects captured from a 1971 Mini Cooper S, featuring comprehensive interior, exterior, and mechanical recordings across multiple perspectives, speeds, and maneuvers.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This authentic collection captures both interior and exterior sound effects of a powerful 1969 Impala, featuring its 425hp engine, detailed foley elements, and signature mechanical characteristics.
$20.00
Add 1969 Impala to cartFor a classic film, or for recreating the clunky charm of early auto design, these libraries have just the right textures for historical sound design. Period detail. More from the same era sits next door in Historical, Motors, and Car Vehicles.
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