The car calendar for Nord-Trøndelag is now transcribed and fully searchable here on Slekt1. This also marks the end of the transcription of car calendars for the time being, but if you have one that we have not transcribed, please contact us.
In 1964, Nord-Trøndelag county was home to 12,401 registered cars, which provides an interesting picture of car ownership in the region at that time. The car calendar contains registered “motor vehicles” as of February 15, 1964.
Cars were often associated with both individuals and businesses, and there was a strong correlation between car ownership and the economic development of Nord-Trøndelag, where the presence of the car symbolized both personal freedom and status.
In line with post-war economic growth and rising living standards in Norway, the car fleet in Nord-Trøndelag had grown significantly. 1964 marks a year when many of the county's residents were able to own cars, making it easier to travel longer distances.
With the large geographical spread and many districts, the car became an important means of transportation and for many a necessity to reach workplaces, schools and other central functions.
For those interested in genealogy, automotive history or local history, a searchable car register database is a valuable resource. The car books provide insight into ownership patterns, frequent car brands, and perhaps even how residents took part in the modern social development of the time. Such a database also provides information on the most popular car makes and models in 1964, which included classic models from brands such as Volkswagen, Ford, and Opel, which were popular throughout Norway at the time.
On Slekt1 you can now search close to 450,000 cars and car owners from local as well as national registers. Searching for names and license plate numbers is free of charge, but for further information you must have a subscription to Slekt1, which contributes to the operating costs of the website.
From the menu item «Find family» you can choose which car book you want to search in, but you can also search across all car books with our common search.
