The Birth of Motorization 1885-1985

The Birth of Motorization playing cards (Stulecie Motoryzacji 1885-1985) were designed by Mr. Radoslaw Radziejewski to commemorate the 100th anniversary of world motorization (1985).

Above: the original pack printed by KZWP is called "The Birth of Motorization 1885-1985" or "Stulecie Motoryzacji 1885-1985" in Polish. The backs depict a vintage car within a wreath at both ends. Later on, Mercedes Benz used this pattern for their promotional gift packs.

The cards were also issued in double packs with the English title and in single packs with the Polish title. In the original pack, the KZWP imprint can be found on the Ace of Hearts. In the Trefl reprint (see below), their imprint appears on the Ace of Clubs. Finally, there is a descriptive leaflet (double-sided, in English) in both the single and double packs issued in 1985.

Above: a reprint by Trefl of the pack originally issued by their predecessors, KZWP, in 1985. The reverses shown here were prepared for an exhibition of impressionist paintings in Poland, in 2001. Dutch painters were presented at the exhibition. The cards were sold in museum stores.