1923, Pietro Bordino

"Pietro Bordino the famous Italian automobile racing champion" "Pietro Bordino European Raceing Champion Raced Beverly Hills Calif. Board Track March 23, 1923 Qualified 145 Miles Per Hour Typer of Car "Fiat" 183 Cubic Inch Supercharged" The photo was taken in front of Domenich Basso's dealership at 1201 North Broadway. Domenich can be seen to the left of Pietro Bordino wearing a bow tie. The men dressed in white are service department workers for Basso.

1925, Dealers Barbacue

"Southern California Hudson-Essex Dealers Barbacue Mr. Walter M. Murphy - Hillside Farm June 15th, 1925"

1927, Bank of Italy Envelope

Rear of envelope that contained a letter to Domenich Basso from the Bank of Italy dated May 28th, 1927.

1929, Depression Car Sales

A newspaper blurb discussing the remarkable number of cars Domenich Basso was able to sell during the first 10 months of 1929 (the year the Great Depression started).

1930, Car Testing

Domenich Basso testing a new car by driving it up a unpaved hill road behind his dealership on North Broadway.

1927, Bank of Italy Letter

A letter to Domenich Basso informing him of his appointment as a member of the Bank of Italy's Local Advisory Board. Dated May 28th, 1927.

1930, Top of Silverwood Hill

A group of five poses with Domenich Basso after a test drive up Silverwood Hill, near North Broadway. The Los Angeles State Historic Park site can be seen in the background. The car has a dealership license plate and the number "826" is Domenich Basso, Inc.'s dealer number.

1930, Climbing Test

A funny, purposely tilted photo of Domenich Basso testing a Hudson-Essex car by driving it up Silverwood Hill.

1930, Climbing Car Test

A newspaper blurb discussing Domenich Basso driving one of the cars he sells to the top of Silverwood Hill. Dated December 21st, 1930.

1930, Official Brake Tester

An August 1930 newspaper blurb announcing Domenich Basso's official recognition as a licensed brake tester.

1930s, Domenich Under Umbrella

Domenich Basso and someone else stand underneth an umbrella between two rows of cars on what appears to be a rainy day in the late 1930s.

1931, Basso Again with Chevrolet

A 1931 newspaper blurb about Domenich Basso being appointed a city Chevrolet dealer.

1931, New Chevrolet Dealer

A newspaper blurb recognizing Domenich Basso's appointment as Chevrolet dealer.

1930-35, Used Cars Flyer

A flyer advertising used cars sold by Domenich Basso.

1931, Chevrolet City Dealer

A newspaper blurb discussing Domenich Basso appointment as a city Chevrolet dealer. Dated January 18th, 1931.

1935, With Chief of Police

Domenich Basso beside a car with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James E. Davis, in the driver seat.

1935, New Police Cars

Domenich Basso stands with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James E. Davis, outside City Hall after presumably selling the police department new 1935 Plymouths.

1935, With Chief of Police

Domenich Basso posing with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James Davis, outside of City Hall.

1936, Skeet Shooting Champion

"Roaring Gulch Skeet Club All-Bore Championship -1936- Now By Domenich Basso" The Roarin' Gulch Skeet Club was located near Griffith Park and the current site of the Los Angeles Zoo. "All-Bore" means he was successful skeet shooting at a wide variety of gauges.

1936, Plymouth Coupe

A 1936 Plymouth Coupe.

1936, Row of Cars

Domenich Basso and another man stand and observe a large row of 1936 Plymouth Sedans.

1937, Newspaper Personalities

A Daily News newspaper "Personalities" blurb about Domenich Basso.

1937, Car Strength Test

Domenich Basso taking aim at a car with a shotgun while two other men also appear to be testing the car's strength. The car's license plate is dated 1937.

1938, Service Entrance

View of the service entrance on Bishops Road for Dominic Basso's 1201 North Broadway dealership. 1938.