A Brisbane man hopes to find photos of a well-known Queensland drive-in to help the local community celebrate its 60-year anniversary.

Real estate agent John Andrew decided to research the history of the Boondall Drive-In after selling a house near the old site.

The complex closed in February 1990 and was transformed into a small estate development.

Mr Andrews said many people had memories of the iconic venue but there were no known photos of the complex.

"People were telling me stories but no-one could show me a photo," he told 612 ABC Brisbane's William McInnes.

"You would think there would be many images, but there aren't.

"There is just nothing about the Boondall Drive-In, not even at the State Library of Queensland."

The drive-in's screen was the largest of its kind at the time, and there was a snack bar and a barbecue that served food to patrons.

There were two sessions per night attracting up to 600 people per session.

Mr Andrew said the complex opened on February 8, 1956, so next year marked the drive-in's 60th anniversary.

"We're using Facebook as a way to get the memories together for that date and we want to find classic photos of the drive-in," he said.

"We plan to store the photos and information.

"We have connections to the local historical society and they may put something together as a reference."

An aerial shot of the Boondall Drive-In from the 1960s. ( Facebook: Boondall Drive-In )

From Shetland ponies to fortresses

Mr Andrew said stories of the drive-in were fascinating and he hoped to collect and store the information for future generations.

"From the research I've done from old newspapers, they had lots of special things for the kids like Shetland ponies that lived on site," he said.

"Nearby neighbours built fortresses for the kids so they could see over the fence for G-rated movies — the stories are wonderful."

Mr Andrew hoped as well as photos an old speaker from the venue might be uncovered.

"There's no landmark or reference point to say where the drive-in used to be," he said.

"We hope to set up a sign or a plaque marking the spot where the drive-in was."

Photos and memories about the Boondall Drive-In can be shared at Boondall Drive-In Memories.