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Curbside Classics Archives
vintage ads and brochures Archive
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![Here’s a couple of ads from 1968, of GM touting its styling excellence. I find this first batch to be a wee bit questionable, as both the Toronado and Riviera […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5732407455_1de7aa243e_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: GM, The Styling Leader In 1968? Where’s The GTO?")
Vintage Ad: GM, The Styling Leader In 1968? Where’s The GTO?
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 42 CommentsHere’s a couple of ads from 1968, of GM touting its styling excellence. I find this first batch to be a wee bit questionable, as both the Toronado and Riviera […] -
![The 1959 mercury made a splash with its giant new windshield, the largest ever in a production car up to that time, if I remember correctly. So this scan of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5740772416_3e0aa9f0ce_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Wow; That ’59 Mercury Really Does Have A Giant Windshield!")
Vintage Ad: Wow; That ’59 Mercury Really Does Have A Giant Windshield!
Posted on March 10, 2023 | 46 CommentsThe 1959 mercury made a splash with its giant new windshield, the largest ever in a production car up to that time, if I remember correctly. So this scan of […] -
![Yes, in 1972, Lincoln did have a thing for shooting their cars against green fields, of one kind or another. The other day, it was a farmer in front of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52722678834_964c97bbe7_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Shot: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – What The Affluent Archer Drives")
Vintage PR Shot: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – What The Affluent Archer Drives
Posted on March 9, 2023 | 35 CommentsYes, in 1972, Lincoln did have a thing for shooting their cars against green fields, of one kind or another. The other day, it was a farmer in front of […] -
![I thought this setting was a wee bit odd, but then there there were plenty of affluent farmers back then that could well afford a new Lincoln. That was especially […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5758807327_e9ac8be351_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1972 Lincoln Continental Sedan – What The Affluent Farmer Drives")
Vintage Ad: 1972 Lincoln Continental Sedan – What The Affluent Farmer Drives
Posted on March 6, 2023 | 71 CommentsI thought this setting was a wee bit odd, but then there there were plenty of affluent farmers back then that could well afford a new Lincoln. That was especially […] -
![I always thought it was pretty blatant for Ford and Studebaker to take the names of Willys’ ambitious but sadly failed compact for their new compacts, never mind its whole […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5765710222_ec268bae51_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: 1953 Willys Aero Falcon and Aero Lark – Where Ford And Studebaker Got The Names For Their Compacts")
Vintage Ads: 1953 Willys Aero Falcon and Aero Lark – Where Ford And Studebaker Got The Names For Their Compacts
Posted on March 2, 2023 | 29 CommentsI always thought it was pretty blatant for Ford and Studebaker to take the names of Willys’ ambitious but sadly failed compact for their new compacts, never mind its whole […] -
Vintage Ad: 1949 Fulton Airphibian – Another Flying Car That Never Took Off
Posted on February 25, 2023 | 17 CommentsI’m pretty sure someone must have compiled all of the flying cars that we were promised over the decades, but here’s another addition to the ones I’ve seen. -
![I’ve long wanted to do a history on the pre-war Willys, which were the true pioneers of compact cars, starting with the Model 77 back in 1933. There even used […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5836896159_cc718d3037_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1940 Willys – “100,000 Mile Or Three Year Guarantee”")
Vintage Ad: 1940 Willys – “100,000 Mile Or Three Year Guarantee”
Posted on February 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsI’ve long wanted to do a history on the pre-war Willys, which were the true pioneers of compact cars, starting with the Model 77 back in 1933. There even used […] -
![We’ve covered a lot of seventies “schlockmobiles” here over the year, but I keep running into new ones. In this case, I rather wish I hadn’t actually. It never fails […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5810405795_fc480de80e_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: The Kanzler Coupe – Even AI Couldn’t Have Come Up With This")
Vintage Ad: The Kanzler Coupe – Even AI Couldn’t Have Come Up With This
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 25 CommentsWe’ve covered a lot of seventies “schlockmobiles” here over the year, but I keep running into new ones. In this case, I rather wish I hadn’t actually. It never fails […] -
![I can’t say I can remember running across an ad for the 600 before. Yes, it did take its place among the elite, if not at the head of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5846490170_d137f7bc38_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 – “The Grand Mercedes Takes Its Place Among The Elite”")
Vintage Ad: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 – “The Grand Mercedes Takes Its Place Among The Elite”
Posted on February 19, 2023 | 19 CommentsI can’t say I can remember running across an ad for the 600 before. Yes, it did take its place among the elite, if not at the head of the […] -
![We’ve paid our big tribute to the Bighorn here, but this is the first time I’ve run across an ad for it. Obviously the target was not the large fleet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5947585742_b82056c622_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1973 Dodge Bighorn – “For These (261) Men, Dodge Builds The Bighorn”")
Vintage Ad: 1973 Dodge Bighorn – “For These (261) Men, Dodge Builds The Bighorn”
Posted on February 18, 2023 | 18 CommentsWe’ve paid our big tribute to the Bighorn here, but this is the first time I’ve run across an ad for it. Obviously the target was not the large fleet […] -
![If you are still unsure how to best please that special someone in your life for Valentine’s Day, take some advice from car ads. As a Valentine’s Day treat for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/feat1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: Heart-to-Heart Car Ads")
Vintage Ads: Heart-to-Heart Car Ads
Posted on February 14, 2023 | 15 CommentsIf you are still unsure how to best please that special someone in your life for Valentine’s Day, take some advice from car ads. As a Valentine’s Day treat for […] -
Vintage Ad/QOTD: 1965 Lincoln Continental Limousine – “What Does Your Car Say About You?”
Posted on February 12, 2023 | 34 Comments -
![Because it’s Volvo, I’m somewhat likely to believe that they really did put this “six and three-quarter ton truck” on its roof. But they almost certainly extended the International’s wheelbase […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/6071199386_9e63294915_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1988 Volvo 740 With Roof Luggage – Altered Truck Wheelbase?")
Vintage Ad: 1988 Volvo 740 With Roof Luggage – Altered Truck Wheelbase?
Posted on February 10, 2023 | 26 CommentsBecause it’s Volvo, I’m somewhat likely to believe that they really did put this “six and three-quarter ton truck” on its roof. But they almost certainly extended the International’s wheelbase […] -
Vintage Ad: 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 – “Introducing A Sensible Alternative…”
Posted on February 9, 2023 | 51 Comments -
Vintage Ad: 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe – “This ‘Twelve’ Is Different…” Yes, It Is
Posted on February 6, 2023 | 24 Comments
