In the noble pursuit of my research on another subject, I stumbled upon this reminder of that era forty years ago, when so many boundaries were being broken, or removed. I’d forgotten all about these, but for the purpose of keeping the historical memory alive, I feel compelled to share them. I did say “all off”, so don’t make the jump unaware.
Things happened quickly in the last half of the sixties. Here’s a lovely model adorning a Humber Sceptre at the 1965 Earl’s Court Show.
Six years later, there’s much less left to the imagination.
The final barrier was breached at the 1971 Earls Court Show, by Helen Jones and Sue Shaw. It’s like so many thing at the time: if it could be be done, it was, even if only once. So where do we go from here? Maybe leaving a bit to the imagination isn’t so bad after all. OK, back to the Karmann Ghia.
Well, that explains the abundance of male photographers!
Unless it was a women’s car like the Dodge LaFemme at the show. Then what?
The ladies still look classy, not trashy – even with their clothes off. Imagine modern day models trying to pull that off, we’d likely just get reminded of how emaciated they looked.
…And get to check out their tramp-stamps; and all the other assorted tattoos.
I tell ya…I got old just in time…
Hey my lady has a tattoo but it’s not in that tramp area, it’s 90% of the time covered by clothing, and given that she’s part Japanese (that part of the family even gave her a Japanese name) her Japanese lotus flowers are not tacky. She did push me to get a tattoo also, which you wouldn’t see unless you showed up at my house too early in the morning and caught me shirtless.
Now covered in lots of visible tattoos is NOT attractive, I agree with you there.
Agreed
Bingo. These ladies aren’t plus sized models by any stretch, but they do look quite pleasantly healthy. Today’s booth professionals are in desperate need of a few square meals in order for there to be anything round underneath their clothes.
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(As if I’m going to stop browsing CC at work altogether. Not likely.)
“I did say “all off”, so don’t make the jump unaware.”
Who reads the fine print when you see a photo like that?
Point taken.
Fine print? How about the headline?
I can’t figure out what the car is in the last photo…
There was a car in that photo?
It was usually TVR that pushed the boundaries in this area…..
You got it!
It’s a TVR Zante prototype. They only built one.
http://www.aronline.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=12117
Great Article! I just hope you are not planning to have “The Booth Babe” that was on TTAC write any articles on your site.
No worries on that account!
Thank Goodness and Thank You Sir! I am much relieved
Wow! I miss those male dominated days, and the girls of that era. Naked, but classy. Not a t-shirt or ball cap to be seen on any guy, either. Suits were worn to ball games, car shows, etc.
Men who dress like gentlemen act like gentlemen. Can you imagine how guys of today would act at such an event?
Our readership must be somewhat older than TTAC or Jalopnik. I just suffered through commentary from one there (TTAC) yesterday and I hate to think what would have been said had this one surfaced on TTAC. I think that might be why I’m such a fan here. (not to mention the cars being older too)
“Maybe leaving a bit to the imagination isn’t so bad after all.” Paul, Paul, Paul. you silly man, I could not agree less!
More!!
34, 34, 34, 34…sigh.
Damn straight, more. I seem to remember there were some other, better, angles of the TVR stand than that one.
Two years later – we were in the throes of “sexism”. At which point, well, never mind . . . .
Here within the Bible Belt of the USA local social requirements demand I condemn all involved in such sinful action as being assuredly condemned to eternal torment and agony… maybe even longer.
Heathens.
Hey, at least they’re well-fed!