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Curbside Classics Archives
Advertising Archive
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![(first posted 8/21/2017, Updated 4/8/2024) For a car named after a celestial event, Mitsubishi actually used surprisingly few pictures of solar eclipses in their print ads for their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/4884213_orig.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Advertising Classic: Mitsubishi Eclipse")
Advertising Classic: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 27 Comments(first posted 8/21/2017, Updated 4/8/2024) For a car named after a celestial event, Mitsubishi actually used surprisingly few pictures of solar eclipses in their print ads for their […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Moon-Ad-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse")
Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […] -
![Like a relentless parade of tireless tire men, our survey of automotive product mascots marches on. Today, we’ll try to wrap up this brief (although some may feel not brief […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/marchinginberlin1928.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Product Mascots – Fuel and Vehicles (Part 2)")
Automotive Product Mascots – Fuel and Vehicles (Part 2)
Posted on December 7, 2023 | 56 CommentsLike a relentless parade of tireless tire men, our survey of automotive product mascots marches on. Today, we’ll try to wrap up this brief (although some may feel not brief […] -
![Personally, I’ve never exactly understood brand mascots. I mean, yes, I get what they are, but in fact I – like the child in our lede picture — have always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rustyjones.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Product Mascots – Equipment and Services (Part 1)")
Automotive Product Mascots – Equipment and Services (Part 1)
Posted on December 5, 2023 | 66 CommentsPersonally, I’ve never exactly understood brand mascots. I mean, yes, I get what they are, but in fact I – like the child in our lede picture — have always […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2017) One of the more obscure car related products of post WWII years was the “auto shaver”, an electric razor adapted for use in a car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/maglie-remington-auto-home-shaver.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Growing Concern: Selling The “Car Shaver”")
A Growing Concern: Selling The “Car Shaver”
Posted on November 1, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 11/1/2017) One of the more obscure car related products of post WWII years was the “auto shaver”, an electric razor adapted for use in a car. […] -
![Perhaps nothing more symbolized our promised atomic-age future in the mid-20th century than the humble push button. The future was going to be automatic, and everything could be accomplished with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1962-jetsons-push-button.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad Tropes: Fingers Pushing Buttons")
Vintage Ad Tropes: Fingers Pushing Buttons
Posted on July 20, 2023 | 47 CommentsPerhaps nothing more symbolized our promised atomic-age future in the mid-20th century than the humble push button. The future was going to be automatic, and everything could be accomplished with […] -
1957 Imperial Crown Southhampton — Maybe the Best Summertime Illustration Ever
Posted on July 15, 2023 | 75 CommentsI’m going to keep this short. Sparse like the illustration that this whole post is about. -
![(first posted 5/29/2017) In honor of Memorial Day, let us take a look back at World War II through the eyes of U.S. Automakers, and specifically their advertisements. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1942-Buick-Ad-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: World War II Auto Advertisements")
Automotive History: World War II Auto Advertisements
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 5/29/2017) In honor of Memorial Day, let us take a look back at World War II through the eyes of U.S. Automakers, and specifically their advertisements. […] -
![(First posted 7 February, 2017. Reposting today in honour of Tina Turner, who died yesterday.) The American half of yesterday’s Chrysler/Dodge Spirit CCC raised eyebrows with its yeah-no-that-didn’t-happen factor. Plymouth, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Commercial: I Can’t Stand Acclaim…")
CC Commercial: I Can’t Stand Acclaim…
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 49 Comments(First posted 7 February, 2017. Reposting today in honour of Tina Turner, who died yesterday.) The American half of yesterday’s Chrysler/Dodge Spirit CCC raised eyebrows with its yeah-no-that-didn’t-happen factor. Plymouth, […] -
![There was a time when a visit to a gas station – aka filling station or service station – would involve encountering branding that was clearly intended to differentiate the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_9213.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Classics: A Tiger On Your Roof and Other Gas Station Memorabilia")
Roadside Classics: A Tiger On Your Roof and Other Gas Station Memorabilia
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 59 CommentsThere was a time when a visit to a gas station – aka filling station or service station – would involve encountering branding that was clearly intended to differentiate the […] -
![I’ve known for decades that the best magazines for collecting American automobile advertising are Look, Life, and The Saturday Evening Post. Magazines such as Holiday are for the highbrow collector, as one will find ads […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220402_103108.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Advertising: 1963 “Look” Magazines – Cars And A Cultural Education")
CC Advertising: 1963 “Look” Magazines – Cars And A Cultural Education
Posted on April 11, 2022 | 24 CommentsI’ve known for decades that the best magazines for collecting American automobile advertising are Look, Life, and The Saturday Evening Post. Magazines such as Holiday are for the highbrow collector, as one will find ads […] -
![There’s a saying, used in the building trade about preparing for a VIP visit and for finalising the layout of ship and aircraft interiors. “If you can’t hide it, paint […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Advertising Classics: The Citroen 2CV in the UK, 1980s – If You Can’t Hide It…..")
Advertising Classics: The Citroen 2CV in the UK, 1980s – If You Can’t Hide It…..
Posted on April 1, 2022 | 21 CommentsThere’s a saying, used in the building trade about preparing for a VIP visit and for finalising the layout of ship and aircraft interiors. “If you can’t hide it, paint […] -
![During a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition")
1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 82 CommentsDuring a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […] -
![The idea that many of the things I enjoy may disappear within my lifetime makes my head hurt. When I was a kid, I would lie awake in the dark […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/111_1048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Antique Store Classic: 1965 Buick Protect-O-Plate – Decoding Some Fella’s New Car")
Antique Store Classic: 1965 Buick Protect-O-Plate – Decoding Some Fella’s New Car
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 58 CommentsThe idea that many of the things I enjoy may disappear within my lifetime makes my head hurt. When I was a kid, I would lie awake in the dark […] -
![As a superfan of American auto advertising, and as a companion piece to yesterday’s article about 1960 Buicks, I’d like to today explore some of the 1960 BOP advertisements from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/111_0967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Advertising Classics: 1960 Buick-Olds-Pontiac Advertisements – Being Our Best Selves")
Advertising Classics: 1960 Buick-Olds-Pontiac Advertisements – Being Our Best Selves
Posted on April 6, 2021 | 33 CommentsAs a superfan of American auto advertising, and as a companion piece to yesterday’s article about 1960 Buicks, I’d like to today explore some of the 1960 BOP advertisements from […]
