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vintage ads and brochures Archive
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![Johannes Dutch has made us aware of the popularity of these kind of “vans”; SUVs with their rear windows blanked out and no back seat, so that they are taxed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52298029197_536b82903a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Toyota Land Cruiser – “The Tax Man Thinks It’s A Commercial Truck”")
Vintage Ad: Toyota Land Cruiser – “The Tax Man Thinks It’s A Commercial Truck”
Posted on November 19, 2022 | 11 CommentsJohannes Dutch has made us aware of the popularity of these kind of “vans”; SUVs with their rear windows blanked out and no back seat, so that they are taxed […] -
![This has to be one of the oddest PR/ad shots ever, especially for such an exclusive car: a “1960 Cadillac Estate Carriage by Stengel Carrossier”, of which this is the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52353581032_b222bf698b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Photo: 1960 Cadillac Estate Carriage by Stengel Carrossier – A PR/Ad Shot Without Wheelcovers?")
Vintage PR Photo: 1960 Cadillac Estate Carriage by Stengel Carrossier – A PR/Ad Shot Without Wheelcovers?
Posted on November 17, 2022 | 19 CommentsThis has to be one of the oddest PR/ad shots ever, especially for such an exclusive car: a “1960 Cadillac Estate Carriage by Stengel Carrossier”, of which this is the […] -
![Yutaka Katayama (“Mr.K”) was a driving force behind such exceptional Nissans like the 510 and the Z. Back in the early ’50’s, he had something more basic in mind: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/51778093560_d55412ffcc_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Shot: 1954 Flying Feather – “Mr. K” Builds A Microcar")
Vintage PR Shot: 1954 Flying Feather – “Mr. K” Builds A Microcar
Posted on November 9, 2022 | 10 CommentsYutaka Katayama (“Mr.K”) was a driving force behind such exceptional Nissans like the 510 and the Z. Back in the early ’50’s, he had something more basic in mind: […] -
![When I first looked at this, I thought where did they go to?, including the female passenger that left her shoes behind. Did they jump off the cliff, in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3822469708_b4ae0f30a5_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Rendering: 1964 Chrysler Silver 300 – Lovers’ Leap Or The Love Shack?")
Vintage Rendering: 1964 Chrysler Silver 300 – Lovers’ Leap Or The Love Shack?
Posted on October 30, 2022 | 12 CommentsWhen I first looked at this, I thought where did they go to?, including the female passenger that left her shoes behind. Did they jump off the cliff, in a […] -
![A GM Ranger? In Europe? Yes, for a few years (1970-1978) GM had a third brand in Europe, in addition to Opel and Vauxhall. The notion seems a bit silly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51907255417_00eb1bd3d3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: GM Ranger, A Short-Lived Third European GM Brand")
Vintage Ad: GM Ranger, A Short-Lived Third European GM Brand
Posted on October 25, 2022 | 31 CommentsA GM Ranger? In Europe? Yes, for a few years (1970-1978) GM had a third brand in Europe, in addition to Opel and Vauxhall. The notion seems a bit silly […] -
![What first caught my eye was the Rometsch Beeskow, a stylish coupe made in small numbers by the coachbuilder Rometsch on a VW chassis. But then quickly my eyes moved […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51920860298_b81cafb7af_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Shot: 1955 Rometsch Beeskow – In Front Of…Trader Vic’s?")
Vintage PR Shot: 1955 Rometsch Beeskow – In Front Of…Trader Vic’s?
Posted on October 16, 2022 | 9 CommentsWhat first caught my eye was the Rometsch Beeskow, a stylish coupe made in small numbers by the coachbuilder Rometsch on a VW chassis. But then quickly my eyes moved […] -
Vintage Ad: Target Marketing, 1966 Style
Posted on October 12, 2022 | 31 Commentsmn -
![This was a short-lived experiment, like a number of others in the past in the US. The Perkins 4.236, a four cylinder making 82 hp, was offered for one year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3835407485_6e78f68c46_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1968 Checker – “Introducing The Only American-Built Diesel Powered Automobiles”")
Vintage Ad: 1968 Checker – “Introducing The Only American-Built Diesel Powered Automobiles”
Posted on October 11, 2022 | 25 CommentsThis was a short-lived experiment, like a number of others in the past in the US. The Perkins 4.236, a four cylinder making 82 hp, was offered for one year […] -
![This ad had me totally stumped, for about 20 seconds. “The Luxury Six For The man Who Wants Something Better”? By 1964, the American was the furthest thing from that, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51974497710_a928b6498d_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1964 Rambler American – “The Luxury Six For The Man Who Wants Something Better” – What?")
Vintage Ad: 1964 Rambler American – “The Luxury Six For The Man Who Wants Something Better” – What?
Posted on October 6, 2022 | 28 CommentsThis ad had me totally stumped, for about 20 seconds. “The Luxury Six For The man Who Wants Something Better”? By 1964, the American was the furthest thing from that, […] -
![Is this an original vintage postcard from 1952? Or is this Henry J a curbside attraction for a more recent Uptown Cafe in Branson, MO? It’s a bit hard to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/52043634238_e40922d620_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Postcard: 1952 Henry J Taxi – Really?")
Vintage Postcard: 1952 Henry J Taxi – Really?
Posted on October 4, 2022 | 14 CommentsIs this an original vintage postcard from 1952? Or is this Henry J a curbside attraction for a more recent Uptown Cafe in Branson, MO? It’s a bit hard to […] -
![Given Rambler’s image as something of a cheapskate brand in the 60s, it’s easy to forget that it was rather the opposite in the early-mid ’50s. Rambler targeted women, with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3982464349_634636dbb8_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: “She Drives A Rambler”, And No, She “Wasn’t Lavishly Spending Her Husband’s Money”")
Vintage Ad: “She Drives A Rambler”, And No, She “Wasn’t Lavishly Spending Her Husband’s Money”
Posted on October 3, 2022 | 29 CommentsGiven Rambler’s image as something of a cheapskate brand in the 60s, it’s easy to forget that it was rather the opposite in the early-mid ’50s. Rambler targeted women, with […] -
![Taxi cabs were once primarily the domain of the more affluent segment of society, as regular folks took public transportation. That’s why fine big cars like Packards, DeSotos and Checkers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/3988674793_ac38060055_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1948 Packard Taxi Cabs – Ride In Luxury")
Vintage Ad: 1948 Packard Taxi Cabs – Ride In Luxury
Posted on October 2, 2022 | 39 CommentsTaxi cabs were once primarily the domain of the more affluent segment of society, as regular folks took public transportation. That’s why fine big cars like Packards, DeSotos and Checkers […] -
Vintage Ad: 1951 Frazer Mortuary Car – Death With Dignity
Posted on October 1, 2022 | 29 CommentsIs it a coincidence that 1951 was Frazer’s last year? -
![(first posted 8/13/2012. The original post called it the “Camaro Hawaiian”) There were a lot of things happening culturally in 1967, but Detroit wasn’t always exactly on the leading edge. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Camaro-1967-hawaiian.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Beach Time: 1967 Camaro Waikiki Concept – Shouldn’t They Have Shot It In Honolulu Instead Of Detroit?")
Beach Time: 1967 Camaro Waikiki Concept – Shouldn’t They Have Shot It In Honolulu Instead Of Detroit?
Posted on September 24, 2022 | 84 Comments(first posted 8/13/2012. The original post called it the “Camaro Hawaiian”) There were a lot of things happening culturally in 1967, but Detroit wasn’t always exactly on the leading edge. […] -
![Yes, you know what car this is. Or maybe not. If not you’re probably in good company. It’s purely my speculation, but I’d guess this is the least recognizable post-war […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/52054148637_8436f26e61_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad/QOTD: Brownie Tire Kit – Is It On The Least-Recognized Post-War American Car?")
Vintage Ad/QOTD: Brownie Tire Kit – Is It On The Least-Recognized Post-War American Car?
Posted on September 23, 2022 | 44 CommentsYes, you know what car this is. Or maybe not. If not you’re probably in good company. It’s purely my speculation, but I’d guess this is the least recognizable post-war […]
