Now, whether it is an effective ice remover, the ad does not say - it would have to run for hours to get the ice off the windshield on a winter's day. But the art is very cool.
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Before air-con was invented...
There was the "Casco Windshield Fan" - with three genuine rubber blades, it was the perfect gift for the auto enthusiast.
Now, whether it is an effective ice remover, the ad does not say - it would have to run for hours to get the ice off the windshield on a winter's day. But the art is very cool.
Now, whether it is an effective ice remover, the ad does not say - it would have to run for hours to get the ice off the windshield on a winter's day. But the art is very cool.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
The Detec-to-cell
The art in this ad is fantastic -the images of the policeman with the gun and the car yelling for help make you want to buy this product.
It's an ad for selling the Robot Detec-to-cell- and the claims of the device are the usual barrage of hyperbole - but a sentence like "...stands constant and faithful guard..." deserves a special mention for creativity.
"Electric cell", 1931
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It's an ad for selling the Robot Detec-to-cell- and the claims of the device are the usual barrage of hyperbole - but a sentence like "...stands constant and faithful guard..." deserves a special mention for creativity.
"Electric cell", 1931
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
They never wear out
Some ads have such outrageous art in them that you can't help but stare. Look at this piece. I mean, seriously, look at "Baldy the Slick".
Is that cool or what? A gigantic car tyre with a criminal past waiting to destroy your car and stop you in your tracks. It doesn't get any better than this.
Sadly, the copy is not up to such a high standard and it plays heavily on the statement that the tyres "never wear smooth" - whoa, are they made out of kryptonite or something?
Is that cool or what? A gigantic car tyre with a criminal past waiting to destroy your car and stop you in your tracks. It doesn't get any better than this.
Sadly, the copy is not up to such a high standard and it plays heavily on the statement that the tyres "never wear smooth" - whoa, are they made out of kryptonite or something?
"Public enemy", 1937
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Drive safe in the rain
Meet Mr. Vacuum. He is transparent, always wears a hat, hip glasses and a suit with a flower in the lapel. The height of gentlemen's fashion in the 1950's.
He also works powering windshield wipers in your car. Wait a second- are this Mad Ad Men actually using an outline of an invisible man to promote the wonders of vacuum? Bizarre.
A less-well known relative of the Invisible Man is helping you drive safely in the rain. Remember that.
"Mister Vacuum", 1955
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He also works powering windshield wipers in your car. Wait a second- are this Mad Ad Men actually using an outline of an invisible man to promote the wonders of vacuum? Bizarre.
A less-well known relative of the Invisible Man is helping you drive safely in the rain. Remember that.
"Mister Vacuum", 1955
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
You think you're a gadget freak?
The lastest in technolgy for your car, van or rolling palace - in glorious googie retro-future advertisements.
Driving is more fun when you don't get lost. Move away Garmin, here's a bad boy that uses no power sources whatsoever.
Driving is more fun when you don't get lost. Move away Garmin, here's a bad boy that uses no power sources whatsoever.
"Driving is more fun", 1959
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And since you'll take ages to drive there, why not relax with some music?
The only catch I see is negotiating potholes, bumps and uneven roads. Oh, and the seven minute playtime really sucks.
The only catch I see is negotiating potholes, bumps and uneven roads. Oh, and the seven minute playtime really sucks.
"45 Autochanger", 1959
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