“Wouldn’t you rather have a Buick?” These ads for Buick cars are from 1964-65 and featured white background shots of individual cars taken at unusual angles to exaggerate the front or back of the car.
“Small wonder – with a wonderful ride!” These car ads for Corvair by Chevrolet are from 1960.
“Only Chevrolet is first!” These striking ads for Chevrolet cars are from 1948.
“So much fun for so little money!” These car ads for Dodge Dart by Chrysler are from 1959-60.
“How to own big dreams on a small budget.” These car ads for Dodge Dart by Chrysler are from 1961. They didn’t have a tagline as such, but all had “Dodge Dart!!” somewhere on them.
“Makes time stand still.”These amazing space-age style ads for Fisher Body date from 1957-59 and are a collage of photography and illustration.
“Seat fabrics elegant enough to inspire a famous fashion designer.”This ad campaign by Fisher Body (an automobile manufacturer owned by General Motors) ran from 1962-68. Many ads feature glamorous models wearing haute couture.
“Unmistakably…the finest in the fine car field.” These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-58.
“Dollar for dollar you can’t beat a Pontiac.” These car ads for Pontiac “Eight” are from 1951.
“The only car with wide track wheels.”These lovely illustrations for various Pontiac cars date from 1959-69. The artwork was created by Art Fitzpatrick (AF), who drew the cars, and Van Kaufman (VK), who drew the backgrounds.
“Driving is fun again!” These car ads for Renault “Dauphine” are from 1958-59.
