In terms of classic print ads, and really life in general, I’m going to have to call autumn my favorite time of year. Sure, spring brings with it vitality and new growth, and if you were illustrating car ads, spring-themed ads might have worked well for sportier rides.
Summer is a pretty good family season, and car ads themed around vacation and travel always seemed to work well in terms of marketing autos. Winter is tougher, and unless you were selling safety and security–or perhaps attaching your message to a Christmas theme–winter wasn’t always the best backdrop for a car advertisement.
Now, fall… that’s a great season. First, you have the colors to work with—distinct, strong, eye-catching. Plus, there’s the bounty of the harvest, and, of course, Thanksgiving. To help celebrate the autumn, we’ve amassed a group of Thanksgiving and autumn-themed auto ads for your consideration. Let us know what you think…what season makes for the best classic car ad?
Winter Madness! 10 Classic Car Ads Featuring Snow
Autumn-Themed Auto Ads
1923 Cole Royal Sedan
Pigskin Madness! A Gallery of Football-Themed Auto Ads
1923 Overland Champion
CVCC Madness! A Gallery Of Classic Honda Ads
1927 Richfield Gasoline
National-Pastime Madness! A Gallery of Baseball-Themed Auto Ads
1938 LaSalle
Photo Feature: 1937 Cadillac Series 75 Tour Bus
1939 International
Bulldog Madness! 10 Classic Mack Truck Ads
1940 Lincoln Zephyr
Luxury Madness! A Gallery Of Classic Lincoln Ads
1946 General Tire
Traction Madness! 12 Classic Tire Ads
1947 Dodge Truck
Fratzog Madness! 10 Classic Dodge Ads
1952 Chevrolet
Bow-Tie Madness! 12 Classic Chevrolet Ads
1955 GMAC
Taxi Madness! 8 Classic Checker Ads
Autumn-Themed Auto Ads
