1989 Ford Bronco II, Eddie Bauer, Valets and Door Men
1989 Ford Bronco II

Nothing says “you’ve arrived,” like having a uniformed, handsomely appointed doorman or valet open your car door for you. For me it’s always a troubling experience, because I rarely carry small bills—but that’s my problem.

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Valets and Doormen: Classic Car Ads

For most folks, having a valet assist you out of your car means good times ahead. Perhaps dinner, a show, or a wedding at a swanky hotel. For this reason, I imagine, carmakers historically have created print ads featuring valets and doormen alongside their products.

Of course. for more-affordable product, scenes such as those depicted below suggest that the cars in question are classy enough to cruise up to even the swankiest of venues. The Ford LTD ad is a good example of this.

Enjoy the ads, and let us know which is your favorite. The place to leaves comments is down below.

More classic car ads

Valets and Doormen

1926 Buick

1926 Buick Ad
1926 Buick Ad

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1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser

1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser Ad
1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser Ad

Classic Car Ads: Safety

 

1956 Jaguar XK-140

1956 Jaguar XK-140 Ad
1956 Jaguar XK-140 Ad

Favorite Car Ads: 1975 Triumph TR7

 

1957 Imperial

1957 Imperial Ad
1957 Imperial Ad

Classic Car Ads: Chrysler LeBaron

 

1970 Lotus Elan

1970 Lotus Elan Ad
1970 Lotus Elan Ad

Classic Car Ads: Cars of 1912

 

1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Ad
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Ad

Classic Car Ads: Cars of 1912

 

1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency

1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Ad
1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Ad

Classic Car Ads: Station Wagons of 1979

 

1980 Ford LTD

1980 Ford LTD Ad
1980 Ford LTD Ad

Classic Car Ads: Luxury Cars of 1985

 

1989 Ford Bronco II

1989 Ford Bronco II Ad
1989 Ford Bronco II Ad

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