Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1963

1963 Lincoln Ad, Classic Ads From 1963 — 1963 Lincoln Continental

Among the least notable events of 1963 was the first airing of Petticoat Junction on CBS. The second of the network’s “rural” shows, Petticoat Junction would join The Beverly Hillbillies, which was introduced for 1962, and be run alongside Green Acres, which would debut in 1964.
New-car shoppers had plenty to choose from in 1963. Along with the expected array of domestic products, European imports were making ground in the U.S., especially Volkswagen.

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Collected here for your consideration are ten ads from ’63. If you recall seeing any of these ads while flipping through a vintage copy of Look or Life magazine, let us know. It’s always interesting to know which ads proved to be most memorable.

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Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1960

Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1961

Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1962