
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.
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.
Be sure to check out these classic ads as well:
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1957
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1958
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1959
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1960
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1961
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1962
Cadillac

1963 Cadillac Ad
Chevrolet Chevy II

1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Ad
Chrysler

1963 Chrysler Ad
Ford

1963 Ford Ad
Lincoln

1963 Lincoln Ad
Mercury

1963 Mercury Ad
Oldsmobile

1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Ad
Plymouth

1963 Plymouth Ad
Volkswagen

1963 Volkswagen Ad
Volvo

Volvo P1800 Ad
Model-Year Madness! 10 Luxury-Car Ads From 1979