Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare

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Wed 26 Dec 2007 23:16
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Vansboy
If you want to spend while, looking at what the (USA) car buying public were offered during the 1950's & 60's....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXEps2KMJg

I thought the Edsel looked just fine!!

VB
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Wed 26 Dec 2007 23:25
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Imagos
I thought the Edsel looked just fine!!>>

Yeah that's true but the reality was quite different.

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Sun 30 Dec 2007 04:07
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Pebble
I thought the Edsel looked just fine!!>>
Yeah that's true but the reality was quite different.



Not necessarily; I know someone here whose daily driver is a '59 Edsel Ranger, and every time I see it on the road I'm *so* jealous. It's too cool.
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 09:06
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - rustbucket
At least the commercials were entertaining then , unlike the meaningless rubbish of today that leave you wondering what was being advertised.The other thing is the lenght that they ran.I like the no cold staling fuel.
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 20:39
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - tyro
I loved the slogan "A Volkswagen is never changed to make it look different, only to make it work better." I wonder if any manufacturers would dare make such a claim today.

Also interesting to see the ad for the Renault Dauphine, and note the pronunciation of Renault - and the fact that in those days they actually sold Renaults in the USA.
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 20:41
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Pugugly {P}
Volkswagen is never changed to make it look different, only to make it work better

The only vehicle I can think of is the Defender really.


Mine having been standing for a week or more struggled to start today - battery.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 27/12/2007 at 20:42

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Thu 27 Dec 2007 20:48
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Alby Back
Mine having been standing for a week or more struggled to start today - battery.



Best give it bit of run tomorrow then..............How far is the local Jag and / or BMW dealership ?? ;-)
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 20:56
Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare - Pugugly {P}
Landie will be transport tomorrow and Saturday, Jag dealer is bone shaking mouth stretching 20 miles away. As I said before going in the Landie to spite the smoothies there !
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