Sunny Riviera (then rain) Day

If you missed the Riviera meet because of the threat of rain, it’s a shame. With the exception of the quick thundershower that moved through the area at roughly 1:30 in the afternoon, it was a sunny (and hot) day. Over 130 cars representing nearly every year of production were present, as well as several […]

Ad of the Week: A doctor’s tale!

Say what you want about multi-page spreads from General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation – back when such ads placed the spotlight squarely on a particular line, or theme, of cars. Usually full of colorful, dramatic photography, each was backed by some list of standard or optional power stats (we’re talking muscle cars, […]

Ad(s) of the Week: (Partial) Class of ‘39

It’s time we dig a little deeper into our automotive advertising past, to the days when a European war had not yet hit our shores. I was only able to dig up a few ads from the 1939 model year, but what I find interesting about them is the fact that the Nash ad is […]