Chrysler overreaches in this memorable magazine advertisement. 1986 Chrysler LeBaron GTS Ad Give Chrysler credit for hubris. If a carmaker is going to compare in advertising its cars to other vehicles, it may as well shoot for the stars. And, in this ad for the new LeBaron GTS, Chrysler went big. More Favorite Car Ads […]
Classic Car Ads: Chevrolet Monte Carlo | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo was born of the muscle car era, but would go on to define an all-new category. Much as the Ford Explorer codified that compact SUV segment, and the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager the minivan category, the Monte Carlo was really […]
Favorite Car Ads: 1958 Edsel | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
1958 Edsel Ad The Edsel was no worse, nor much better, than other American cars of its day. The brand’s failure has been attributed to a number of factors, but as an armchair historian, I blame three things: a shock-and-awe launch, confusing marketing, and false hope, that latter point relates to the ad seen here. […]