Old-Ads

Boeing Ad

Old magazine ad for Boeing. Circa 1966.

Look up to the airlines whose pilots wear these emblems.
They’re the 55 airlines that fly Boeing jets.
They’ve already flown 132 million passengers in wonderfully comfortable Boeing 707s, 720s and 727s.
And they’ve made the world smaller by bringing Boeing jet travel to 301 cities in 121 countries.
Next time you travel, go right to the top. Fly with one of these 55 leading airlines.
BOEING (logo)
1916—50th Anniversary Year— 1966

(Airline emblems) - Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Congo, Air France,           Air-tndia, Air Madagascar, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, America Flyers Airline, Ansett-ANA, Avianca Colombian National Airways, Brathens (Norway), Braniff International airways, British Overseas Airways Corp, British West Indian Airways, Caledonian Airways, Continental Air Lines, Eastern Air Lines, Ethiopian Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Indian Airlines, Iran National Airlines, Irish International Airlines, Japan Air Lines, Japan Domestic Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Mexicana Airlines, Flying Tiger Line, Northeast Airlines, Northwest AirIines, Olympic Airways, Pacific Airlines, National Airlines, New York Airways, Northern Consolidated, Olympic Airways, Pacific Northern Airways, Pacific Southwest Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Pan American Airways, Piedmont Airlines, Qantas Empire Airways, Sabena Word Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airways, South African Airways, Southern Air Transport, Trans-Australia Airlines, Transportes Aereos Portugueses, Trans World Airlines, United Air Lines, Varig Airlines, Wardair Canada, Western Air Lines, World Airways, Wien Air Alaska

United Airlines Ad

Old magazine advert for United Airlines circa 1966.

Until this morning the biggest lady Mike McCabe had ever seen was his Aunt Stella.
Sure, he’d seen pictures of Miss Liberty. In Oakland. But they didn’t show that she was so big.
Or that she was green.
Another thing Mike discovered today was the fun of flying—on a United Air Lines Jet.
First, he got a pair of Junior Pilot’s wings. Next, he and his folks watched the latest color movie on a wide screen. What about lunch? Sirloin steak, with all the trimmings. (Mike didn’t eat the asparagus.)
Suddenly, they were in New York. And then on top of the Statue of Liberty. 176 steps and an elevator ride in the sky.
Now Mike’s looking at the view, 15 miles in each direction. There is nothing like it in the world.
Mike doesn’t have a lump in his throat. He’s too young for that. All he knows is—he’s discovering America.
And United flies to more of it, more often, than any other airline.
Discover America with United’s Family Plan. 1/3 off for your wife, 2/3 off for each child. Charge it with United’s Personal Travel Credit Card.
“That’s right. 176 steps!"
fly the friendly skies of United.
Films by Inflight

Cadillac Ad

Old magazine advert for Cadillac Hardtop Sedan de Ville circa 1966.

Foreground: 1966 Hardtop Sedan de Ville. Background: 1964 De Ville Convertible.

IT’S GREAT. . . GOING CADILLAC!
There is no other driving experience to match that provided by a Cadillac—whether it is a 1966 model or one that has seen previous service. The car is so smooth and so elegantly quiet, its conveniences so complete, and its safety features so reassuring that Cadillac owners are the most satisfied motorists in the luxury car field. Thanks to its solid reputation, a Cadillac represents the finest automobile investment in the land. See your authorized dealer soon. His long experience in serving fine-car owners is your assurance of lasting motoring satisfaction.

IT’S GREAT...GOlNG Cadillac
Standard of the World (Cadillac logo)
(GM logo) Cadillac Motor Car Division

Mazda RX-7 GS Sports Car Ad

Old magazine advert for Mazda RX-7 GS Sports Car. Circa 1980.

The 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS
Just one look is all if takes to appreciate the exceptional value of the Mazda RX-7 versus Datsun 280ZX or Porsche 924.
As remarkable as the Mazda RX-7 is on its own merits, it looks all the better when compared with the competition. Because the sleek, aerodynamic RX-7 is virtually everything you could want in a refined sports car—at an almost unbelievable price.
It can reach 0-50 in 6.3 seconds. Its inherently compact rotary engine is placed behind the front axle, for ideal weight distribution and superb handling.
In auto racing, a specially prepared RX-7 won its class at the Daytona 24-hour race. Another RX-7 set a world speed record at Bonneville.
The smoothness of the rotary engine makes the RX-7 a quiet sports car. All this performance from a car that can attain excellent gas mileage on the open road.
17 EST.mpg 28 EST.** hwy mpg
But the front mid-engine RX-7 offers infinitely more than performance. It also provides extraordinary comfort.
So if you know what you want in a sports car, and you don’t want to pay a king’s ransom to get it, take a look at the RX-7 GS or S Model. The beautifully-styled, high-mileage, high-performance sports cars from Mazda.
You’re also going to like the looks of RX-7 GS standard features.
AM/FM stereo radio with power antenna • Side-window demisters Cut-pile carpeting Tinted glass • 5-speed • Tachometer • Styled steel wheels • Steel-belted radial tires Front and rear stabilizer bars • Ventilated front disc and finned rear drum brakes with power assist • Electric remote hatch release. 3-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, aluminum wheels and sun roof available as options.
$8295 *
*Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for GS Model shown. S Model $7495. Slightly higher in California. Actual prices established by dealers. Taxes, license, freight, optional equipment, and any other dealer charges are extra. (Wide alloy wheels shown $275-$295.) All prices subject to change without notice.
**EPA estimates for comparison purposes for GS Model with 5-spd. Trans. The mileage you get may vary depending on how fast you drive, the weather, and trip length. The actual highway mileage will probably be less. California, 16 estimated mpg, 27 estimated highway mpg.
Mazda’s rotary engine licensed by NSU-WANKEL
MAZDA (logo)
The more you look, the more you like.

PAN AM Airline Ad

Old magazine ad for PAN AM airlines. Circa 1979.

Travel in style.
Dine in style.

Pan Am's big 747's have a First Class dining room upstairs - the only one in the air.
It's not just another restaurant but a very special place to dine, with the kind of food you'd expect among the stars *****. There's a full menu to chose from - the roast beef, freshly cooked, is carved at your table. And there is a selection of fine wines and liqueurs.
Like the best restaurants, you have to book early. So ask your Travel Agent to reserve your table when he books your flight across the Atlantic.
It's all part of Pan Am's World.
PAN AM logo
The world's most experienced airline.

VW Rabbit Ad

Old magazine ad for VW Rabbit. Circa 1980.

HOW DOES THE MAN WHO DRIVES THE SNOWPLOW DRIVE TO THE SNOWPLOW?
This one drives a Volkswagen Rabbit.
Now. We would love to tell you what a brilliant choice he made.
How many different cars he checked out. How smart he was to choose a Rabbit.
But the fact is, he didn’t have much of a choice at all. A snowplow driver has two crucial needs:
1) Easy starts in the middle of winter.
2) very good maneuverability in very bad weather.
Which means he needs both fuel injection for those starts and front-wheel drive for that maneuverability. Guess what?
With the exception of our own cars, there is only one car in the Rabbit’s class that gives you both front-wheel drive and the option of fuel injection: the Rabbit itself. And with these features it’s safe to say that only one car in this class combines the starting ease and maneuverability in snow like the Rabbit itself: the Rabbit itself.
Snowplow driver or not, we think you’ll be impressed with the way the Rabbit is put together. With its performance, its handling, its carrying capacity.
Car and Driver was very impressed: “The Rabbit does more useful and rewarding things than any other small car in the world.” Now the question is:
Does the man who drives the snowplow own a Rabbit to help him do his job?
Or does he do his job to help him own a Rabbit?.
VOLKSWAGEN DOES IT AGAIN
(VW Logo)
© 1980 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA

Newport Cigarette Ad

Old magazine ad for Newport brand cigarettes. Circa 1978.

Alive with pleasure!
Newport

After all if smoking isn't a pleasure, why bother?

18 mg. "tar", 1.3 mg. nicotine av. per cigarette. FTC Report May 1978.

Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined That Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health

Firestone Ad

Old magazine ad for Firestone tires. Circa 1978.

Grease is rolling on Firestone Super Stones

Would any car that stars in a Hollywood musical be seen in the company of ordinary tires?
Certainly not “Greased Lightning”, the automotive heartthrob of Paramount’s new hit, “GREASE”.
Here’s a car that calls for a tire that’s got real star quality. So right away the call went out for Firestone.
Naturally, because Firestone makes the Super Stones. Like our SS Radial and Super Stones raised white letter tires.
Discover ‘em for yourself now at your nearest Firestone retailer. In 50, 60 and 70 series, so you can put the width you want just where you want it.
They’ve all got the good looks that ‘ll catch any machine along the path to stardom. Including yours.

Firestone (logo) SUPER STONES

Firestone tires are featured on “Greased Lightning”, the car that stars in Paramount’s production of “GREASE” See it at your local theatre. GREASE Paramount Pictures Corporation

Ford Truck Ad

Old magazine advert for Ford Trucks. Circa 1978.

Free-Wheelin’ Fords. They’re TNT!

Free Wheeling means factory-customized trucks with dazzling interiors, special paints, trick wheels and blacked-out grilles. Start with the Free Wheeling Stateside pickup shown below with rainbow stripes, blacked-out grille and front bumper, forged aluminum wheels (4), RWL sport tires. New Free Wheeling Fords. They’re TNT. And they’re ready at your Ford Dealer.

Free Wheeling Bronco
Comes equipped with black bumpers, mirrors, sport steering wheel, swooping tricolour tape treatment, spoke wheels and RWL tires.

Free Wheeling Courier
Get it with oval RWL tires, cast styled aluminum wheels (4), GT bar, push bar, fog lamps, custom accent tape stripes, and more.

Free Wheeling Van
Includes sport steering wheel, black painted rocker panels, black front/rear bumpers and mirrors. A separate interior package option is also available. Van shown with additional factory options, owner-added stripes.

Built Ford Tough (logo)
FORD 75th Anniversary  (logo)
FORD DIVISION

Lotus Eclat Car Ad

Old magazine ad for the Lotus Eclat car circa  1976.

Exclusivity-Practicality with Performance

Optimising style, performance and Safety with Economy, the new Lotus Eclat is a prestige, occasional 4 seat sports car with superb handling characteristics. Constructed by the very latest GFRP techniques with the most modern technology. The Lotus Eclat offers the safety features proven in the Lotus Elite – winner of Europe’s most coveted award – the Don Safety Trophy. The comprehensive range of 4 model options include five speed gearbox, power steering, air conditioning,  stereo cassette/radio and alloy wheels. Powered by the Lotus 907 2 litre twin overhead camshaft engine, the Eclat has a top speed of 132 mph, with an average consumption of 28 mpg. Cruising range is approximately 420 miles with 15 gallon tanks. The large boot has a luggage capacity of 13 cu.ft. Recommended UK retails prices including car tax and VAT from £7,131.15 to £8,104.94

Lotus (logo) éclat

Lotus Cars Limited (Marketing) Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8EZ Telephone Wymondham (0953) 603411

Please send me information on the Lotus Eclat and/or arrange for me to have a test drive. I am/am not over 18 years of age Name Address Tel No.

All prices correct at time of going to press. Lotus Cars Ltd. Reserve the right to changes prices or specification without prior notice. Photographs may sho optional equipment. Delivery, number plates and rear seat belts extra.