Explore the “Automobile Ads Scrapbook,” a curated collection of early 20th century automobile advertisements. Discover fascinating scans from the 1900s to the 1930s, showcasing iconic car ads that highlight the unique features and craftsmanship of classic and rare vehicles. Immerse yourself in automotive history and witness the evolution of design and marketing during a pivotal era in the automotive industry.
Here are 6 pages of ads for the Anderson Electric Car models 71, 72 and 76. Included are specs for the four passenger Brougham Model 71 and the three passenger Convertible Model 76. I think these electric cars look like Cinderella coaches, totally...
I really don't like making "scans of scans" but this was in with the loose papers that fell out of the scrapbook of old car ads as I was putting it up. It appears to be an advertisement for Moon Motor Company (the St. Louis division) on the back of...
Here is the front and back of a little advertisement from 1904 by Pope-Waverly Motors for the Model No. 36 electric speedwagon. Only $850 without the top and $900 with the top. The back of the pamphlet contains the specifications for this 1904 electric car, which included a 3 horsepower motor with 17 miles per hour maximum speed – “speedwagon” my arse!
Here are the last pages from the old guy's scrapbook of old car ads! These last illustrated automobile ads from the early 1900s include 8 pages of Willys Knight Automobile ads that appear to be from the 1920s, a Stutz automobile ad which...
Here are some ads for long-out of business automobile makers: Wills Saint Claire, Willys Knight, Winton, and Stutz. Stutz produced luxury automobiles, and this ad is clearly aimed towards the Edwardian mother. The Winton ad is from 1915. The Willys Knight ads appear to be from the 1920s, the model 70 was produced in 1927. I am not sure when the Whippet was produced. There are several pages of ads for Willys Knight sedans and autos. The Wills Sainte Claire ad features its Canadian Goose logo and this page contains 2 scanned ads.
Here’s various ads for Studebaker cars from the 1920s, the Pierce-Arrow French Brougham, Rauch & Lang worm drive, and Reo 5th and 6th cars and sedans (from 1913).
I can see why the Studebaker is such a classic. The luxurious illustrated advertisement style is distinct. Well bred dogs to go with a well bred car. Stylish women. These early 1920s Studebaker ads are all about luxury.
Here are 9 Packard car advertisements from the 1920s, including one for “Your 1925 Packard”. Several of these ads contain the slogan, “Ask the Man Who Owns One”.
Here are 4 illustrated ads for a 1920s Nash roadster, an early 1920s Overland Car, and 2 pages of ads for Maxwell Motors.
Dive into the elegance of early Marmon car advertisements from the early 1900s, showcasing the brand’s luxurious appeal and groundbreaking engineering. Known as “the easiest riding car in the world,” Marmon captured the spirit of the Golden Age with taglines like “Touring or Detouring, it’s all the same to a Marmon” and “Montreal or Miami, it’s all the same to a Marmon.” These ads reflect a time of innovation, sophistication, and the romance of the open road, making them a timeless piece of automotive history.
Explore a captivating collection of 1920s Lincoln automobile ads highlighting luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation. Featuring iconic models like the Berline Landaulet, Cabriolet, and 4 Passenger Coupe, these vintage ads capture the elegance and technological spirit of the roaring twenties, solidifying Lincoln’s status as a leader in the era’s luxury automotive market.
Here are some scans that I made to digitize an old guy’s scrapbook. These are lovely illustrations that capture the energy of the late 1920s. I found the wikipedia article on the history Lasalle fascinating, and a little tragic:
Dive into the fascinating world of early automobile advertising with these vintage ad clippings featuring Jewett automobiles, Hudson cars, and Paige vehicles. Discover slogans like “Enclosed comfort” and “Joyous pep” that captured the imagination of early car buyers. Highlights include The Hudson 640 of 1915, the 7-passenger Hudson Six 54, and the Hudson sedan—perfect mementos from a time when automobiles were transforming daily life. See how car ads from over 100 years ago laid the groundwork for modern marketing.
Here are ads for Franklin cars and Essex cars. I think, judging by the ladys’ cloche hats in the Essex automobile advertisement, that these old car ads are from the very early 1920s.
Here are 2 pages of ads for electric trucks from the early 1900s that were in that scrap book that my boyfriend’s dad dropped off a few weeks ago. I am guessing these are from the late teens or early 1920s? In the Detroit Electric Car ad, it looks like Santa Clause is sitting in the vehicle!
Here are some old ads for Dodge cars, including the Senior Coupe of c. 1929 (that cost only $880). The second page is an ad for Dodge Brothers of Canada (Walkerville Ontario), and shows children playing in the snow. The last page are cuttings of various unnamed 1920s Dodge cars. I’ve included more detailed crops of these old ads, too.
Step back into the roaring twenties with six stunning illustrated Chrysler car advertisements from the late 1920s. These scrapbook clippings showcase iconic models like the Chrysler 75 Sport Phaeton, the 52 Deluxe Coupe, and the Imperial 80 Town Sedan. Capturing the style, innovation, and cultural significance of the 1920s automobile boom, these pages offer both vivid imagery and intriguing pricing details that reflect Chrysler’s rise as a leading car manufacturer of the era
“AT LAST – The Modern Car Style for the Modern Age”, one of the ad pages for the Chrysler 75-65 proclaims.
These are illustrated ads with prices and descriptions for 1920s Chrysler car models
Early 1900s car advertisements for Chandler Motors, Cadillac, Buick, and Apperson. Illustrated with details about the Chandler automobile.
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