Monday, May 19, 2008

OlD Coles Phillips Art Luxite Hosiery Ad


Coles Phillips was an artist in the "Golden age of American Illustration" known for images of beautiful women. Phillips initially became well know for his talent in drawing a shapely woman's ankle.
This vintage Luxite Hosiery advertising shows Phillips' wonderful art depicting a gorgeous woman and her shapely ankle.
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Friday, May 16, 2008

1968 Concorde Yachts Color Magazine Ad


In the 1960's Owens Yacht Company became a division of Brunswick Corp. Then Brunswick sold the business to Test Concorde. They made yachts under the name Owens Concorde Yachts. Their yachts ranged from 27' to 47'. In 1974 they ran into financial trouble and ceased production. The boats featured in this ad are 27'- 33'- 35' & 40. To see other great boat ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

1971 American Marine LTD Magazine Ad- Grand Banks Boats


Company was started in Hong Kong in 1956 by Robert Newton & his sons John & Whit. Commissioned Ken Smith in 1964 to make first Grand Banks cruiser 36' "Spray". The vintage magazine ad shown here features the Grand Banks 32 Cruiser. To see other great boats ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1979 Henry R Hinckley Yachts Magazine Ad


Company started in 1928 by Benjamin Hinckley in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Son Henry took over in 1932. The first boat was a 36' fisherman "Ruthyeolyn". 1938 the first sailboat made was a 40' Islander. The boat featured in this classic magazine ad is a Bermuda 40 Mark III. To see other great boats ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

1931 Hudson Essex Touring Car Magazine Ad


The Hudson Car Co was based in Detroit Michigan from 1909-1954. The car was named after J L Hudson a Detroit business man who provided start up money for the company. The goal of the company was to make a car that would sell for under $1000. The Hudson co was known for many innovative firsts in the auto industry including dual brakes, generator warning lights, crankshafts and more. In 1954 it merged with Nash Kelvinator but lost out to the new car of the future the American Rambler. For more great Hudson and other car ads please visit www.Classicadshop.com

1917 Saxon Six Motor Car Magazine Ad


The Saxon Car Co was located in Detroit Michigan from 1914-1922. In 1917 28,000 were made. The company moved to Ypsilanti in 1922 but the auto company could not be saved. The last car was probably sold in 1923. For more great car ads please visit www.Classicadshop.com

1962 Pembroke Boats, Inc. Magazine Ad


Pembroke Boats was started in late 1940's by Gerald Elwell. Located in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Pembroke went out of business in 1969. The boat featured in this ad is a Pembroke FC28. To see other great boat ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1962 Crestliner Boats Magazine ad.


Aluminum Boat Company was started in 1946 in Little Falls, Minnesota. Loiel Ryan Sr. and Jr. started the boat company. Later changed the name to Larson Watercraft. In 1957 changed to Crestliner Boats. The boat featured in this ad is the Crestliner 20' Empress. To see other great boat ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1962 Richardson Boat Company Magazine Ad


Richardson Boat Company was started in 1909. The were located in North Tonawanda, New York. The boat in this ad is a Richardson 46' Motor Yacht. To see other great boat ads and reviews please go to ClassicAdShop.com.

Friday, May 9, 2008

1906 Londonderry Lithia Water Nashua NH Magazine Ad


The Londonderry Lithia Water Spring was discovered in 1882 on a farm in Londonderry NH. Lithia was found in the water and at the time was thought to be a cure for health problems caused by uric acid. Popularity grew and it was eventually distributed throughout the US and Europe. For more great health related magazine ads please see www. Classicadshop.com

1992 Jaguar Cars Color Magazine Ad


Jaguar Cars was started in 1934 in Black Pool, England. William Lyons & William Walmsley were the founders. One of the first Jags was the SS 100. The Jaguar featured in the magazine ad is the 1992 Jaguar XJS. To see other great car ads & car reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1992 Boat Review- The Freedom 45 Yacht


Freedom Yachts was started in 1976 in Middletown, Rhode Island. The yacht reviewed here is the Freedom 45. It was designed by Gary Mull. To see other great boats reviews & boat magazine ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

1974 Fenwick Fishing Rods Magazine Ad


Fenwick was started in 1952 in Kent, Washington by five businessmen. The Company was named after Lake Fenwick. The rod featured in this magazine ad is the Fenwick Ultra-light Spinning Rod. To see other great fishing rod ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1974 Penn Reels Magazine Ad


Penn Reels was started in 1932 by Otto Henze. He had worked for Ocean City Reels. They are located in Philadelphia. First reels were Mod F & K. The reels featured in this ad are The Level Winds. To see other great fishing reels ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1974 Shakespeare Spinning Reels Magazine Ad

William S Shakespeare, Jr. started the company in 1897. They are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. First reels were the Level-Wind Reels. The advertising here features Royal Maroon spinning reels. To see other great fishing ads please go to www.classicadshop.com

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

1961 Owens Yacht Company Magazine Ad


Owens Yacht Company was started by Charles Owens in 1930. They were located in Eastport, Annapolis, Maryland. Charles died in 1933. His three sons took over the business and moved it to the Baltimore shore. The first 30' Owens Yacht was shown at 1937 New York Boat Show. To see other great boat ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1974 Browning Arms Company Magazine Ad


Browning Arms was started in 1880 by John Browning. They were located in Morgan, Utah. The Browning gun featured in this ad is the Browning Automatic- 5. To see other vintage gun ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1946 Pennsylvania Railroad Ad


The Pennsylvania Railroad was founded in 1846 and was based in Philadelphia PA. It was the largest railroad by traffic & revenue through the 20th century. During it's history it merged with or had interest in at least 800 railroad lines. In 1968 it merged with the New York Central railroad. For more classic railroad advertising please visit www.Classicadshop.com

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

1960 Volkswagen VW Bug Car Magazine Ad


The word Volkswagen means "people car.
" In 1930 cost of cars was an issue in Germany as many cost more than a year's salary. When Hitler came into power in 1938 he asked F Porsche to make a new design for the car that would be affordable for most people. Then the war intervened and production was up and down. In 1949 the VW Bug car was introduced in the US and I believe only 2 cars were sold in the year. In the late 50's into the 60's a large advertising campaign helped with the growth of the company. For more great Volkswagen and other car ads please visit www.Classicadshop.com

1974 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Color Magazine Ad


Arctic Enterprises was started in 1960. They were located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The ad shown here features a Panther 340 Snowmobile. To see other great snowmobile ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1974 Ithaca Gun Company Magazine Ad


Ithaca Gun was started in 1883 by William Henry Baker. Their plant was in Ithaca, New York. The gun featured in ad is a 1974 Ithaca Model 37. To see other great gun ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1967 American Honda Motor Company Magazine Ad


Honda was started by Soichiro Honda in 1948. In 1959 a Honda Store opened in Los Angeles. They had 6 employees. The ad shown here features 1967 Honda Trail 90. To see more motorcycle ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

Monday, May 5, 2008

1973 Remington Gun Review


Remington Arms Co. was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington. They were located in LLion, New York. Today they are located in Madison, North Carolina. The gun reviewed is a Remington Nylon 76 Rifle. To see more great gun ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1982 Sturm, Ruger & Company Color Magazine Ad


Ruger Firearms was founded by William Ruger in 1949. They are located at Southport, CT. The gun featured in the magazine ad is a Ruger No. 1 Single- Shot Rifle. To see more great gun ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1981 Pearson Yachts Color Magazine Ad


Cousins Clinton & Everett Pearson started Pearson Yachts in their garage in 1959. Their first plant was in Bristol, R.I. They showed their first fiberglass boats at the 1959 New York Boat Show. The yacht featured in the ad is a Pearson 37. To see more great boat ads and reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1930 Allis Chalmers Monarch Tractors Magazine Ad


The Allis Chalmers Co has a long manufacturing history. In 1914 they started in the farm tactors business and became quite innovative in that area. The company achieved great success in 1930 with the WC & small farm B&C tractors. The company continued until 1985 when it was sold to a German company. For more great farm equipment magazine ads please see www.Classicadshop.com

1939 Case Tractor Magazine Ad


The Case Co was started in Racine WI in 1842 by Jerome Case. In 1853 the tractor company expanded with 3 partners. In 1869 they began to manufacture engines. For more great farming see www. Classicadshop.com

Saturday, May 3, 2008

1910 Burnham & Morrill Fish Flakes Magazine Ad


Burnham & Morrill began in Portland, ME as a canning company for various meats and fruits. Canned corn was particularly hard to can but one of the partners came up with a patent for a corn canning machine and canneries were established all over Maine. In 1900 they introduced canned Fish Flakes from haddock and codfish and it became quite popular in chowders and cod cakes. The company continued to expand and became more famous for their oven baked beans which they continue to produce today in open pots inside brick ovens. For more great food ads please view them at www. Classicadshop.com

1970 Chevrolet Caprice Color Magazine Ad


Chevy Caprice were available from 1965 to 1996. Bob Lund came up with the name from a famous restaurant he used to go to. The Caprice in this ad has 350 V8 engine. To see other great car ads & car reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1969 Boat Review- Columbia 57' Sloop


Columbia Yachts was started by Dick Valdes as Glas Laminates in 1958. Located in Costa Mesa, Ca. Early yachts were the Columbia 24 & 29. Review shown here has all specs & highlights. To see other boat reviews & boat ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1969 Marco Island, Florida Color Magazine Ad


Developed by the Mackle Bros. Population of about 15,000 to 35,000 in the winter. To see other great ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

Friday, May 2, 2008

1929 Matthews Yacht Company Magazine Ad


Matthews Yachts was started in 1890 by Scott Matthews in the basement of his house located in Bascom, Ohio. Later they would open a plant in Port Clinton, Ohio. The boat featured in this 1929 magazine ad is the Matthews "38" Single- Cabin Cruiser. To see other great boats ads and reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1968 Renault Cars Magazine Ad


Renault Cars was started in 1898 by Louis Renault. The first plant was in Belgium. One of his first cars was the Renault Type A. The model shown in ad is the Renault 10. To see other great car ads & reviews please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1968 Boston Whaler Bpats Magazine Ad


Boston Whaler Boats was started by Robert T. Fisher in 1958. Located in Rockland, Ma. The 13' Boston Whaler was his first boat shown at the Boston Boat Show. To see other great boat ads and boat reviews please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1968 Boat Review- The Stephens 43' Motor Yacht


Stephens Marine is located in Stockton, Ca. The review shown gives all the specs and highlights of the boat. To see other great boat reviews and magazine ads please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1983 Savage Gun Review


Savage Firearms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage. Arthur was a native of Jamaica. Savage firearms was located in Utica, N.Y. The Savage Gun in the review is the Model 1903 Slide- Action Rifle. To see other reviews and ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

Vintage Stinson Plane Magazine Ad


The Stinson Plane Co was founded by Eddie Stinson in 1920 nine years after he learned to fly at the Wright Brothers Flight School. His two sisters were also well known pilots. In 1920 he purchased the Dixie Flying Field in Birmingham Al hoping to open a flight school but he decided to build planes and thus the Stinson Plane Co was born. Eddie died in a plane crash in 1932 and the company was later purchased by larger aviation corps. Please visit www.Classicadshop.com to see more great aviation ads.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

1976 Pacemaker Yachts Color Magazine Ad


C.P. Leek founded Pacemaker Yachts. In the 1960's they merged with Egg Harbor Boat Company. The yacht featured in this 1976 magazine ad is a C30 Pacemaker. To see other great boat ads please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1976 Jaguar Cars Color Magazine Ad


Jaguar Cars was started in 1934 in Black Pool, England. William Lyons and William Walmsley were the partners. One of the first Jags was the SS 100. The car featured in this 1976 ad is the S- Type. To see more great car ads please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1967 Matthews Boat Company Magazine Ad


Matthews Boats was started in 1890 by Scott S. Matthews. Matthews started out in his home basement in Bascom, Ohio. Later Matthews moved to Port Clinton, Ohio. The boat featured in this ad is a 53' Matthews Sport Fisherman. To see more great boat ads please visit www.classicadshop.com.

1967 Chubb & Son Yacht Insurance Magazine Ad


Chubb & Son was started by Thomas Chubb & his son Percy in 1882. They were located in New York City. Most of the ads over the years show an aerial view of ports around the world. The ad featured here shows Kennebunkport, Maine. To see more Chubb & Son ads please visit www.classicadshop.com.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

1949 Evinrude Outboard Motors Magazine Ad


Evinrude was started by Ole Evinrude around 1909. They were located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ad above features Evinrude Zephyr Outboard with Fisherman Drive. To see more great outboard motors ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.

1949 Higgins Boats Color Magazine Ad


Higgins Boats was founded by Andrew Higgins around 1926. Higgins is located in New Orleans. Mr. Higgins was also owner of Higgins Lumber. Higgins was well known for military & pleasure boats. One of their first boats was the Eureka Boat. The boats featured in above ad are 23' Express Cruiser & 17' Deluxe Sport Speedster. To see more great ads please go to www.classicadshop.com

1959 Roamer Steel Boats Magazine Ad


Roamer Boats was started just after WW II by Robert Linn. Roamer is located in Holland, Michigan. Roamer was bought by Chris- Craft 10 years later. Roamer boats in featured ad above are 35' Riviera & 35' Regal. To see more great boats ads please go to www.classicadshop.com.