These days, most of the car ads that you’ll see will show off the car’s capability. Everything will be there, from its luxurious interior to cutting-edge technology and exterior looks. On top of that, there might be a beautiful model endorsing it. These are the primary attributes you can expect. If you honestly study it, you can call it artful deception.
The ads we see these days are unimaginably different from the car ads that used to run in past decades. These are the kind of ads people would actually sit and study in old magazines and newspapers. The most significant element of difference is the humor, which was at a whole new level in vintage car ads.
Not only were these ads funny, but they were equally educational. It’s a great marketing move. So, here are 41 highly creative and hilarious vintage car ads!
What’s gremlin anatomy?
Well, we’re honestly asking this question, and not in a funny way. We never learned about it in high school. Did any of you happen to study it in your textbooks? If you do know about it, please consider helping us out!
Phew, thankfully, that’s just the name of the car. Anyways, isn’t it a pretty small car? Also, we wonder how a doggo would feel sitting in that place, as shown in the image. Well, it still has some pretty impressive specifications, though.
The best offer you can get
If you only read the headline and the image, it’d look like you’re getting two cars with one on top of the other for that sum, which would be pretty weird. But, they’re saying that you’re getting the features of two cars for the price of one.
These cars do make sense if you look at them properly and read the whole add. If you read everything, you’ll understand what they’re offering and how they’re offering. After that, you’d be in awe because that’s some excellent marketing right there.
Sweet lies
We are all against lying to the bank. It’s wrong, and nobody should do that. However, we have something for you that says otherwise. So, take a look at this vintage ad and tell us what you think about it…
The ad smoothly and convincingly says that you can tell the bank that it is an economy car, just for all the accounts and other purposes. Looking at this car, can you say that it is an economy car, out of all things? That’s a pure race-bred Daytona Shelby right there.
Environment-friendly
Looking at this image, you’d say that this car or its ad is not even close to vintage. In our defense, that’s a pretty great ad. The car claims to have a lower impact on the environment than others, and it turns out that this claim is valid.
The car indeed has the lowest carbon dioxide emission range in all of Europe. We don’t know what’s up with the crash test. Most of all, what’s up with the panda? We think it’s a way to say that their car has a low environmental impact. Creative advertising at its best!
A classified Harley ad
Let’s break it to you. This hilarious classified ad isn’t the last one that you’ll be seeing. We love Harleys. They’re known to be the best bikes on the market. But, let’s not overlook the main point, which is the difficult situation of this man.
He’s unfortunately stuck in a pickle. The bike’s features and description are pretty neat. But, the man’s girlfriend is pregnant, and his wife knows about it! Not only that, but the lawyer wants money! Somebody, please help the man and buy his Harley.
Smart marketing
Porsche really pulled off some great marketing here. The whole thing is beautifully written. Now, here’s the catch. You could’ve bought this Porsche for only $3,595 back in the day. It is the Mid-Engine Porsche, which is a classic two-seater sports car.
Considering the rates and everything, it’s actually a car that young people could afford. Well, we envy all the youngsters of this generation, and they might be jealous themselves as well because it isn’t possible to get a Porsche for that price today.
A classified, smug, and pointless ad
We looked at this ad, and we immediately thought, “What’s the point of this ad in the first place?” Then it got to us, and we couldn’t stop laughing about it! We pity those who actually wanted to buy a vehicle, came across this ad and took it seriously until they read it to the end.
Instead of an ad, it is more like the person just wants to let people know that he has a 2005 Toyota in excellent condition and that he looks after it. He just wanted to let you all know, guys, he’s not selling it. Don’t fall for it.
Guts and glory
BMW might have indeed made a lot of enemies with this ad. It’s an impressive one, but they directly put up the photos of seven other great cars from great companies beside it and compared their car with them head-on.
That’s quite a roast, and BMW is quite the risk-taker. It looks like they’d do anything to be on the top of the game and outshine others. We love how hilariously BMW puts its competitors down in this ad.
No difference at all
Basically, this ad says that there’s no significant difference between a Lamborghini and a Volvo. For starters, we’d ask you to look at this image and wonder how it is even possible in the first place? They look entirely different!
However, here are some questions for you. Which car would you prefer here? Will it be a Lamborghini Countach with a storage unit, or will it be a Volvo station wagon? It’s not even close to a trick question. Yet, this is an excellent attempt from Volvo.
Police cars?
Yes, you are looking at Volkswagen police cars. It would’ve been more reasonable if it was something other than the car you’ll see in the image. Perhaps, something a bit more spacious, or at least with four doors, perhaps.
We don’t even know how these were even chosen to be used as police cars. Fact: They were actually used in Scottsboro, Alabama, as police cars. We wonder how people sat in the back seat, criminals especially. It’s definitely not so roomy back there.
Double meaning car joke
This one is one of the most hilarious ads so far. First of all, we just love the tagline. It’s all the Japanese you need to know. It sounds so funny and catchy, yet so confident. Even the artwork is excellent. Okay, fine, let’s address the elephant in the room.
The joke is the best part about this ad, just like every other one, but this one is something else. If you got the joke, you’re smart. Although the joke doesn’t make any literal sense, it’s enough to give you an idea! Now that’s funny.
Wilt Chamberlain in a Beetle
You are looking at the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, and of course, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain. Honesty is the best part here. Volkswagen has wonderfully combined honesty educationally and funnily and developed a genius combination!
They literally said that this car isn’t for you if you are as tall as Wilt. The rest of the ad talks about certain car specifications in an equally quirky way. All in all, we must say that Volkswagen had some pretty great marketing ideas back then!
