The Classic Advertisement/Brochure Thread

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 20:28

Automotive literature is immensely collectible. So much so, that there have been many eBay auctions of late pertaining to Indian car brochures. Here are a few of them I recently came across.

Premier booklets from the 80s.

Premier Dodge trucks.

moralfibre · 26th November 2007, 20:36

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Weird na? Padmini with split / bucket seats and floor shift?

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 20:37

The Hindusthan 10

Hindusthan 14

Landmaster

1958 Ambassador OHV.

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 20:45

Ambassador Mark 2

Ambassador Mark 3

Ambassador Mark 4

Trekker

Contessa

Chevy truck, sold by Hindustan Motors.

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 20:46

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Weird na? Padmini with split / bucket seats and floor shift?

Thats the Deluxe. Original.

Rudra Sen · 26th November 2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

That's Sangita Bijlani. One known face from those days. Good to see them back, Karlos.

speedy · 26th November 2007, 22:38

great work Karl. love to see more of the old brochures and collectibles. they sure have become collector peices and many people are paying hefty sums for them. i used to have some have to start hunting for them.

hydrashok · 26th November 2007, 23:23

GREAT thread, Karl! I just love going over classic ad/promo material. And when it has to do with cars...

rocksterraghu · 26th November 2007, 23:34

Great pictures Karlos!

I remember some of the Dodge and GM brochures used in my marketing classes. The product focus was so great those days that there used to be no masala in the advertisements. Some of the best advertisements from those times!

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 23:37

Heres a rarity...the Sipani Dolphin

karlosdeville · 26th November 2007, 23:53

Some of the configurations the Standard 20 Van was available in.

Standard Gazel and Herald Mark 3.

islero · 27th November 2007, 09:57

WOW!!!! Great collection karlos!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!! Eagerly awaiting more......

Any classic ad scans pertaining to the Indian automotive industry are welcome......

Stanher · 27th November 2007, 10:13

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Premier Dodge trucks.

One question though- was this the "parrot-beak" truck of the 50s like the remains of one that ram had posted pics. of lately....?

Naren4140 · 27th November 2007, 16:35

On this is so nice i am transported back in time Karl !!!!

Sam Kapasi · 27th November 2007, 16:56

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Weird na? Padmini with split / bucket seats and floor shift?

No no, not weird. I remember this used to be called the Deluxe BU. And then people would fit a Super King AC in it. Way cool then...

And the car? It was built like a tank!

26th November 2007, 20:28	#1
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9,927 Thanked: 10,278 Times View My Garage	The Classic Advertisement/Brochure Thread Automotive literature is immensely collectible. So much so, that there have been many eBay auctions of late pertaining to Indian car brochures. Here are a few of them I recently came across. Premier booklets from the 80s. Premier Dodge trucks.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9,927 Thanked: 10,278 Times View My Garage	The Hindusthan 10 Hindusthan 14 Landmaster 1958 Ambassador OHV. Last edited by karlosdeville : 26th November 2007 at 20:39.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9,927 Thanked: 10,278 Times View My Garage	Ambassador Mark 2 Ambassador Mark 3 Ambassador Mark 4 Trekker Contessa Chevy truck, sold by Hindustan Motors.
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speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,198 Thanked: 935 Times View My Garage	great work Karl. love to see more of the old brochures and collectibles. they sure have become collector peices and many people are paying hefty sums for them. i used to have some have to start hunting for them.
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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	GREAT thread, Karl! I just love going over classic ad/promo material. And when it has to do with cars...
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rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,231 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Great pictures Karlos! I remember some of the Dodge and GM brochures used in my marketing classes. The product focus was so great those days that there used to be no masala in the advertisements. Some of the best advertisements from those times! Last edited by rocksterraghu : 26th November 2007 at 23:38.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9,927 Thanked: 10,278 Times View My Garage	Heres a rarity...the Sipani Dolphin
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9,927 Thanked: 10,278 Times View My Garage	Some of the configurations the Standard 20 Van was available in. Standard Gazel and Herald Mark 3.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	WOW!!!! Great collection karlos!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!! Eagerly awaiting more...... Any classic ad scans pertaining to the Indian automotive industry are welcome......
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Naren4140 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bendakaalooru Posts: 126 Thanked: Once	On this is so nice i am transported back in time Karl !!!!
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