Here is an advertisement for the 1957 Canadian Pontiac known as the Laurentian. It seems only Pontiacs are allowed in this suburb and, in any case, the gentleman ought to be very careful driving into this curving driveway or he is liable to scrape the side of his car ! The gal is of no help as she is looking at the guy to see how he is going to screw things up and scratch the automobile on the brick walls.
In older days, artist's illustrations were often used as they could be controlled, colored, adjusted and placed in any situation in the art department. Sometimes certain features were highlighted or exaggerated for more impact.
Here is an advertisement for the 1957 Canadian Pontiac known as the Laurentian. It seems only Pontiacs are allowed in this suburb and, in any case, the gentleman ought to be very careful driving into this curving driveway or he is liable to scrape the side of his car ! The gal is of no help as she is looking at the guy to see how he is going to screw things up and scratch the automobile on the brick walls.
In older days, artist's illustrations were often used as they could be controlled, colored, adjusted and placed in any situation in the art department. Sometimes certain features were highlighted or exaggerated for more impact.
Very cool car. I recall seeing 1 or 2 but only up north. I have no recollection of seeing any this far south.
Sometimes certain features were highlighted or exaggerated for more impact.
"Sometimes?" HA! All the time.... that was the sole purpose for illustrations vs. actual photos. The Big-3 hired only the best graphic artists. They enhanced ever-so-subtlety most every line, curve & color.
In 1953-'54 Lincoln "shocked" the industry when it issued full color brochures & advertising featuring ACTUAL photographs, no illustrations.
As you know, collecting/selling "Big-3 art" has been popular for many years. Your Laurentian ad is excellent!
