Another neat ad from 3/04/1954

[Eric J.]

Ad Text:
Yes, the most discussed automobile In America today, the sensational Corvette, will be on display at Smallcomb's Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 5, 6, 7. Previously shown only at automotive shows In a few major metropolitan centers, Smallcomb now gives you a chance to see this history making model. The Chevrolet Corvette is the first auto ever produced by the Industry with a plastic body, and contains a number of significant engineering and design advances. Don't miss seeing it!

[Dennis C.]

Another neat ad from 3/04/1954

Eric - Thanks for the post. I went to school with Glen Smallcomb who was the dealer's son. He was always driving the latest Chevrolet for obvious reasons. DC

[Eric J.]

Re: Another neat ad from 3/04/1954

Dennis, I bet he did... Lucky guy. It seems like this was a big deal... Not sure what the "Skill-O-Meter" was though....


Here is another ad from Fresno:

Ad Text:

Sensation of the G. M. Motorama New York showing! The new Chevrolet Corvette has been received with a storm of enthusiastic approval wherever it has been shown. The racy new Corvette sets a new style for a. new field-the American sports car. Barely 33 inches high at door level, it is powered by an extra-high-compression "Blue-Flame" engine teamed with a new Power-glide automatic transmission... combination that makes the Corvette's performance every bit as exciting as its appearance. The smart two-place cockpit is beautifully styled and finished throughout in typical sports car fashion. In this new Chevrolet sports car, you can expect to see a preview of wonderful things to come.

Little did this copywirter now how true that last line would be....