Gangsta Ford Ad from 1953
Just a late-night blogging of a beautiful print ad from 1953-54 for Ford Zephyr. Via Vintage Scans, where it’s lovingly presented with the tagline “Ford Zephyr: for the exceptionally well-dressed and positively fucksome bank robber.” Hat and suit by Ronald Paterson, a British fashion designer born in 1917 (and still alive today!) who later served as fashion consultant on such films as The Spy Who Loved Me. Another ad from the same campaign featured an elegant evening gown, also by Paterson (via 20th Century Ads).
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 am
fucksome? what a marvelous word that you helped me discover tonight.
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:00 am
Om nom nom nom.
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 am
I don’t know which I like most the clothes or the car….
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 am
gawd..that is LOVELY
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 am
That suit is exquisite.
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
That suit is simply wow. So is the car.
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I do not believe I’ve ever seen a firearm used as a highbrow fashion accessory before. It works. She’s gorgeous.
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
It’s a British ad. While the suit is stylish, it’s a typical hunting outfit for females at the time. The cap and feather is what gives it away. Still, a stunning ad.