I couldn't resist posting this huge ad for Atkinson & Williams Ford, seeing as it features our old pal "Ed," the little clip art man who appeared in multiple newspaper ads in the 1950s and 60s. He could show up just about anywhere, in an ad for Atkinson & Williams Ford or even the competition, such as Bob Beck Chevrolet.
This ad ran in the Lorain Journal on Feb. 3, 1956.
"Ed" finally found a home at Ed Tomko ads in the Morning Journal running around 2013, which is where he picked up his name. But a couple of years ago, the Tomko family retired so I guess Ed did too.
Otherwise, I really like the ad. It does a good job capturing the excitement of the new '56 Fords with that huge car graphic. Do people still anticipate the new car models? I guess they do, judging by attendance at the annual Cleveland Auto Show.
Atkinson & Williams has been a regular topic on this blog, with these posts providing a history of the dealership and its much-heralded move to 1530 Kansas Avenue.
As some of you know, the dealership eventually transitioned to become George May Ford, the subject of many posts as well.
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| The deserted 1530 Kansas Ave. location circa 2008 (Courtesy Google Maps) |
The Cleveland Autoshow's great - it's a "no sell" venue, so nobody's pressuring you.
ReplyDeleteI can't speak for anybody else, but I always look forward to the new cars, even if they mostly look the same as last year's. But I'm more thinking "oh, I'll look into buying that used in 4 or 5 years."
I was always sort of jealous of Dad. He'd spot a car in an old movie and call out the make and year because they changed so much from year-to-year. With me it's more like maybe I know the decade. If I'm lucky.
That's where Ma bought our 1960 Country Sedan wagon, back in '62.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the days at the journal when I would search through the “Stamps-Conhaim” clip art looking for the perfect “loopy-doop” (big head) piece of art. Used a lot in Chicken Galore ads. George Robinson loved that look! Todd
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