These Vintage Ads Would Never Be Allowed To Run Today

Published on December 28, 2022
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Cigar Institute Of America (1960s)

It was pretty commonplace to compare the modern man to a caveman back in the 1960’s, and it certainly has not aged well. Their tactic was convincing men that if they smoke these cigars, they’ll be more macho men, with a subservient woman as an accessory to boot.

Cigar Institute Of America 1960s

Cigar Institute Of America 1960s

Sears Pikes Peak Hill Climb by Lionel (1960s)

This lovely illustrated ad it for Sears’ Pike’s Peak Hill Climb race track toy create by Lionel. You can really feel just how much the kids are in awe of this toy set, and to be honest it does really look very impressive. This is a rare example of an ad that’s actually really nice from this time period.

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Sears Pikes Peak Hill 1960s

Sears Pikes Peak Hill 1960s