guionM 09-09-2006, 02:11 PM Had more time than I knew what to do with this morning, so figured I'd compile a thread of new car commercials that some of the older timers might remember, but the new influx of newbies might have never seen.
1st up: Europe's Ford SportsKa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urDEbDgLXao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Guufs3mdgg&NR
Steve McQueen's Puma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAlklV5TZrE
guionM 09-09-2006, 02:23 PM Volkswagen's killer "Unpimp mien auto" commercials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4jjLiQuwmY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el13uXvHq6k&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PCP0qbDULU&NR
The Holden Monaro :Game Over" commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww5gKcfHz9w
Not a commercial, but a related "Top Gear" test of a Monaro HSV/GTO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTg3hVxhyYI
guionM 09-09-2006, 03:12 PM Dodge Caliber (the 1st one is the "Moon Dog" commercial that never made it to TV):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ7KDMJaUd0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNVXesQdYqk
Pontiac Trans Am commercials (before GM stopped advertizing in '99):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeSMsafbjQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xODy89tomwg&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Xn3bW3TxM
Good Ph.D 09-09-2006, 03:15 PM Im pretty sure I saw that Moon Dog one on television once... Probably only once.
formula79 09-09-2006, 03:17 PM Not a commercial, but a related "Top Gear" test of a Monaro HSV/GTO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTg3hVxhyYI
That is awesome:lol:
97z28/m6 09-09-2006, 03:45 PM Dodge Caliber (the 1st one is the "Moon Dog" commercial that never made it to TV):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ7KDMJaUd0
i've seen it.:confused:
GRNcamaro 09-09-2006, 04:51 PM why was i under the impression that the gto wasnt supposed to win?
ZaphodBeeblebrox 09-09-2006, 11:47 PM Not a commercial, but a related "Top Gear" test of a Monaro HSV/GTO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTg3hVxhyYI
If you like that one, you NEED to watch this 2-part Top Gear comparo of the Monaro, the Chrysler 300C, and a Jaguar S-Type R:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OcxVw6qxfs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwm4NJXDjs
I just love the cinematography and the humor of the Top Gear hosts...
If THESE guys could grasp how great a driver's car the Monaro is... how come the American motoring press totally ripped on this car?
ZaphodBeeblebrox 09-10-2006, 12:00 AM Had more time than I knew what to do with this morning, so figured I'd compile a thread of new car commercials that some of the older timers might remember, but the new influx of newbies might have never seen.
1st up: Europe's Ford SportsKa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urDEbDgLXao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Guufs3mdgg&NR
Those may not have been actual Ford commercials:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/advertisements/sportka.asp
CLEAN 09-10-2006, 11:02 AM You've got to include this, its an instant classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0PNTlL4NG0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejalopnik%2Ecom%2F
Z28Wilson 09-10-2006, 12:24 PM Off topic: has anyone seen the Ford ads trumpeting their "best in the industry" 5-year, 60,000 mile powertrain warranty? I wonder how long it'll take before GM issues a "cease and desist".....
guionM 09-10-2006, 01:54 PM If you like that one, you NEED to watch this 2-part Top Gear comparo of the Monaro, the Chrysler 300C, and a Jaguar S-Type R:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OcxVw6qxfs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwm4NJXDjs
I just love the cinematography and the humor of the Top Gear hosts...
If THESE guys could grasp how great a driver's car the Monaro is... how come the American motoring press totally ripped on this car?
Great test. :lol:
The American press didn't rip on the Monaro/GTO. Just Car & Driver Magazine.
C&D gave an initial glowing report on the car, then mysteriously bagen ripping on the GTO big time in their TV show on the car, then in a magazine article that 1st gave a decent review, then seemed to turn on it, then you read about how they took the car to an unauthorized race and apparently screwed it up and won the wrath of GM over it. It apparently was Car & Driver that Bob Lutz was directing his tirade and threat of withdrawing GM advertizing dollars.
Most all of the press loved the car but thought the styling was a little dull (which is OK with me because I prefer sleepers :) ).
You've got to include this, its an instant classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0PNTlL4NG0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejalopnik%2Ecom%2F
That's what prompted me to start this thread. There's been alot of great new car commercials over the years. While Chrysler seems to have a lock on them recently, there's plenty of great ones that's shown up over the years.
I want to also post the SSR's "Soap" commercial. If anyone finds it before me, pleas post. :)
...Most all of the press loved the car but thought the styling was a little dull (which is OK with me because I prefer sleepers...
The GTO may look "dull" but IMO that silver Vauxhall looked meaner and had more attitude than the GTO. so much so that I think it even looks better than the 300C in that 3-way comparo. Currently, in terms of looks, I prefer the 300C over the 2004 GTO. 05 and later GTOs certainly has more of my attention. but if there's an option here for that Vauxhall, I'll be in trouble for getting into yet another car debt (I just recently paid off both of my vehicles and currently car-debt free).
lbrowne 09-11-2006, 02:58 PM Still makes my hair stand on end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqjXrV12hw
Darth Xed 09-11-2006, 03:11 PM Still makes my hair stand on end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqjXrV12hw
:D :lol:
Oz Mickey T 09-11-2006, 04:11 PM you forgot this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znoCcy7-M4M
Darth Xed 09-11-2006, 04:23 PM Some old Camaro goodies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfuR0PP2guM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI2B3ldx6Q0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATQeWMKGpO0
guionM 09-11-2006, 06:52 PM you forgot this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znoCcy7-M4M
Mickey, where've you been hiding?! Been a very long time! How's Italy? :)
Yes, I completely forgot about that commercial. :lol:
Still makes my hair stand on end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqjXrV12hw
Yeah, that's a great one :). The originator of the 'car powersliding through the desert' clip, I believe.
Chuck! 09-11-2006, 07:42 PM This is the best car commerical ever.
I can say that with 100% certanity that I am correct.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTACdUc30g
Look at the loop!
Youtube is an awesome innovation ... great for spending mindless hours searching for arcane videos and digging up nostalgia. I just hope the copyright police don't spoil the fun.
I had to go to Google videos for this one though. Looking back now it's pretty lame, but at the time I suppose it was uber cool. You've never seen ... anything ... like this before!
clicky here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1379322844180119076&q=1984+corvette+commercial)
Still one of the best looking designs ever :)
possumslayer 09-11-2006, 08:59 PM Steve McQueen was an uber bad @ss!!! While that puma commercial is nowhere near as good as the recent mustang ads, it is nice to see that the Europeans can respect his coolness.
SFireGT98 09-12-2006, 02:05 AM This is the best car commerical ever.
I can say that with 100% certanity that I am correct.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTACdUc30g
Look at the loop!
:lol: Ive never seen that one before. That loop is hilarious!
SFireGT98 09-12-2006, 02:08 AM Still one of my all time favorites....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZwONYWUu0Y
Oz Mickey T 09-12-2006, 02:35 AM Mickey, where've you been hiding?! Been a very long time! How's Italy? :)
Yes, I completely forgot about that commercial. :lol:
been all over the place. missed you guys!
am averaging about three countries a week with work stuff.
mate of mine flew down from england on the weekend, so i borrowed a Gallardo from lambo and blasted up to the monza grand prix. saw an indicated 320 on the autostrade, then ate lobster in the box above the pits...
life's not the worst.
nightwave 09-12-2006, 04:23 AM Still one of my all time favorites....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZwONYWUu0Y
Yes. I will nominate that one for the "Coolest of All Time" award.
lbrowne 09-12-2006, 03:05 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fb_H2Qiivg
Zigroid 09-12-2006, 03:55 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXb2wm8NBb4
300ZX with GI joe and barbie
kickass commercial
Donutboy97 09-12-2006, 05:20 PM I want to also post the SSR's "Soap" commercial. If anyone finds it before me, pleas post. :)
here you go, just scroll down
http://www.ifilm.com/?sctn=collections&pg=superbowl2004
lil_mikey69 09-12-2006, 05:30 PM I don't even remember what it was for..but the other night I saw a car commerical that was made like a penis pill advert. It was pretty hilarious.
Jason E 09-13-2006, 10:54 AM That's for the new Nissan Versa...I like that one, too...
I hope this thread keeps going...I'd love to see some more Camaro commercials. I also nominate that Camaro one with the kid for #1 :D When my mom first saw that (I would have been 16 at the time), she said that reminded her of me :D
Jim the Nomad 09-13-2006, 04:18 PM I can't seem to find the one where the car carrier is running down the road, with ssr that spins around and backs up onto the trailer in the end...
Decromin 09-14-2006, 07:27 AM Here's a couple that I like for the Astra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyCCcVj4cQE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNMLr7aVJ9Q (aspect ratio is a bit screwed up on this one, but nevermind)
I'm still looking for the Holden Ute series (there were 3 if I recall), and I'll post them when I find them.
guionM 09-15-2006, 02:03 AM been all over the place. missed you guys!
am averaging about three countries a week with work stuff.
mate of mine flew down from england on the weekend, so i borrowed a Gallardo from lambo and blasted up to the monza grand prix. saw an indicated 320 on the autostrade, then ate lobster in the box above the pits...
life's not the worst.
Obviously! :lol:
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