Nothing says “Gerald, that’s a bad idea” like luring a young bear in the wilderness next to your Ford Sport Coupe, new for 1930! I’m no wildlife expert, but I’m pretty sure I know what’s about to happen here. We’re not exactly sure how this is going to sell cars—the ad copy (after the jump)—doesn’t address bear maulings, but maybe there’s some lost-to-time market research value in this.
[Photo: LV2XLR8 Brochures]
Caption this: Moments before a mauling next to your shiny 1930 Ford
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16 responses to “Caption this: Moments before a mauling next to your shiny 1930 Ford”
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“Just a little closer Fred!” Ethyl was about to be rid of her bothersome husband and she would get to drive the Ford all the time now!
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“Pick the little fellow up, Freddy! Pick him up!”
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“For the last time his name is not Boo Boo and that isn’t Yogi right behind you!
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The allure of the 1930 Ford was strong, with minimal drawbacks, contrasting sharply against the allure of a bear cub.
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Today’s modern woman will find new freedom in an automobile so well engineered that they can easily drive without assistance.
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Disguised as bears Big Boy, Bookie Joe and their henchmen attempt to ambush Dick Tracy and Tess Trueheart.
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Oh, nice catch on the colors.
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“All I remember before it happened was my wife yelling ‘HONEY! HONEY!’ and then the attack started”.
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When communing with nature, treat lightly. Tread well.
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Mildred and Fred may have misunderstood the term ‘bear-baiting’.
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The mix of standard and italic text in the headline is making me angry.
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Buying that Ford Coupe was the smartest thing Edward ever did.
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what happened next doesn’t bear thinking about
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After the first twenty-five thousand miles, your own safety is on you.
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ford certainly did his part to remove the ignorant from the gene pool. almost like hand feeding sharks.
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I’m enjoying the bears in the trees who are taking all of this in.
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