Life, 1915-09-16 · page 33 of 48
Life — September 16, 1915 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a cartoon or satirical content—it's a straightforward automobile advertisement. The page promotes the Chandler Six, a closed-car line from the Chandler Motor Car Company of Cleveland. The illustration shows a luxury sedan with a striped awning, depicting well-dressed passengers and attendants to suggest upscale appeal. The ad lists five models with prices ranging from $1,650 to $2,450, emphasizing the "light-weight six chassis" and quality construction. The advertising pitch centers on Chandler's market position: providing "the highest possible quality for the lowest possible price." This reflects 1920s automobile marketing, when closed cars (as opposed to open vehicles) represented a premium feature. The "Early Orders Insure Early Deliveries" tagline suggests strong demand. There is no satire or political commentary—this is period advertising for a now-defunct American automaker.
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ois i) (i) pid hae 525 ~S CHANDLER SIX = CHANDLER AUTUMN OFFERINGS OF BEAUTIFUL CLOSED CARS (CO enbrEs distributers in many cities are showing the splendid and varied line of new Chandler Closed Cars. These include the Limousine, illustrated above, priced at $2450, the Sedan, $2250, the Coupe, $1950, the Convertible Sedan, $1795, and the Cabriolet, $1650. These models are all mounted on the famous Chandler light-weight six chassis, which has established itself in wide- riously cushioned and upholstered, and handsomely appointed. . | nc spread favor during the past three years through its satisfactory service to thousands of owners. The bodies are _ examples of the finest development in the art, graceful in line, roomy, luxu- The prices, too, you will appreciate after inspecting the cars, are typically repre- sentative of the Chandler policy of giving the highest possible quality for the lowest possible price. Catalog on Request Early Orders Insure Early Deliveries CHANDLER MOTOR CAR COMPANY, 709-739 E. 131st St., CLEVELAND New York City Office, 1890 Broadway Cable Address, Chanmotor eee MC Ac comicbooks.com