Life — January 6, 1921 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a vintage automobile advertisement, not a political cartoon. It promotes the Cole Aero-Eight, a sportsedan manufactured by the Cole Motor Car Company in Indianapolis. The page features a side-profile illustration of the vehicle and includes the tagline "There's a touch of tomorrow in all Cole does today," suggesting the car represents modern, forward-thinking automotive design. The ad emphasizes "authoritative styles" and "increased efficiency" as distinguishing features that influence consumer choices in the motor car market. The company positions itself as "Creators of Advanced Motor Cars," appealing to buyers seeking contemporary technology and style. This appears to be from the 1920s era of American automobile advertising.