Life, 1925-07-16 · page 3 of 40
Life — July 16, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a satirical cartoon page**, but rather a **straightforward advertisement** for the Chrysler Six automobile, published in Life magazine. The image shows a side-profile illustration of a 1920s Chrysler Six convertible. The ad's headline claims "Every Month Sees Demand Growing Greater," asserting the car's increasing popularity. The text emphasizes engineering innovations (oil filter, air cleaner, suspension improvements) that supposedly set new industry standards. The ad encourages readers to visit a Chrysler dealer to experience the car firsthand. Pricing information indicates models ranging from $1,395 to $2,195. This represents standard automotive advertising of the era, not satire or political commentary.
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Every Month Sees Demand Growing Greater There has never been any let-up in the veritable clamor for the Chrysler Six since Walter P. Chrysler’s remarkable achievement was first launched. The public grows more and more enthu- siastic over the car’s unequaled results, more and more appreciative of quality and performance, riding and driving abilities, roadability and economy that cannot be enjoyed elsewhere at any price. The Chrysler was inspired by a vision and it was designed and manufactured to meet a demand for a car of medium price with qualities that hitherto be- longed exclusively to high-priced, heavy and uneconomical creations. Sales mounting to new high peaks monthly indicate that the Chrysler Six has not only satisfied this demand but has gone far beyond. Lester Car, Phaeton, Coach, Roadster, Se: The Chrysler Six, of course, includes many proved engineering developments which, since introduced by Chrysler, have changed all standards of motor car quality. Among these are the Purolator—an oil- filter that automatically and continu- ously cleanses all the motor oil; an air- cleaner that keeps road dust and grit out of the cylinders; seven- ing crank- shaft and camshaft; thermostatic control of motor heat; a new type of rear spring suspension that eliminates side-sway; Watson stabilators which, by compen- sating for all road inequalities, positivel eliminate rebound shock at any spee and a score of others. The best way to understand Chrysler advantages is to let your nearest Chrysler dealer translate them into terms of actual performance. He is eager to have you ride in the car and drive it. Coupe, Brougham, Imperial and Crown dan, Royal attractively priced from $1395 to $2195, f.0.b. Detroit subject to current goverment tax, hae by Fisher on all Chrysler Six enclosed models. All models equipped with balloon tires. ‘There Chrysler dealers and superior Chrysler service everywhere. to extend the convenience of time-payments. Ask about Chrysler's attractive p! CHRYSLER_SALES CORPORATION, All dealers are in eeition DETROIT, MICHIGAN CHRYSLER .CORPORATION OF CANADA, LIMITED, WINDSOR, ONTARIO Vo Be Batered so os pat’ Sess UST tated Seat cease, comicbooks.com