Life, 1926-02-18 · page 3 of 36
Life — February 18, 1926 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes the Kissel automobile, specifically their "Two Cars in One" model (priced at $1,695 for the closed coupe version, $2,095 for "The Straight Eight"). The small illustrated figures flanking the vehicle images appear to be generic decorative elements common in 1920s advertising—they don't represent specific political figures or satirize identifiable people. The advertisement's actual "hook" is practical rather than comedic: the car converts between a closed coupe for winter and an open roadster for summer. The copy emphasizes comfort, ease of conversion, and versatility—standard automotive marketing appeals of the era. This is a straightforward product advertisement, not satirical content.
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Body by KITS SEL CUSTOM @ BUILT Asa Nee Kissel bs. So (ars in One 1695 for the 2-Passenger Six The Straight Eight, $2095 Prices f. 0. b. factory e As an Open Car Closed Car i Hereisthe car . the year—the new All-Year Winter; a Roadster gineered Motor CoupeRoadster. Barelymorethan a month on the market it is already passing all other Kissel models in sales. Salesmen, business men, doc- tors, and the younger genera- tion,demanding a smart car of their own, have found in this new Kissel just the features which they hoped somebody wouldsomeday buildintoacar. It possesses the style that only a Kissel can have. It has the pick-up, power and speed that A Coupe for for Summer only the Kissel Advanced En- can give. There is complete rest- fulness and comfort in the deep-cushioned upholstery. There is the smooth, easy rid- ing quality found only ina car with a long wheelbase. With the top up it is a snug coupe for cold weather; with the top down it is a swank open roadster for warm days. Conversion from open car to closed car is simple and easy. It is the car of the year forall the year! THE KISSEL MOTOR CAR CO. ae eereem HARTFORD, WIS, vs, ch. 1” No, eel Yoeeeee Weekly by Lite Pub. Co. at Gas Mad ¥.Sster the set of March’), 1870. comicbooks.com