Life, 1926-11-18 · page 35 of 44
Life — November 18, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This is a **straightforward automobile advertisement**, not political satire. It appears in *Life* magazine (page 33) promoting the Flint-Six car manufactured by the Flint Motor Company of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The ad showcases three vehicle models with prices ranging from $960 to $2,125. The key selling point is the **7-bearing crankshaft**, which Flint claims eliminated vibration problems—presented as a major innovation introduced three years prior that revolutionized medium-priced automobiles. The text emphasizes Flint's competitive advantages: performance, mechanical superiority, durability, and availability across three chassis sizes and price ranges. Two car illustrations demonstrate different body styles available. This represents typical 1920s automotive marketing, targeting middle-class consumers seeking quality vehicles at affordable prices. There is no satirical content or political commentary visible on this page.
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Junior Coach DeLuxe Equipped as illustrated $1,075 f.0. b. Lansing 'HREE years ago something new in medium priced cars was offered to the public, and a new era in motor car history began. Vibration annoy- ances were eliminated. A 7-bearing crankshaft did it. Flint introduced this important improvement. Model “60” Coupe-Roadster z-bearing Crankshaft Motor $1,495 f. 0. b. Lansing And today the Flint still leads its field in performance, mechanical superi- ority, and long-lived value. Flint quality is available in three chassis sizes, all standard body types, and three price ranges. See any Flint dealer for a demonstration. Flint Junior $960 to $1,075; Flint “60” $1,260 to $1,495; Flint “80” $1,450 to $2,125 f. 0. b. Lansing FLINT MOTOR COMPANY, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY General Sales Department: 1819 Broadway, New York City “<s} FLINT-SIX @ comicbooks.com |