Life, 1927-04-14 · page 2 of 38
Life — April 14, 1927 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a cartoon or satirical content—it's a **automobile advertisement**, specifically for the Nash De Luxe Light Six Sedan. The page promotes the car's design elegance and performance features, particularly its "7-bearing motor" (described as "the world's smoothest type"). The image shows a luxury sedan parked in front of what appears to be a classical mansion, positioning the vehicle as a status symbol for wealthy buyers. The advertisement emphasizes that despite the car's quality and exclusivity, it costs only slightly more than cheaper models. This represents straightforward **commercial advertising** rather than political or social satire. It's a typical example of 1920s-era automobile marketing that used aspirational imagery and architectural grandeur to appeal to affluent consumers.
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Portraying the De Luxe Light Six Sedan A Car of Rich Distinction in Design with the Phenomenal Performance of a 7-Bearing Motor In two very definite and important aspects this Nash De Luxe Light Six Sedan overshadows any other car of like low price. Like the costliest cars of both Europe and America its strikingly attractive body design is of the genuine hardwood construction with deftly rounded roof at the rear. And Nash powers this superb model with the big 7-bearing motor—the world’s smoothest type. So that along with appearance in which you take deepest pride, this car also gives you performance that is without parallel in all its field in velvety riding quality, in sparkling and spirited pick-up, in speed, and in almost magical power-smoothness and quietness. Note, too, the luxurious walnut-finish of in- strument board and window ledges, and the select tastefulness of the genuine Chase Velmo Mohair Velvet upholstery. And the steering wheel is of real walnut. At front are bumpers and at the rear bump- erettes, while a motometer adds its practical advantage to the decorative character of the winged radiator cap. Included in the price are 4-wheel brakes and 5 disc wheels. You pay for this exceptional car but litile more than the cost of a Four or a cheap Six and you get many exclusive advantages. comicbooks.com