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This blog is a collection of vintage advertisements, posted Monday through Friday. All ads are scans from magazines in my collection (or those of my friends), so I claim no copyright over them. Remember, these ads are from bygone eras: don't get upset if you see something you don't like, nor excited if you see something you do.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Remington Auto-Home Shaver and AMX


Playboy Jan. 1969
     I found this one right after I showed you this last week.  I've been giving American Motors a hard time, so here's a pretty harmless ad for an odd pairing of razors and sportscars.

     What is interesting is the razor pictured above was apparently printed in several positions, and you won the car by comparing that picture to one in an AMC dealership.  I'd be curious to see what the winning ads looked like.  Anyone out there have a similar copy of this ad we could compare this one to?

Ad text:
     More than 1000 chances to win in Remington's half million dollar sweepstakes - no purchase necessary!
Just tear out the illustration of the shaver and take it to a participating Remington or American Motors dealer. If the dial on the shaver matches the setting of the dial on the Auto-Home Sweepstakes display at the Remington or American Motors dealer you win one of 100 1969 AMX cars.  Specially equipped and modified AMXs hold 106 national, international and U.S. speed records.
     It will come equipped with the optional performance "Go Pack" including a 390-cu.-in. engine, 4-speed transmission and handling package. Accelerates from zero to 60 in under 7 seconds.
     And with it you win a 1969 Remington Auto-Home shaver... the most exciting electric shaver of the year.
    The Remington Auto-Home shaver has the new 78% sharper blades and the exclusive Comfort Dial. It comes in a gift case with a Soft Travel Pouch plus a 12-volt adapter for use in autos, boats, trailers or whatever your wheels are.
     or you may win one of 1000 Orrtronic auto stereo tape decks. So don't just stand there. Move out. To your nearest Remington or American Motors dealer. No purchase required. Winning entries must be received by February 1, 1969.

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