1964 Prince Gloria 6 & Skyline 1500 Royal Visit Vintage Advertisement

1964 Prince Gloria 6 & Skyline 1500 Royal Visit Commemorative Advertisement This exceptionally rare 1964 Thai print advertisement for the Prince Gloria 6 and Prince Skyline 1500 serves a dual purpose: promoting luxury Japanese automobiles and commemorating the historic state visit of Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan to Thailand. Distributed by Rex Motors, this artifact encapsulates a pivotal moment of cultural and economic diplomacy during the mid-century automotive boom in Southeast Asia, captured just years before the Prince Motor Company merged with Nissan. This artifact represents a profoundly fascinating intersection of commercial automotive advertising and international diplomacy during the mid-20th century. The prominent headline, elegantly typeset in traditi

Category: Cars

Year: 1964

Rarity Class: S

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Paper & Print Condition

Printed on relatively inexpensive commercial paper stock, likely intended for a newspaper or a contemporary local magazine. The paper has undergone natural oxidation, transitioning from its original off-white to a rich, uniform tan or yellow. Despite the degradation of the acidic paper, the black ink application is flawless. The line-block engraving technique used to depict the vehicles holds remarkable detail, preserving the intricate shading and chrome reflections envisioned by the original il

Provenance & Rarity

This piece originates from Bangkok, Thailand, distributed by Rex Motors and Tien Nguan Motors. Its rarity cannot be overstated. Advertisements from the Prince Motor Company prior to their 1966 absorption by Nissan are highly collectible globally. This specific artifact, however, serves as a localized commemorative piece for the December 1964 visit of Crown Prince Akihito to Thailand. The intersection of local Thai automotive history, Japanese Imperial history, and pre-merger Prince branding make

Rarity & Condition Summary

While the paper shows expected signs of aging inherent to 1960s mass-market printing, the historical context embedded within the text elevates the artifact tremendously. Surviving examples of temporary commemorative commercial ephemera from Southeast Asia are exceedingly uncommon. Rated Class S for its deep socio-political provenance and its preservation of the Prince marque's independent legacy.