Vintage Excalibur Ad: Classic Car Wax Art | The Record
This photographic advertisement is an archive reflecting the zenith of luxury in automotive care, presenting Excalibur Concours Car Wax from the House of Turtle Wax. The 1970s campaign targets the premium market by inextricably linking the car wax with the opulent Excalibur SS classic motorcar, manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tagline "If you go first class... go all the way." masterfully triggers the psychology of affluent consumers seeking absolute perfection. Aesthetically, this studio photography (photographer uncredited) shines through meticulous lighting that captures the immaculate reflections on the red vehicle and the wax tub, visually translating the flawless blend of precious Brazilian Carnauba. Amidst the inevitable degradation of pre-2000 analog print media, original
Category: Cars
Year: 1970
Rarity Class: B
