{"product_id":"vintage-1959-saturday-evening-post-page-volkswagen-go-home-vw-bug-magazine-article-red-car-illustrations","title":"Vintage 1959 Saturday Evening Post Page Volkswagen Go Home VW Bug Magazine Article Red Car Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheaper if local pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hilarious 1959 article humorously tackles auto industry fears of small car invasion, featuring comical red car illustrations. A must-read for automobile fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe from 1959 Saturday Evening Post Page OR Life Magazine July 28 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Original magazine page from 1959 \u003cbr\u003e• Measures approximately 13.5\" x 10.5\" \u003cbr\u003e• Includes illustrations of various car models \u003cbr\u003e• Weighs 0.11 lbs \u003cbr\u003e• Plastic sleeve for protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight wear consistent with age; no major tears or stains. Measurements: 13.5\" x 10.5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe article from 1958 discusses the shift in the American automotive industry as U.S. manufacturers began to introduce smaller, \"compact\" cars to compete with popular European imports like the Volkswagen Beetle. \u003cbr\u003eU.S. automakers like General Motors and Ford planned to introduce smaller models, around 175 inches long, in late 1959 or early 1960.\u003cbr\u003eStudebaker-Packard and American Motors (Rambler American) also had plans for compact cars.\u003cbr\u003eThe article notes a significant drop in U.S. auto sales in 1958, while foreign car imports were expected to reach record sales of around 500,000.\u003cbr\u003eThe author suggests the U.S. public may be growing tired of the trend toward larger American cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave a Question? Chat Button on Lower Right.\u003cbr\u003eWill ship same or next business day once payment is received.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll non media items: please see photos (as that is part of the condition). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS, unless critical clothing measurements; all our measurements outside of clothing category are visual guesses. We normally do not measure Hard Goods accurately unless asked to do so.\u003cbr\u003eIF YOU NEED EXACT MEASUREMENTS, contact me BEFORE you try to purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease ask questions before you place an order.\u003cbr\u003ePocatello Idaho Pickup, next day by Appointment!\u003cbr\u003eSome items need a request for shipping to be enabled, especially larger items or items that are specifically priced for pickup.\u003cbr\u003eInternational shipping is through eBay global shipping only. (by Request)\u003cbr\u003eWe reserve the right to ship with any carrier\/method of our choice. Most media items will be shipped media mail \/ 8oz is usually shipped grand advantage, regardless of the method\/carrier you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069584154852,"sku":"WQ260AA718","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8635\/3481\/files\/PJBjHw9U_0.jpg?v=1780434517","url":"https:\/\/pocatellomarket.com\/products\/vintage-1959-saturday-evening-post-page-volkswagen-go-home-vw-bug-magazine-article-red-car-illustrations","provider":"Pocatello Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}