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Old November 26th, 2016, 01:00 PM
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I miss the 1960s

The height of fashion.

This is the Olds display from a 1966 auto show, but unfortunately I don't know which one. If anyone has a clue, I'd appreciate it. In the mean time, enjoy.

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I hear you Brother, The Mad Hatter-esque/inspired look with the Batman cap says it all


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Old November 26th, 2016, 01:14 PM
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Very Mondrian.
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That would have been the 1966 Detroit Auto Show.
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Old November 26th, 2016, 03:17 PM
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Oh those were the days... My 66 could sit right in there with them...
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"The Mod Squad"
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Old November 26th, 2016, 05:22 PM
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Braniff Airways (before it folded, both times) back in the '60's had neat stewardess outfits, some with clear plastic bubble-protectors for the head, capes, etc. Calder painted the outside of the planes wildly. Really had some great times in the '60's, but had 'em in the '70's, '80's, '90's, '00's, and the '10's, still going strong................well, maybe not as strong this year. A few aches, creaks, and complaints from the ol' bod' nowadays.
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Old November 26th, 2016, 07:09 PM
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The woman in the black dress must have had seniority over the others. Aron it always good to see you hanging in there. I sure have a few more aches and creaks these days.
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i miss the 80s...mall hair...leather mini skirts..MTV when they played music...etc etc...
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Old November 26th, 2016, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slantflat
Very Mondrian.
I was wondering if someone would recognize that. :beer:
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Old November 27th, 2016, 07:24 AM
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I was wondering if someone would recognize that. :beer:
X2. I'm impressed.
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Old November 27th, 2016, 11:49 AM
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I wonder what those models today would say about the outfits they wore for the photo? The colors do match the décor.

Do not recall seeing a Toronado in that paint color, nor interior color. What about the Eighty-Eight in the background with that blue paint and saddle convertible boot?
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
This is the Olds display from a 1966 auto show, but unfortunately I don't know which one. If anyone has a clue, I'd appreciate it.
FWIW, if you open Google images and upload the picture using the little camera icon on the right, Google will search for matches and you can find where it came from pretty quickly. (assuming it's posted somewhere else on the web)
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I'll take this Mod squad anyday over the Tramp Stamped Nose ring wearing you know whats walking around now a days!
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Originally Posted by anthonyP
I wonder what those models today would say about the outfits they wore for the photo? The colors do match the décor.

Do not recall seeing a Toronado in that paint color, nor interior color. What about the Eighty-Eight in the background with that blue paint and saddle convertible boot?
White(ish) steering wheel!
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Old November 27th, 2016, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by anthonyP
I wonder what those models today would say about the outfits they wore for the photo? The colors do match the décor.

Do not recall seeing a Toronado in that paint color, nor interior color. What about the Eighty-Eight in the background with that blue paint and saddle convertible boot?
Those models would be at least 70 years old today....
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i'll take this mod squad anyday over the tramp stamped nose ring wearing you know whats walking around now a days!

x2!
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Old November 28th, 2016, 07:42 AM
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I wonder if the woman in black is Deborah Bryant, Miss America 1966. Olds had a relationship with the pageant all through the 1960s and Ms. Bryant was awarded a new 1966 Toro for winning.


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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
I wonder if the woman in black is Deborah Bryant, Miss America 1966. Olds had a relationship with the pageant all through the 1960s and Ms. Bryant was awarded a new 1966 Toro for winning.


From the photos, and the Oldsmobile/Pageant connection, I would say you are correct. Good observation Joe.
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x2!
You do realize they are plus fifty years.
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Originally Posted by slantflat
Very Mondrian.
I'm not afraid to say I had to look this up. Though I was born in 69 I love this era. Its true, I try to learn something or several things new everyday.
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Old November 29th, 2016, 02:12 PM
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The '60s were the best!
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Old November 29th, 2016, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Railguy
You do realize they are plus fifty years.
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I think you are missing the point.
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Old November 30th, 2016, 05:27 AM
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If you remember the 60's ...............you weren't there.
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Originally Posted by GoodOldsGuyDougie
I'll take this Mod squad anyday over the Tramp Stamped Nose ring wearing you know whats walking around now a days!

Hey you kids...get off of my lawn!
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In a few more years I will be lost in the sixties. I do remember them some what I think they call them flash backs .... Tedd
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Hey you kids...get off of my lawn!
Damn straight!
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Old November 30th, 2016, 11:03 AM
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At least we can.....

At least we can play "oldies" stations -- and still listen to the music -- and
reminisce and enjoy......
Imagine if we were FORCED to listen to that head-banging music or rap...
ONLY?!?!?!?
And then, we still have each other -- as friends --
so that we don't have to (totally) join the "ME society:....


Look at the way they drive today... in these same looking cars that no one
gives a toot about..... It's all "Me first".....


I love pulling the ol' vehicle out and driving on a Sunday like its a Sunday!!!
(Last week -- last week of November -- I had the top down!!!!
I am in Long Island, New York, not Florida!!!!)


Can't hate that!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays, all.......
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The oldies stations here are playing 70's and 80's music now...
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Old November 30th, 2016, 11:16 AM
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Sign of the times....

Sign of the times, I suppose!!!!
(we have CBS - FM up here in New York --- still lots of '50s & '60s mixed
in with, yes, some '70s and '80s -- that's not horrible....)


It's kind of funny -- because if you speak to young whippersnappers about
"oldies" they mention things that happened when I was already OLD...


I told one such recently that my days of having sex ended before he was
born!!!!!!!!!!!!! (BUT THAT'S ANOTHER STORY....)
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Originally Posted by seansolds
I'm not afraid to say I had to look this up. Though I was born in 69 I love this era. Its true, I try to learn something or several things new everyday.
My mom's an architect so as a kid I was shuffled around to museums. Considering I was within 2 hours from Philly, DC, and NYC (not to mention having gone on a trip or two to Europe), the exposure seems to work . . . to a point, as I had to sift through those names in my head: "Is that Paul Klee? Oh, someone says it's Mondrian - that's it!"
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