{"product_id":"vintage-motor-life-magazine-march-1959-imports-vs-us-cars-edsel-ranchero-road-tests-two-russian-cars","title":"Vintage Motor Life Magazine (March 1959) — Imports vs U.S. Cars, Edsel + Ranchero Road Tests | Two Russian Cars Tested, Automotive History Magazine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eA sharp slice of late-50s car culture: this is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eMarch 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e issue of \u003cem data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eMotor Life\u003c\/em\u003e, packed with road tests, Detroit debate, and period ads that feel like mini posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThe cover story asks the big question—\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e“Are imports better than U.S. cars?”\u003c\/strong\u003e—and inside you’ll find features on the Edsel, Studebaker Lark Wagon, Ford Ranchero, plus \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"629\"\u003etwo Russian cars road-tested\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s also loaded with mid-century advertising (Lucky Strike, Winston, Rambler, and more) that makes it a great display piece for garages, offices, or collector shelves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage magazine \/ periodical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 × 8 inches\u003cem data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper magazine, staple-bound \u003cem data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e(as pictured)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color cover; black-and-white and color interior ads\/features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eAutomotive History Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 82 pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eCover price: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e35¢\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e(visible on cover)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eIssue details: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eVolume 8, Number 8, March 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e(visible on contents spread)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003eCover highlights \u003cem data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e(visible)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e“Are imports better than U.S. cars?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003e“30 Imported Car Road Tests Reviewed”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e“Two Russian Cars Road Tested!”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Candy Color Painting—The latest trick in customizing and how they do it”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003ePhoto-verified interior features (from contents page):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eImported car road test review (p. 20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003eEdsel road test (p. 50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003eStudebaker Lark Wagon test (p. 52)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003eRanchero road test (p. 64)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003eTwo Russian cars road tested (p. 72)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003ePlus camping\/outdoors features (pickup campers, Pullman camper test report, camping coaches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003ePeriod advertising \u003cem data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e(visible examples)\u003c\/em\u003e: Lucky Strike, Rambler, Mileage Minder, Winston cigarettes (great for framing\/display)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable vintage wear to cover (edge\/corner wear, surface scuffs, and creasing\/handling wear visible). Spine shows wear; pages show age-toning typical of 1950s magazines. Still a solid, complete-looking vintage reading\/display copy based on photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2789\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2789\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2570\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2610\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2662\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks\/toning.\u003cbr data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2728\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eAbout \u003cem data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eMotor Life\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eMotor Life\u003c\/em\u003e captured the anxieties and excitement of American driving in the 1950s—when imports were rising, Detroit was pivoting, and road tests were the language of truth for car lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003ePerfect for the person who likes their automotive history with real road tests—and ads you’ll want to frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. 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