Robert Emenegger:
The ad executive who changed motorcycling
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David Bell's CTO Anthology
Story Synopsis & Highlights:
In the 1950's America motorcycle riders were viewed either as a small subculture of wrench-twisting riding enthusiasts, at best; or outlaw bikers, at worst. In the face of all that, in 1959 Honda began selling their well - built, dependable motorcycles, giving the Cub 50 flagship status. Parents weren't afraid to buy their teenagers a Honda, and indeed, many of the the husbands rode Hondas to the office and the wives rode them to the bridge club. Many a newspaper during the '60s were delivered by 'paperboys' on Honda Sport 50s.
Below this article are links to not only some great vintage Honda commercials but also some period Harley ads, and other unique items too.
COPY THESE LINKS AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER Malcom Smith - Preacher gets a Honda youtube.com/watch?v=ITH9dbXgrTs John Travolta on a Honda youtube.com/watch?v=d1CuZRPM0Aw Honda - You meet the nicest people... youtube.com/watch?v=ysmG_NfQVb0 Collection of '60s Honda Commercials youtube.com/watch?v=ck9wBHW2160 Another Collection of '60s Honda Commercials youtube.com/watch?v=yy8IwKMmpIs Harley Commercial - AMF Years
youtube.com/watch?v=4yIvrSHZNzw Harley Commercial - H-D on road-off road bikes youtube.com/watch?v=VEdz2skLM2c Vintage Harley Promotional Film youtube.com/watch?v=5EuKaRHMzU0 Kawasaki Commercials - Not too vintage, but great!! youtube.com/watch?v=sgBlYuCqy9I Suzuki Dual Sport Commercial
youtube.com/watch?v=W5nJ-0YUaIo
Classic Motorcycle Commercials
Honda - Impossible Dream II
youtube.com/watch?v=NrQoof1F2cQ&list=PL158C73F075ACB197&index=17
