VIDEO: Autoblog goes commercial with faux Flex spot
We're typically too busy with our nose to the automotive grindstone to goof off. After stumbling across some 50 year old Ford commercials on YouTube during our time with the Ford Flex, we had all the inspiration needed for some weekend fun. The old days of automotive advertising meant long, one- to two-minute commercials, bad camera work, and scripting that was done before the women's rights movement took hold. We had a somewhat retro-looking Ford Flex, a camera and a few spare moments to put something together, and the finished product is available after the jump.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Rubirosa 10:40AM (7/18/2008)
What a waste of time...
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Kumail 9:54AM (7/18/2008)
why were u guys even watching 50 year old ford commercials?
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C.W. 9:55AM (7/18/2008)
hilarious.
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psipwrd 9:56AM (7/18/2008)
That voice is horrible.
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FordFreak 10:15AM (7/18/2008)
I agree. The voice should be deeper.
Randy 10:53AM (7/18/2008)
For a gag I think they did a great job! Even with the voice! IMHO
I don't think they were going for a web-emmy ;)
Torrent 1:11PM (7/18/2008)
The voice is funny.
FordFreak 3:35PM (10/30/2008)
You guys are weird...But I LOVE the Flex! I think it's a fantastically clever vehicle that combines retro-cool with modern technology in a great package.
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policyvote 9:58AM (7/18/2008)
Phenomenal execution, fellas! The shot composition, script, cheesey 50s buzzwords, all spot-on.
Also, that is one adorable little girl somebody's got there. She's an absolute natural, and quite the ham.
Peace
policy
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Skelbagz 9:58AM (7/18/2008)
I think you guys should direct the next transformers movie.
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P.V. 10:04AM (7/18/2008)
That was AWESOME!
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cowboy bob 10:08AM (7/18/2008)
Looked like normal to me. 'course....... I'm old.
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aanic 10:17AM (7/18/2008)
That made me LOL out loud!
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Avinash machado 10:16AM (7/18/2008)
TTAC just mentioned it.
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Frank 10:57AM (7/18/2008)
TTAC doesn't seem to appreciate Autoblog. Envy perhaps?
Frank 11:17AM (7/18/2008)
TTAC doesn't seem to appreciate Autoblog. Envy perhaps?
Sean Flanagan 10:20AM (7/18/2008)
Old commercial? This is right out of Motorweek... Jeez, it even has the same vocal delivery and cheesy driving shots.
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Conor 12:04PM (7/18/2008)
Because Motorweek sucks.
BLS 12:34PM (7/18/2008)
I didn't realize that but you are so right.
Mobius_1 11:37AM (7/18/2008)
That is very cool. Ford should just hire you guys to make commercials of new cars, I mean, I'm smitten with this car's practicality now
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