If only the family and the old man could have held out until the 1955 Chevy model year came out . . . a radical change with American sedans designs and stylings in that year.
Thanks for preserving and posting this film; these Jam Handy shorts really capture a slice of life from a bygone era. One correction: Despite the 1953 copyright date at the start, all the Chevrolets on display are 1954 models. As "Martha" in the film mentions during the opening scene, "the 1954 models ARE out." Presumably, this film was made in late '53.
@markjohnson7488 Mark, you're right about the title. My correction referred to the first paragraph of the OP's notes, which indicated "Lots of great shots of 1953 Chevrolet cars ...". (My earlier "@hatnj1" handle is defunct, but I did get your reply via email, so YT apparently still knows where to find me!)
That was a real treat. My Dad did not start driving a car till 1958, he started out with a 1956 Ford, I know not a Chevy, but my Mother Brother-In-Law, Harry, was in the market for a new car, and instead of trading it off, he sold it to my Dad, I could not tell you the price, because I never knew about that at all . The only bad thing I remember about it was that the car's color, Pink over white, Yuck! As time went on, a door had to be replaced, but no pink and white doors could be had, so he had to settle for a Forest Green over White. Then the trunk hatch broke, and had to replace that, that was Red, later on the Hood had to be replaced, yep, you guessed it Black. The right passenger door and the roof remained the original colors, a Real Rainbow car, LOL Great video, Thank you for sharing. :o)
On a VHS tape of car commercials, the part where the daughter is at the wheel of the Bel Air convertible is at the beginning of one of them, then again, a small part of the beginning of this is also in the tape as well
And here I am, in 2022, wanting a car that ONLY has FM radio and air con. I don't want power ANYTHING, I don't want an automatic transmission, I don't want anything fancy.
Actually, when this began with the family walking into the dealership together, all I could think of was the beginning of "The Aristocrats," dirtiest joke every told.
Actually, the MST3k gang covered a ~lot~ more Jam Handy shorts than just the 2 mentioned in the uploader comments; almost all of the longer, color shorts they presented were JHs, as well....Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm, The Chicken of Tomorrow, Out of This World (the 'bread guy'), A few even featured Thurl Ravencroft (aka 'Tony the TIger's voice): Century 21 Calling, Design for Dreaming, Once Upon a Honeymoon....... Long live Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm is the best of the bunch! I first saw it in the early 90s and still use lines from it. "So long you corn shucking suckers!" "Throw them their winter clothes and floor it!" and many more.
Makes me sad I was never able to experience this, but I am glad I get to see it!
My father knew Jam Handy as they would swim together. I met him a few times and he was a very interesting fellow.
That wagon is keen!
If only the family and the old man could have held out until the 1955 Chevy model year came out . . . a radical change with American sedans designs and stylings in that year.
Thanks for preserving and posting this film; these Jam Handy shorts really capture a slice of life from a bygone era. One correction: Despite the 1953 copyright date at the start, all the Chevrolets on display are 1954 models. As "Martha" in the film mentions during the opening scene, "the 1954 models ARE out." Presumably, this film was made in late '53.
@markjohnson7488 Mark, you're right about the title. My correction referred to the first paragraph of the OP's notes, which indicated "Lots of great shots of 1953 Chevrolet cars ...". (My earlier "@hatnj1" handle is defunct, but I did get your reply via email, so YT apparently still knows where to find me!)
Love those sporty jobs
Boy, Mr. Mudrock should have waited a year. The 55 made a 54 look and feel like a ten year old car overnight
That was a real treat. My Dad did not start driving a car till 1958, he started out with a 1956 Ford, I know not a Chevy, but my Mother Brother-In-Law, Harry, was in the market for a new car, and instead of trading it off, he sold it to my Dad, I could not tell you the price, because I never knew about that at all . The only bad thing I remember about it was that the car's color, Pink over white, Yuck! As time went on, a door had to be replaced, but no pink and white doors could be had, so he had to settle for a Forest Green over White. Then the trunk hatch broke, and had to replace that, that was Red, later on the Hood had to be replaced, yep, you guessed it Black. The right passenger door and the roof remained the original colors, a Real Rainbow car, LOL Great video, Thank you for sharing. :o)
On a VHS tape of car commercials, the part where the daughter is at the wheel of the Bel Air convertible is at the beginning of one of them, then again, a small part of the beginning of this is also in the tape as well
I once had I think a 1967 Bel Air. The floorboard had a hole in it and I would get wet every time I went through a puddle.
Also as well ?? seriously, learn the meanings of words will yahs. dopey 😐🤐.
Jam handy down on cass ave near GM bldg near Wayne state. Ha Lo from Albania
If only if he waited for the 1955's.
Dan R I thought the same thing!!
same here; new styling AND PowerPac V-8!
I wonder how many Chevy 210s like this one left the factories with Power Windows and Power Seat ??? ~~
Left that Packard in the dust!
And here I am, in 2022, wanting a car that ONLY has FM radio and air con. I don't want power ANYTHING, I don't want an automatic transmission, I don't want anything fancy.
$ 2,195 + 131.70 sales tax ?
And 300 $ for the trade-in.
Way to go, dad !
The rise of American consumerism. A new car every year. The pressure of upward mobility. Next year it will be obsolete. A GM original idea.
Love these old films. But, buy the '55 Chevy...not the '54!
mother hotter than daughter
Actually, when this began with the family walking into the dealership together, all I could think of was the beginning of "The Aristocrats," dirtiest joke every told.
Actually, the MST3k gang covered a ~lot~ more Jam Handy shorts than just the 2 mentioned in the uploader comments; almost all of the longer, color shorts they presented were JHs, as well....Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm, The Chicken of Tomorrow, Out of This World (the 'bread guy'), A few even featured Thurl Ravencroft (aka 'Tony the TIger's voice): Century 21 Calling, Design for Dreaming, Once Upon a Honeymoon.......
Long live Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm is the best of the bunch! I first saw it in the early 90s and still use lines from it. "So long you corn shucking suckers!" "Throw them their winter clothes and floor it!" and many more.
Blue Flame 235cuin 6cyl w/ a Power Glide transmission but I like the 272cuin V-8 w/ the 3 speed manual transmission built by FoMoCo 2dr Coupe
4:05 I actually burst out laughing.
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I wanna 265......oh yeah, maybe next year
How to SELL a car.