The other day, I saw some car ads from the late fifties and early sixties. I was amazed by the number of ads that showed the car parked next to a swimming pool.

While the women in the ads are lounging around the pool in their bathing suits, the male, and presumed driver of the car, stands next to it. He is wearing slacks, a white shirt, black tie and a sport coat and he is smoking a pipe.

Now, I can’t imagine why anyone would want to park their car next to a pool. Did they spent all of their money on the pool and now can’t afford a garage?

Actually, back in the 50/60s, having an in ground pool was a sign that you had “arrived”. So, I guess it made sense to picture the new car next to the pool.

Personally, if we had a pool, my wife would not let me part my bicycle next to it so a car would be totally out of the question.