1957 Chevy Truck Commercial - Promotion "The Alcan Run" HD Higher Quality Version

This film has been out for years on KZbin, but this version is in HD captured from a 16mm Negative and is in higher quality. Compare this to other versions, you'll see more fine details. (You can even read the City Names on the Road map)

[@DavidBugea]

I’ve seen this before, but not at this level of quality. And I had to look up “Powermatic.” Turns out it’s a six-speed, heavy-duty automatic transmission made by the Alison Division.

[@jwjeepx]

Simply fabulous, both your excellent quality of picture and sound and the masterful original production. Never again will we see commercials for mundane utility products like delivery vans and dump trucks. Never again will manufacturers present their products with both art and tremendous pride.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!

[@robertolopessoares3128]

Roberto, from Brazil

[@michaelhardeman6004]

I love the commercial. The trumpet noise is a nice addition to the commercial. Never heard of the alcan run.

[@foraminuteforaminute4056]

The bass drum is what truly makes this commercial

[@MonsterMindMC24]

Thank you. I'm going through some stuff right now and have literally just lost myself in your videos as a form of escape/comfort. Genuinely appreciate your content. Reminds me of much simpler times.

[@OsbornTramain]

I agree, it's great therapy. But don't get lost in it. Hope things work out for you.

[@MonsterMindMC24]

@@OsbornTramain my children's mother was hit & killed while working for DOT on i-5 in Sacramento on 9/7/22. And as someone who has Battled with Mental health problems and whatnot, I've learned therapeutic outlets for emotions and all that. I'm a Grease 🐒 at best, but I'm in the process of selling my 63 Mercury Meteor 2dr custom hard top with a 260v8 all original except the hard top was painted. But I'm trading it for a '66 Mustang & an '87 5.0 engine to throw in it as well as some cash so I can buy a running and driving "project" to go with it. So I've been searching FB marketplace for our next adventures. Haven't tried craigslist or Really any other places( idk much about the online platforms or anything else so I'm kinda cautious). The kids Mom and I were not together but were very close parents and friends, we had been discussing getting car(s) to build with the kids so they could appreciate cars how we do. 15yr old daughter and 18yr old son plus her other 2 daughters are all interested and anticipating building a car just how their mom and I had talked about. So I've been using your videos as therapy but also to find out info about a lot of cool cars so I know more about them and can utilize all the nitbits of info and jewels in your content going forward with our quest. Sorry I know it's a novel. I appreciate all the hard work and effort that goes into all of the videos be it an old commercial or your personal quests, they're so freaking awesome. And I promise I won't get lost in it. Lol How'd you get into making the content that you do? I grew up having a distaste for Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge. We had a blue 2dr dodge colt. That had been in so many accidents and ran like crap. But more and more after looking into a lot of cars, I've grown to really admire what Chrysler has done over the years. Obviously some down years but they really have some amazing vehicles with really innovative ideas too. Anywho. Once again sorry for the longest comment ever. Won't do it again.

[@robertolopessoares3128]

Top! Chevy ..... top! Congrats! Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Commercials sure have changed over the years! 😉👍

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