Car ads on Australian TV 1986-2005

Compilation of various car ads broadcast on Australian TV from 1986 - 2005. Originally recorded on VHS.

[@leosheppard8517]

With steaming tv I haven’t watched ad in years. It felt good to see, what you’ll call my favourite type of ad, a car ad.

[@User43.2]

Bot guys you're welcome

[@leosheppard8517]

@@User43.2 okay, no bot 🤖 here

[@_BangDroid_]

Who would have guessed that in 2023, after we all blocked or paid to get rid of ads, we'd be back watching them for nostalgia?? So many of these ads I remember from my childhood, such strong Déjà vu and nostalgia. I've digitized a few VHS so I know it's a pain, thanks for making this

[@chrispalmer3548]

Yeah but the new ads are shit, these ones are sick but. Galant VR4, Holden VR/VS Acclaim, Magna/V3000 - these aren’t maccas or some vacuum cleaner ad

[@doctorbohr1585]

@@chrispalmer3548 They were shit at the time, bro. No one liked ads in the 90s and 2000s. Like most people, I paused them out of my vhs recordings. They're cool now because of nostalgia.

[@JohnAsquith-ey6ld]

So much optimism and aspiration in these commercials, sad looking back knowing what the future became. Especially how far Australian has fallen in the space of 30 years.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Oz was superior in the 20th century.

[@gdawwg1125]

How far is that ?

[@MattExzy]

Australia's become a self-hating mess.

[@gdawwg1125]

@MattExzy it's only people who enjoy being outraged. They have always been around but they have more of a platform now . Mostly cranky boomers The same generation that was in these ads

[@koneking2569]

How far? Living standards and life expectancy have improved since the 1980's and 1990's.

[@kaineleggett3401]

Yeah thats a Telstar alright. Couldn't even outrun a human runner, accurate.

[@KermitTheFlogga]

It was built for people like you who couldn't handle the big G Forces it produced!

[@alienigga]

And then had the gaw to say it was fuel efficient AND sporty

[@drazmarinic5991]

Yep that’s a Telstar no one gets behind the wheel of it we rather run

[@kaineleggett3401]

@@drazmarinic5991 Definitely sweat less running.

[@doctorbohr1585]

@@kaineleggett3401 lol!

[@iracingaussie]

So much more effort put into the adverts, cinematic all of them, and they got Buz Aldrin to do the holden apollo advert. Effing amazing, a better time.

[@flyingrc2041]

That was the best Holden ever made....made by Toyota 😂

[@doctorbohr1585]

@@flyingrc2041 I thought it was revenge for the Toyota Lexcen!

[@holygrailspails]

7:42 the classic aussie vehicle advertisment voice we all know

[@CainanParker]

How could you leave out the Holden SS Thunder ad where it’s basically just a Ute doing donuts in a cyclone to Thunderstruck by AC/DC. It’s the most iconic Aussie car ad

[@GavwasInn]

Because I don't have a recording of it. All these car ads are from my own VHS tapes.

[@CainanParker]

@@GavwasInn Oh wow, that’s awesome! I thought it was a random collection of online vids. It’s still a fantastic compilation.

[@juki6377]

oi we need a link to that ad now you have mentioned it

[@iracingaussie]

Boo

[@GavwasInn]

@@CainanParker Cheers buddy. I have some more on my tapes. Will upload when I have the time.

[@steveheymanmishka1892]

I remember those days time flys.Its sad we don't manufacture cars any more.

[@marklopez7775]

You were right: the Holden Commodore was Australia’s best-selling car.

[@pullformore]

"When I think of the Apollo project, I can't help but marvel at the technology involved" Yes, right, take one mediocre Toyota and put Holden badges on it. Technological marvel!

[@GavwasInn]

True - the Camry was mediocre in looks but one of the most reliable cars on the planet.

[@jamesfrench7299]

They were a bit gutless too, but very well put together and solid as a rock.

[@chrispeterson1247]

My uncle brought a brand new Camry in 1988 and put 1/2 a million ks on it lol

[@chrispeterson1247]

And didn’t Toyota do that with the lexan? It was just a commodore.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Yeah mediocre maybe, but one of the rare few reliable "holdens" ever left on the road today.

[@doctorbohr1585]

"Preeesh conshider!" takes me back 😂. Wasn't there a Mr Okimura used in ads back then too?

[@seegee7728]

Mr Okimura, loved that dude.

[@doctorbohr1585]

@@seegee7728 yes! I found his ads elsewhere. He was always goofing off from his job at NEC 😂

[@isaachunt69420]

Ah yes, the days when car ads didn't treat their prospective buyers like idiots.

[@chrisellis4400]

Even as a kid I realised how cars were styled after aircraft. From the fins of the '50s to the stark lines of the '80s. It's a shame SUV's are everywhere now. From blocking my vision when pulling out of a car-park to having overpowered headlights placed at head height. SUV's make every aspect of driving worse.

[@zakman246]

@@user-ys2nf9bt7s Nothing beats a classic saloon I reckon. It'll be a long time before I drive an SUV let alone a hatch. Wagons and saloons have my heart.

[@doctorbohr1585]

You've just listed the reasons why SUVs are a Karen's dream car!

[@lauriep9067]

I remember a tv ad around 83 when I was around 8 , a car going over a cliff and smashing, and a cockotoo squarking at the same time .It's been haunting me for years as I can't think of what it was about .

[@kaineleggett3401]

Can't say I remember that one, could have been a drink drive ad? I used to love the Marshall battery ad. The one where they brake down on the train tracks, and the train is coming, then the dude is like "MARSHALL", he rocks up in his van, fits the battery and they just get off the tracks in time.

[@GavwasInn]

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[@theconsciousmovement9669]

I remember growing up in a Jackaroo. Still runs to this day

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:14..lol that voice

[@samartz]

More of these car ads pls!

[@GavwasInn]

I have more on my VHS tapes. Will upload when I have time

[@samartz]

@@GavwasInn Cheers!!! What do you use to convert VHS to digital btw?

[@syndos8900]

Golden age of cars

[@drumphil00]

I knew it was going to hurt that much, and I still watched it. To be fair, as a kid I had to get in and out of the back seat of the two door Holden Jackaroo LS. Doors are expensive, apparently? Unless it's a sports car, in which case they charge you more for two less doors. Also, to be fair again, it was a well constructed and capable 4WD vehicle. Basic, but that's everything by modern Ute standards.

[@265hemi7]

Nice! . I've subbed and shared this to my channel 👍

[@vjet]

A very young William McInnes playing the part of a flog in the Mitsubishi Galant ad. 😂

[@eponymous7910]

I'm not sure he was acting hahaha

[@gengiz]

Wow all these cars brought back some memories.

[@thisislilraskal]

Car ads are always high quality

[@jackquick8362]

Back when they made cars.

[@commandershepard2803]

damn I love that Ford telstar one. epic music .so nostalgic

[@millertas]

Virtually NO pedestrian killing Truckzillas.

[@easyadventurer]

they really ran an ad with the tag line "Please consider"

[@doctorbohr1585]

Yep. For some years.

[@doneB830]

In the day when people still believed that man has walked on the moon.

[@freakazoid111]

Are there any Holden Jackaroo's left

[@jimslsswaps3272]

I was Born too late to enjoy Holden :(

[@flyingrc2041]

Did not miss much 😂

[@jimslsswaps3272]

@@flyingrc2041 let me guess you think a ditry AU would Clap

[@kw5732]

Ironically those shitbox commodores are now worth more than their original selling price

[@woodsy900]

those two mitsubishi adverts... wow!

[@rc70ys]

Awesome Memories Just under $30k for that Holden Acclaim damn ! That’s a lot of money for that time. No wonder they struggled to sell when comparing to Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi of its time They were better value and more affordable 😊

[@izzy031096]

The camry was $27000!!

[@nfsm654]

Good stuff. Back in the day when we gave a toss for quality vehicles instead of the noncey overpriced throwaway trash we get these days.

[@Nick41622]

It's funny. We now have Adblockers to block ads.🤣

[@stilley78]

Was that a young William McGuiness in the Mitsubishi Galant ad?

[@GavwasInn]

Yep

[@lancegraham7722]

Can you find the old commodore ads " there's nothing quite like a holden" ...please

[@stilley78]

singing... "there's nothing quite like a Holden" "there's nothing quite like a Holden"

[@GavwasInn]

If I find it I'll upload it

[@planetx1595]

0:36 I didnt know driveless cars existed in 1986

[@johnnykeys1978]

It's quite the comparison to think that the engineers and manufactures could create these engineering marvels, yet this... this is the best the marketing department could come up with. Bill Hicks was right.

[@twistieman1078]

Magna and Galant are goated

[@38skippers]

I used to work on the Mitsubishi when new. Imported cars were always way better than Aussie built.

[@GavwasInn]

I love Japanese cars but I'd rather work on an Australian RWD than something with an east-west motor squished under the bonnet.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

THATS THE THING, you didn't need to "work" on japanese imports with regular servicing they lasted forever compared to any piece of garbage found on rubbish dump or commonwhore

[@doctorbohr1585]

@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi a Japanese car lasts forever, but why would you want it to! 😂

[@Sam-pn2kc]

Hard to watch makes me sad

[@neilmcginn2074]

Is that John Stanton doing some of the voice-overs?

[@TomasUjhelyi]

Forgot the “one tonne rodeo”

[@gregorywall2479]

Ford Telstar. You won't see many of them around these days.

[@sykcnt8012]

For obvious reasons..

[@neilmcginn2074]

LOL! Hey they didn"t tell us that the Ford Telstar was also autonomous!!!

[@guntherdunyardphd3623]

Obviously not, it would commit suicide immediately

[@Patrick4959]

does anyone know the car ad starting at 8:36 it sounds lovely to me.

[@junivbug]

the song is called feel good inc

[@Patrick4959]

@@junivbug are you sure and have you got proof by another video link url etc.

[@junivbug]

@@Patrick4959 i'm so sorry my brother said it was called feel good inc 😭

[@junivbug]

i tried to shazam it and nothing :(

[@Patrick4959]

@@junivbug not to worry i.m sure someone one day will know or unless it was made for the ad etc.

[@laistab1916]

The lancer man was honest .. not buy it now but please concider me

[@siredith8846]

7:23 keeeeee-ya

[@madrx2]

5:16 Alf FLamin stewart

[@Nozinbonsai]

Nostalgic adds seem to bring out the worst in geriatric 2sm listeners, whinge, whinge, bloody whinge.

[@richardnixon4345]

Blew a few loads in my neighbours wife in their Commodore(s) over the years. Happy days

[@karanattri7598]

I want a galant vr4

[@doctorbohr1585]

What few were sold in Straya were probably driven into the dust by P platers back in 2010 🙁

[@coolguygaming6583]

my mum had a telstar

[@chastheplayer8367]

Oh how i miss my younger days..this country used to be a great place….now its a United Nations refugee camp….so sad

[@Slavkleos]

What are you talking about?

[@adamking457]

Ffs

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I pay more because I charge more.

[@Poncap]

Mitsubishi Lancer, please consider

[@stephenvelden295]

Not a great era for motor cars!

[@Pilkiesmaknmusic]

Now the marketing teams would be fired for a lack of gender queer 50 shades of brown body positive actors

[@shakeitofftraveltips]

sad to see Australia is going backward since 2008 , we really need good leaders , Tony and Malcolm were good , but they don't play political games , that is why they could not survive in Canberra .

[@misssummersalt]

5:16 There's only one voice that could ever be...

[@ericwilliams8504]

Ford Telstar!! Beats pedestrians 80% of the time 😂😂

[@bradwallace6222]

Buzz, you are lying straight to our faces. You are not a young man. For gods sake, tell the truth before your time comes.😊

[@Sirius_Boner]

Buzz endorsing a rebadged Camry is peak advertising

[@doctorbohr1585]

No. Peak advertising would have been getting Neil Armstrong to do the advert. But second does comeright after first!