Avis “ Wherever You Go”

Nina’s Note ~ 

There’s something wonderfully adventurous about this vintage Avis advertisement. The bright red Plymouth, Yellowstone backdrop, and curious bears give the piece a sense of travel and spontaneity, while the bold mid-century composition keeps it feeling graphic and collected rather than overly nostalgic.

This original 16” × 19” framed vintage magazine advertisement feels especially at home in a bedroom, reading nook, office, or living space. The red car creates a natural focal point, while the generous mat and simple black frame allow the artwork to sit comfortably in a modern room.

Every piece in the collection is an authentic vintage original, never a reproduction or modern print.

This piece is paired with a beautiful matte black frame and an off-white mat because the darker finish grounds the saturated red and blue within the artwork. It gives the colorful illustration a clean edge without competing with the character of the original advertisement.

The best vintage advertising captures more than the product it was made to sell. This one captures the optimism of setting out somewhere new, when the open road and a new car were part of the adventure.