These Old Motorcycle And Car Ads Will Make You Wish You For The Good Old Days

Some of these old motorcycle and cars ads bring out the nostalgia in you. These ads left a lasting memory and eventually become part of the history of the Indian automobile industry.

Here is the list of the old commercial ads of cars and bikes:

Royal Enfield Bullet Old Ad

The Bullet from Royal Enfield has been synonymous with the thumping sound. The Bullet might not be the fastest motorcycle, but it raised eyebrows for its sheer presence on the road. Royal Enfield wanted to encash upon the sentiment of Bullet's road presence with this commercial ad.

In the ad, a train is seen approaching the railroad crossing and unlike a typical scenario where vehicles usually stop for the train to cross, here the train stops and itmakesway for the Bullet. The ad ends with the with a voice in the background stating "Everybody Makes Way... For the Bullet".

Hamara Bajaj TV Ad

Bajaj Auto is not just a two-wheeler company but a 'family mover' during the 90s. The Chetak, Cub, Super, Sunny and Priya scooters along with other two-wheelers garnered an immense popularity in the Indian market for its practicality and affordable pricing. These qualities touched the pulse of the nation, especially the growing middle-class of the time. This ad connected with the Indian middle-class with Bajaj products and the way it became an essential part of their families, simply because it was a reliable family mover.

Suzuki Shogun TV Ad

If there was a powerful 100cc motorcycle in the 90s, it was the Yamaha RX100. However, Suzuki wanted to showcase the Shogun is an alternative to the RX 100. In this ad, the Suzuki Shogun, an 110cc 13bhp two-stroke bike, the bike is seen going fast passing by a pickup truck loaded with chickens. The speeding motorcycle goes past the vehicle, and the chickens fly out. The ad does not stop here, the Shogun speeds past a house with no electricity, and as it passes by, the house is lit again.

Hero Puch TV Ad

The two-wheeler industry in the 90s was loaded with scooters as it was a family mover with an affordable price. Many believed a motorcycle is for youngsters, who did not care about the fuel efficiency. Hero Motors launched the Puch with 2-in-1 features - mileage and performance. The Hero Puch offered best-in-class fuel efficiency of 91km/l. In the ad Indian film actor, Shahrukh Khan is seen playing a dual role reflecting the 2-in-1 factor of the Hero Puch.

Suzuki Samurai TV Ad

The technology and engineering in automobiles back in the 90s was not as robust as the current generation of vehicles. Suzuki wanted to showcase the Samurai as a 'No Problem' bike. In the TV ad, a Japanese is seen standing next to the Samurai, and a passerby starts to appreciate the bike, mistaking the Japanese to be the owner of the motorcycle. The passerby enquires about its power, mileage and finally a test ride, the mistaken owner replies to each of these questions with 'No Problem' even for a test ride. However, the Japanese appreciated the technology of the bike which wasn't his, and the ad ends with the actual owner running after his bike.

Kawasaki-Bajaj RTZ 100 Ad

The Kawasaki-Bajaj RTZ 100 was the most anticipated launch at its time. To encash upon the factor of the most anticipated launch, the ad is seen with a person eagerly waiting for something important at a train station and eventually, a motorcycle is unloaded from the train. The person runs towards the RTZ 100 as if he has been waiting for it since long.

Maruti Esteem TV Ad

Maruti Esteem was one of the first sedans in India loaded with features such as power steering, power windows, factory fitted AC, turn indicators among others. To bring out the essence of these functions, in the ad, Maruti shows a father who has come to pick up his son from school, who is sad about his grades in the progress card. The father questions about the child's report card, which the son has not scored well, but with the peace of mind inside the car, he states 'There's always next time' despite the low scores.

Hyundai Santro Shahrukh Khan TV Ad

The Hyundai Santro was a worthy contender in the entry-level hatchback segment because of its features. The Santro introduced the Multi-Port Fuel Injected (MPFI) to the Indian market. Also, the Santro was based on the tall boy design providing good headroom and legroom, as well as ample boot space. In the TV ad, Shahrukh is seen explaining all these features to a dog. Eventually, the ad ends with Santro being touted as a complete family car.

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