KNOWING our readers' penchant for old cars, here is a half-page advertising feature from a D&S of yesteryear.
Sadly, we've lost the name of the person that sent it in to us (apologies), but it may have rescued him from being forever attached to such a sexist promotion.
"Models that never go out of fashion" was the tagline above a woman in a bikini for Toyotas sold by St John's Motors in Darlington.
"Look at the features, look at the price" said SG Motor Sales of Northallerton, selling a Yugo for £2,699, next to the same semi-clad lady who appears in the Starion advert on the page.
"What a model" guffawed E Williamson Motors of Darlington next to a recumbent young women to promote their Fiat Regata.
"She's got style" said Woodhead & Bray of Thirsk, flogging their Peugeots.
Thankfully, we have moved on since this advert was published.
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