A vintage newspaper advertisement for Chevrolet has recently gone viral, captivating the internet with its astonishing pricing. The ad features a 5-seater Chevrolet priced at just Rs 3,600, a figure that seems almost unimaginable by today’s standards. This discovery offers a nostalgic glimpse into an era when automobiles were both a status symbol and an emerging mode of transportation for the masses.
View this post on Instagram
The advertisement, published in a newspaper, claims to offer a remarkable deal on a “cheap and best” Chevrolet motorcar for a mere Rs 2,700. It emphasizes the vehicle’s suitability for unpaved roads and presents another appealing option: a 5-seater car from the same brand priced at Rs 3,675. Notably, one ad specifies the car’s availability in Lucknow, while the other offers delivery to multiple cities, including Calcutta, Delhi, Lucknow, and Dibrugarh.
For context, a budget-friendly 5-seater car in India today starts at several lakhs, making the Rs 3,600 price tag feel like a dream from a bygone era. The ad has sparked a wave of fascination on social media, with users marveling at how much the value of money has changed over the decades. Many pointed out that Rs 3,600 was a significant amount, equivalent to several lakhs today when adjusted for inflation.
This glimpse into the past has also drawn attention to the legacy of Chevrolet in India, where it enjoyed a strong presence for decades before eventually exiting the market in 2017. Social media users have shared interesting reactions to the post.
One user wrote on Instagram, “I am rich but in a different century.” Another commented, “Great days, I still miss those days.” A third user noted, “In the year 1936, the value of Rs 3,675 is now in the year 2024 is Rs 3,67,50,000.” Another user joked, “I am rich, but my treasures belong to a bygone century.” A fifth user remarked, “Must be very costly at that time.”
The advertisement serves as a reminder of the dramatic shifts in the automotive industry and consumer purchasing power over the years.
