Adman Is Selling More Than His Crappy Old Car in This Ridiculous Faux-Epic Ad

A bit of agency self-promotion, too

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Entertainingly overblown homemade ads for used cars are now part of a burgeoning tradition. But an Australian adman, backed by his agency, is throwing his hat into the ring to good effect.

The spot below for an old and battered two-door hatchback—a 1999 Holden Barina worth maybe $2,000 at best—is mostly a sight gag playing on the slick tropes often used in commercials for new cars. David Johns, the owner, features prominently, complete with smug grin, suit (but no tie) and aviators.

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