Coca Cola Ads

These are just a small portion of the ads that we have for sale. None of these are reproductions, all are original. Most of these are large ads, larger than our scanner bed. Therefore the view shown on the page may not completely show the ad. They are placed in a plastic bag with a cardboard backboard for protection. Please e-mail us with your specific interests.

These ads are listed chronologically with the oldest ads listed first.


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Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad shows a large hand holding a full bottle of chilled Coke in front of a steam whistle indicating the end of the day. The only words in the ad is the large headline urging you to "Work Refreshed". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outside edges of this ad are not visible in the scanned image.
September 22, 1941
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Coke 18

"A bright home leads to pleasant living" October 1941
Better Homes & Gardens
1
$5.00 View Coke 8
Full color 9" x 12" ad with a patriotic sense to it. The ad has a drawing of a hot soldier on a march with a pack and rifle over his shoulder. He has stopped to wipe his brow and spots a sign that says Drink Coca-Cola which causes him to exclaim "Howdy, friend". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 17, 1942
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Coke 26

"Let's talk about homes...and flowers" November 1942
Better Homes & Gardens
0
$5.00 View Coke 5
Coke preferred by our fighting men. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. August 30, 1943
Life magazine
1
$5.00 View Coke 2
"Have a "Coke"=Welcome, Friends...or how to get along in Alaska" Soldiers in wartime Alaska. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. September 20, 1943
Life magazine
1
$5.00 View Coke 6
The Neighbors Show off their Victory Garden October 1943
Better Homes & Gardens
1
$5.00 View Coke 1
Full color 10" x 13" ad shows three ladies brown-bagging it at the office. The ad headline has the message "Office lunch...Have a Coke". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 7, 1947
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 16

Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad that shows three young ladies sitting at a soda fountain. The ad headline reminds us to "Pause to Refresh...at Everybody's Club". This is an ad from a back cover and has a little staining along the right side. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 16, 1948
Time magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 15

Three color 8" x 11" ad. The ad is actually for Westinghouse but they are discussing a Coca-Cola cup vending machine they have designed.
February 16, 1948
Time magazine
1
$4.00
View Coke 14

Full color 8 1/2" x 12" ad for the Delicious and Refreshing Coca-Cola. The ad has a picture of a young Pfc. playing a piano while a younger boy plays a small guitar and sings while a pretty girl leans over the soldier's shoulder while holding a platter that contains three bottles of Coke. The ad headline reminds us that "Serving Coke serves hospitality". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 1951
Better Homes & Garden
0
$4.50
View Coke 27

Full color 9 3/4" x 13 1/2" drawing of a larger than life Santa Claus drinking from a bottle of Coca-Cola with a huge smile on his face. In the foreground are two little children holding the refrigerator door open so they can load bottles of Coke from a cardboard six-pack onto the top shelf. The ad headline says it all "For Santa". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 11, 1950
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Coke 19

Full color 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" ad has a large, colorful drawing of a jovial Santa sitting at his desk in front of his Good Boys and Girls book with a Coke in one hand and his book of notes in the other. The ad headline says "...talk about being good!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 10, 1951
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Coke 20

Fisherman with two cokes. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. May 26, 1952
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Coke 4
Full color 7" x 10 1/2" ad shows a large Santa smiling as he holds a bottle of Coke while two children are underneath him smiling up at him as they open presents.
December 1952
American Girl
1
$4.50
View Coke 10

Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that is a larger version of the previous ad. A large, red-cheeked and jolly Santa Claus is holding a bottle of Coke above a drawing of two little children who are opening their gifts with joy. The ad headline says "...and now the gift for thirst". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 8, 1952
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Coke 24

Full color 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad with a drawing of a young man being shown the "Family Photograph" book by the mother of his girl friend. The girl friend is just walking into the room bringing a platter with three bottles of Coca-Cola and is looking at Mom to catch any hints of approval.
February 1954
Woman's Day
1
$4.50
View Coke 21

Full color 6" x 9" ad with a picture of several people are sitting on the floor enjoying Coke while they talk and play records. The ad headline reminds us that "Almost everyone appreciates the best".
April 1955
National Geographic
1
$4.50
View Coke 30

Jolly Santa with a Coke. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. December 5, 1955
Life magazine
1
$5.00 View Coke 3
Man pouring a glass of Coke for one of two women. Picture has red background with water droplets to indicate sparkle. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. February 27, 1956
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Coke 7
Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a young couple drinking their Cokes. The ad is on a red background with drawn in water droplets on it. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 3, 1956
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 12

Full color 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" ad has a softly drawn picture of a couple sitting at a table enjoying Coke while, behind them, a man works at a drawing while others watch. The ad headline says "At Lake Louise, too...'Sign of Good Taste'".
July 1957
National Geographic
1
$4.50
View Coke 29

Full color 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" ad has a picture by Jack Potter of people enjoying Coke in front of a Maharaja's Palace in India. The ad headline describes the Coca-Cola sign as being known "All over the world...Sign of Good Taste".
October 1957
National Geographic
1
$4.50
View Coke 28

"Be really refreshed...with ice cold Coke" Couple sailing on a bright sunny day with him drinking a coke while she holds the rudder. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. May 11, 1959
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Coke 9
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for the soft drink that always refreshes. The ad has a picture of a young lady in a white prom dress standing shyly as four male suited arms reach into the picture offering her bottles of ice-cold Coke with straws protruding from the tops. The ad headline encourages you to "Be really refreshed!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
January 16, 1960
Saturday Evening Post
1
$4.50
View Coke 33

Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for the soft drink that is best to Celebrate with. The ad has a picture of a young couple who, still wearing their graduation gowns, are running down the cement steps in excitement as they hold their diplomas and look to see what is ahead. The ad headline says "What a Refreshing New Feeling...what a special zing...you get from Coke". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 9, 1961
Look magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 31

Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for the wonderful taste of Coke. The ad has a picture of a couple that are riding up to the top of the ski slope in a chair lift that has them enclosed in a red pod. The man is taking a drink from his bottle of Coke and the word "Zing!" is floating into the mountain air. The ad headline assures you that "Only Coke gives you that Refreshing New Feeling". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 13, 1962
Look magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 32

Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad with several different small photos of Coke being cooled and being enjoyed. There are seven different sections of text that say "Coke means only Coca-Cola...and Coca-Cola means only Coke...each is a registered trade-mark which identifies only the product of The Coca-Cola Company". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 24, 1962
Life magazine
&
October, 1962
McCall's
2
$4.50
View Coke 22

Full color 9" x 12" ad has a photo of a lady in a red dress sitting at a table with a man who seems to be wearing a clown suit. The are both drinking Coke but their eyes are only on each other. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
March 1963
Better Homes & Gardens
1
$4.50
View Coke 25

Full color 9" x 12 1/2" ad with another way to enjoy Coke. The ad has a picture that shows an opened bottle of Coca-Cola waiting to be poured into a glass that is filled with some unusual ice cubes. Behind these is a plastic ice cube tray that is filled with ice cubes that had different berries, cherries, mint and lime dropped into them before it was frozen. The ad calls it a "Refreshing New Feeling". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 24-31, 1963
Saturday Evening Post
1
$4.00
View Coke 34

Full color 10" x 12" ad showing an attractive lady at a sporting event having bottles of Coke passed to by all the admiring men around her. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
October 25, 1963
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 13

Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo taken from high up an Autumn tree. The photo shows a young couple who were busily working on gathering leaves from their yard before they stopped to enjoy bottles of Coke. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 16, 1965
Look magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 23

Full color 10" x 13" shows a pair of twin girls in matching white outfits riding a tandem bike that is loaded down with Coke cases. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 10, 1966
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 11

Full color 10" x 12 1/2" ad with a Fishing Theme. The ad features a close-up of a half filled bottle where, when looking inside, you can see a man surf fishing. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
July 26, 1968
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Coke 17

Full color 10" x 13 1/2" ad that has a tie-in with McDonald's Restaurant. The ad has a photo of two cups filled with Coke sitting on a red countertop. The ad headline lets you know that "When you order Coca-Cola, you get Coca-Cola". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. September 20, 1968
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Restaurant 11

Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad has a tie-in with McDonald's Restaurant. The ad has a photo of a well-marked Coca-Cola dispenser pouring liquid refreshment into a McDonald's cup. The ad headline reminds the public that "At McDonald's we serve you the real thing." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 1, 1972
Life magazine
2
$4.00
View Restaurant 10









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