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Built to Outlast the ’70s

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This Chevrolet ad showcases a durable Chevy pickup being washed by a woman, paired with the headline: “You’ll still be washing it when other ’70s are washed up.” The message: Chevy trucks are tougher, longer-lasting, and outlive their competition.

How This Works:
The ad uses a playful twist on “washed up” to contrast longevity with obsolescence. By literally showing the truck being washed, it visually reinforces the claim that it will still be worth caring for long after other trucks have faded. The copy then backs the visual with engineering details, double-wall steel, independent suspension, and a new V8.

How You Can Reuse It:
Take a common phrase and flip it to serve your product benefit, then show a literal scene that reinforces the twist. Pair the visual metaphor with one or two sharp proof points to ground the claim. This combo creates memorability, clarity, and confidence in a single glance.

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Rahcel Payne
Rahcel PayneCopywriter
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Dayo OluwaseunCMO
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