1969 GM Corvette “You Don’t Paint Greatness on a Car” – Framed 15x20 Vintage Print

Classic Car & Body Shop Wall Art for Enthusiasts and Collectors
This original 1969 General Motors 2-page print ad is more than another piece of automotive history — it’s a snapshot of how cars were really refinished back in the day. Before plastic sheeting, before digital paint systems, before half the tools we have now… we masked cars with newspaper, a roll of tape, and a whole lot of patience.

If you worked in a body shop, sprayed lacquer, or spent time around the trade, this ad hits home immediately. “You don’t paint greatness on a car” was GM’s message — but every painter knew the other line too:

👉 “Paint can make ’em what they ain’t.”

The Corvette in the ad sits exactly how we remember them — masked tight, wheels wrapped, glass covered with the Sunday news — all under that warm shop lighting that only old-school painters know.

A perfect piece for body men, painters, restorers, Corvette fans, GM collectors, or anyone who appreciates craftsmanship the way it used to be. Makes a great gift for the car lover who spent years behind a spray gun.

Nostalgic Room Decor for Collectors & Craftsmen: Framed 15 x 20

✔ Original 1969 GM Print: Authentic two-page magazine ad, carefully aligned and combined.
✔ Permanently Dry Mounted: Smooth, wrinkle-free finish — no flimsy magazine pages here.
✔ White Mat Included: Clean and crisp, drawing the eyes right to the Corvette and painter.
✔ Modern Matte Black Frame: 1¼" frame crafted in-house for a polished look.
✔ Protected and Ready to Hang: Clear glass, dust cover, and hanging hardware included.
✔ Overall Size: Approximately 15" × 20".
✔ Note: As with all two-page vintage ads, a faint centerline may be visible — part of its authentic history.

What Sets Our Prints Apart

This isn’t just a magazine page tossed in a frame.
Each piece is dry-mounted, matted, and handcrafted to bring old automotive art back to life — preserving the stories, skills, and craftsmanship that shaped the car world.

Craftsmanship Matters.
At Vintage Art Garage, we’re preserving a little automotive and body shop history one print at a time.

🔗 Explore More Classic GM Prints Here:  GM Collection Link