Christmas cards

[exeric]

I happened upon the AMCA ad for Christmas stuff and noticed there are no Christmas Cards. That seems like a huge oversight as I would be an easy mark for that. I used to buy Harley-Davidson Christmas cards back in the 80s and 90s, before H-D went to the dark side and pretended they didn't make anything before 2010. They offered some beautiful vintage themed cards that were from original art (but good photos would have also been nice). My non-motorcycles friends loved them as they weren't the usual secular, glittery, snow scenes. I think the AMCA paraphernalia company could do well with motorcycle themed cards and it doesn't have to be limited to Christmas. However, if you asked me to my face, I would say no bikes after 1953, and American, and British, & Euro centric with the emphasis on American.

[exeric]

I didn't want to over-write Robbie's tribute to his Father in Law. For whatever reason, I couldn't post on the suggestion category. My Uncle Doug also flew many missions in Viet Nam as a Navy pilot, so I have to wonder if they knew (of) each other?

[Skirted]

I happened upon the AMCA ad for Christmas stuff and noticed there are no Christmas Cards. That seems like a huge oversight as I would be an easy mark for that. I used to buy Harley-Davidson Christmas cards back in the 80s and 90s, before H-D went to the dark side and pretended they didn't make anything before 2010. They offered some beautiful vintage themed cards that were from original art (but good photos would have also been nice). My non-motorcycles friends loved them as they weren't the usual secular, glittery, snow scenes. I think the AMCA paraphernalia company could do well with motorcycle themed cards and it doesn't have to be limited to Christmas. However, if you asked me to my face, I would say no bikes after 1953, and American, and British, & Euro centric with the emphasis on American.

Eric I agree fully. For the past few years I downloaded and filed the original old Christmas images from a manufacturer or magazine covers that Robbie posted here over the years (Thanks Robbie). From these images I custom make a special personalized fold-out card through the Vista Print website every year using one of them. Usually I'll just do 1 or 2 dozen as its for special people. Always get positive feedback even from non motorcycle folks. It takes me a few hours to complete a card outside and inside as I only use the software once a year!

As I'm sure you will agree, the artwork of the early 20th century time period cannot not be duplicated today....in my opinion, and this seems like a good way to keep it alive.

Which reminds me I need to get busy on this years card! Here is an example of one of several images I've used. Yes I use HD images as well.

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[PaulCDF]

Eric that is a fantastic idea!

[exeric]

That makes a beautiful card, Jason; great idea.

[hacksaw01]

Interesting

[pem]

Here ya go! 1912
1912 Nov. M.I..jpg