Framed Vintage Motorola Cellular Phones Advertisement Poster
Vintage Advertising Memorabilia

Framed Vintage Motorola Cellular Phones Advertisement Poster

This item is a framed, monochrome advertising poster for Motorola Cellular Phones, featuring a cinematic, film-noir aesthetic. The image depicts a man in a pinstripe suit, resembling a classic 1930s gangster, holding a large early-model cellular 'brick' phone. The background shows bullet holes in a concrete wall, reinforcing the outlaw theme. The text includes the tagline 'You'll never catch me, copper.' and 'Motorola Cellular Phones... when you're always on the run.' along with the classic Motorola 'M' logo. The poster is presented in a black metal frame with an off-white mat board. Physically, the poster appears to be a lithographic print on paper. The style suggests an 1980s production era, parodying 1930s-40s cinema to market then-new mobile technology. There are visible surface reflections on the glass from overhead lighting. The condition appears good within the frame, showing no obvious signs of fading or water damage, though the print has a textured look that may be part of the original graphic design or slight surface rippling. The craftsmanship of the piece is professional, utilizing bold typography and high-contrast photography common in high-budget corporate advertising of the late 20th century.

Estimated Value

$450 - $650

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Advertising Memorabilia

Appraised On

May 15, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $650

Item Description

This item is a framed, monochrome advertising poster for Motorola Cellular Phones, featuring a cinematic, film-noir aesthetic. The image depicts a man in a pinstripe suit, resembling a classic 1930s gangster, holding a large early-model cellular 'brick' phone. The background shows bullet holes in a concrete wall, reinforcing the outlaw theme. The text includes the tagline 'You'll never catch me, copper.' and 'Motorola Cellular Phones... when you're always on the run.' along with the classic Motorola 'M' logo. The poster is presented in a black metal frame with an off-white mat board. Physically, the poster appears to be a lithographic print on paper. The style suggests an 1980s production era, parodying 1930s-40s cinema to market then-new mobile technology. There are visible surface reflections on the glass from overhead lighting. The condition appears good within the frame, showing no obvious signs of fading or water damage, though the print has a textured look that may be part of the original graphic design or slight surface rippling. The craftsmanship of the piece is professional, utilizing bold typography and high-contrast photography common in high-budget corporate advertising of the late 20th century.

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