The year was 2007 - Aussies were backing Kevin Rudd all the way to lead the country to glory. Nine years on and our current poltical system is in a state of disrepute. One thing we can surely agree on though, is this clever ad from European car company Skoda that also launched that year. Set against the quintessential Australian backdrop - the beach, need we say it - it showcases the company's craftsmanship and engineering.
Take a look: