“With its spectacular whoops, catapults and mini-mountains, AMA’s Superbowl of Motocross VII in the L.A. Coliseum was some kind of a challenge.” The winner? Yamaha star, Mike Bell. Daily 70s Ad #256: Champion, ‘Superbowl Of Motocross’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading
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(Click to enlarge) “The world’s best fairing just got painted your color.” According to Wikipedia, Vetter Fairing Company was sold in ’78 and went bankrupt a few years after that. Daily 70s Ad #170: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer originally appeared in … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Dunlop has done a lot of serious racing to give you tires that are fun to ride on.” Yes, “Fun Rubber.” Someone thought this was a great idea. And they were right! Daily 70s Ad #143: Dunlop … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Today, as always, the standard of the world.” I can’t help but think of the 1973 Robert Blake film, Electra Glide in Blue. Daily 70s Ad #129: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ originally appeared in the July, … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Different strokes for different folks.” I’ll take one of each. Daily 70s Ad #66: Yamaha ‘Little Folks’ Motorcycles originally appeared in the January, 1972 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine. (Source: American Motorcyclist) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “20 million people have switched to Champion Spark Plugs.” Featuring English racing champion John Cooper at California’s Ontario Motor Speedway in ’71. Daily 70s Ad #41: Champion Spark Plug Motorcycle Classics originally appeared in the January, … Continue reading