“Gasoline is Shell’s No.1 product.” (Shell commercial, 1972)

“Shell products perform.”

Let’s drive our Daily 70s Spot up a mountain and across a riverbed. Here’s a Shell gasoline commercial featuring the 8-wheel-drive “Dragon Wagon” test vehicle. Spot aired in July of 1972.

Hey, I get the name tie-in here. It’s because petroleum comes from ancient dragon bones. I’m sure of it.

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: McDonald’s ‘Family Reunion’ (1978)