Daily 70s Ad: Datsun ‘Miniature Musclecar’ (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “A neat little machine that handles like a sports car…” “From Nissan with pride.” Daily 70s Ad #242: Datsun ‘Miniature Musclecar’ originally appeared in the June 09, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Golden Vee Shirts (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “You only pay for the shirt.” I’m seeing a design that looks like a mustard and ketchup incident. Daily 70s Ad #241: Golden Vee Shirts originally appeared in the September 13, 1976 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Mountain, ‘Mississippi Queen’ (Live ’70)

Welcome to Monday! It’s time for some brain-busting music from hard rock heroes, Mountain. Here’s the band performing “Mississippi Queen” live in New York, circa 1970. The clip comes from the rarely-seen movie, The Day The Music Died, which made … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sears ‘Spyder 500’ Kid’s Bike (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “A bucket banana seat with sports car styling.” Featuring the fancy, daisy-covered, white basket & seat model. Daily 70s Ad # 240: Sears ‘Spyder 500’ Kid’s Bike originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Desert Inn & Country Club, Las Vegas (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Enjoy the glamour, the glitter, the fun and excitement in one of America’s most luxurious resort hotels.” Nicknamed “The D.I.” Opened in 1950. Owned by Howard Hughes in the 1970s. Shuttered in August, 2000. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Oldsmobile Omega & Cutlass (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Who says an ‘economy’ car has to look like an economy car?” I never really thought about it before, but the name “OLDsmobile” doesn’t really conjure up images of things new and cutting-edge, does it? Daily 70s … Continue reading