Daily 70s Ad: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “A machine famous for not breaking down.” Also available in the “Sporty Grabber” style. Daily 70s Ad #148: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ originally appeared in the July, 1972 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “What it does is answer your phone in your voice and then records the message of your caller. It’s that simple.” Direct from the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show. What a concept! But will it catch on? Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “Celebrate The Bicentennial With A Stars & Stripes Gi.” Bicentennial-themed merch ruled the mid-70s. Daily 70s Ad #146: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Black Belt magazine. (Source: Black Belt) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Pants are striped to match the shirt, and feature a full-flare leg.” So very modern! Daily 70s Ad #145: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ originally appeared in the June, 1970 issue of Flying magazine. (Source: Flying) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Hot New Album On Motown Records & Tapes.” Jackson’s fourth solo L.P. Featuring the single, “You Need to Be Loved.” Daily 70s Ad #144: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dunlop ‘Fun Rubber’ (1978)

(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