Daily 70s Spot #531: ’79 Lincoln Versailles (Bart Starr, 1978)

“Few cars are designed with such uniqueness…” Here’s Bart Starr, Head Coach of the Green By Packers, showing off the upcoming ’79 Lincoln Versailles. The Versailles was only produced for four years and was Lincoln’s answer to the Cadillac Seville. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)

“Mr. Goodwrench understands your GM car…” The end of another week has come around again, so let’s wrap up our ’77-’78 thing with two spots for GM’s Mr. Goodwrench. First, we find a driver complaining of a “ka thump” sound … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #515, 516: Ford Futura & Granada (1977)

“A dramatic combination of styling & technology for 1978…and beyond.” Two spots for Ford today. Firstly, a space age commercial for the 1978 Ford Futura featuring the 2001 theme. Second, a spot for Ford Granada with a side-by-side comparison to … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #508, 509: Chevy Chevelle Laguna & Malibu (1973)

“Come with us.” Another lazy Sunday and it’s time to wrap up 1973 Week here at the ‘Disco. Let’s do that with two Chevy Chevelle spots that aired in November of ’73. First, we have a dramatic look at the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #493: Chevy Wagon ‘Luggage Rack’ (1971)

“Chevrolet is offering a luggage rack at no charge.” 1971 today and a spot from Chevrolet. Here we find the Chevy and Chevelle wagons with a free luggage rack on offer. What’s especially cool about this spot is it was … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #488, 489: Volkswagen Scirocco & Rabbit (1975)

“The hot one.” Two spots in the showroom now for Volkswagen. Firstly, we find the Scirocco speeding across the desert (in its second year of production). Second, one for the Rabbit featuring Road & Track magazine accolades. Both commercials aired … Continue reading