(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
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AMC Pacer Give-Away. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, May, 1976) “Three beautiful all-new 1976 AMC Pacers will be given away.” If it’s 1976 this weekend then today’s print ad had better comply. Daily 70s Ad #134: AMC Pacer Give-Away originally appeared in … Continue reading
“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.” Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “…The Volkswagen is short and high and really quite ugly.” A bit of rare, self-depreciating advertising. Daily 70s Ad #121: Volkswagen Bus originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.” Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Dodge Trucks Have Got It Where It (Really) Counts.” “Dodge Trucks.” Good advice for crossing the street safely. Hah! Get it? (Yeah. I’m sorry.) Daily 70s Ad #110: Dodge Pickups originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue … Continue reading