Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)

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

Saturday 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

“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

Daily 70s Ad: Volkswagen Bus (1971)

(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

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)

(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

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Pickups (1977)

(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

Sunday 70s Spots: The New ’79 Chevrolets (1978)

“A fresh new slice of apple pie.” Howdy, lil’ fuel economists. Chevy weekend continues today with two commercials featuring the upcoming 1979 models. Both spots aired in October of 1978 and you can catch a look at the Caprice, Impala … Continue reading