Saturday 70s Spots: Chevrolet Caprice & Malibu (1977)

“See what’s new today – in a Chevrolet.” Welcome to Chevy weekend ’cause – why the heck not? Here’s two commercials that aired in November of 1977. The first spot is for the Caprice, the second, for the “New-Size” Malibu. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Datsun 200-SX (1977)

(Click ad to enlarge) “A sporty car with everything but a sports car price.” Yeah. That looks just like a sports car. Hell, it’s practically a Formula 1. Daily 70s Ad #99: Datsun 200-SX originally appeared in the March, 1977 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: GMC Pick-Up Camper (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s built to carry two kinds of campers.” I’m sure it’s perfectly safe – but you aren’t getting me in that thing while zipping down the highway. Daily 70s Ad #96: GMC Pick-Up Camper originally appeared … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The only U.S. sub-compact with a standard six-cylinder engine.” A sexy backside from 40-years-ago. Daily 70s Ad #93: AMC Gremlin originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Triumph TR7 (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The shape of things to come.” It may have been “the shape of things to come,” but in 1981 production ceased. Daily 70s Ad #84: Triumph TR7 originally appeared in the May 24, 1976 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Charger Topper (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “We topped it ourselves with a free vinyl roof.” The Charger Topper X – with a front grill that looks like an electric shaver. Daily 70s Ad #80: Dodge Charger Topper originally appeared in the April … Continue reading