Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

“The Big Green Team.” Time for the Saturday 70s Spot. Here we find actor David Doyle, of Charlie’s Angels fame, as coach and spokesperson for National Car Rental. The commercial aired in October of 1978. Get in there and really…rent! … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt ‘Camping’ (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “How did Dodge Colt put so much in such a little car?” Is that real wood siding? It’s almost like a little log cabin. Daily 70s Ad #67: Dodge Colt ‘Camping’ originally appeared in the January … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Presenting Datsun 610 (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Own a Datsun Original.” Meet the new Datsuns – in 1970s yellow. Daily 70s Ad #58: Presenting Datsun 610 originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Camaro & Monte Carlo (1978)

Today we have a pair of Chevrolet commercials for you to test drive. First up, a spot introducing the brand new Camaro Berlinatta model. After that, you can view the luxury of the Chevy Monte Carlo. Chevy Camaro Berlinetta Commercial, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Mustang ‘Golfer’ (1972)

(Click on ad to enlarge) “What makes Mustang different is the way it looks, handles, and makes you feel.” You don’t see many avocado green interiors these days. Such a shame. Daily 70s Ad #49: Ford Mustang ‘Golfer’ originally appeared … Continue reading