Daily 70s Spot: Gremlin by American Motors Corporation (1970)

“If you had to compete with the three biggest car companies in America what would you do?” Yesterday we featured toy cars, today we have a “real” vehicle. Our Friday Daily 70s Spot is a humorous commercial for American Motors’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Wilt Chamberlain for Volkswagen Rabbit (1979)

“Volkswagen does it – again!” To cap off celebrity week, our Daily 70s Spot stars basketball great, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. Here we find Chamberlain selling the Volkswagen Rabbit. Commercial aired in October of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Volkswagen Rabbit (1976)

“The best car in the world for under $3,500.” Happy new week. Your Daily 70s Spot features the frisky Volkswagen Rabbit. Road & Track magazine likes the Rabbit better than Toyota, Datsun, Pinto, Vega and on and on. You can … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Concours (1977)

“A world class luxury compact.” Let’s roll into our Daily 70s Spot. Today we take a look at the Chevrolet Concours as the company shows off the vehicle during a European tour. Commercial aired in 1977. Daily 70s Spot #81: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ford Fairmont Futura (1978)

“$4,103.” Daily 70s Spot time. Would you like an elegant new Fairmont Futura for just over four thousand bucks? The Ford Motor Company sure hopes so. Commercial aired in May of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #75: Ford Fairmont Futura Commercial, … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Cincinnati Magazine (spring, 1971)

A very good, lazy Sunday to you. Let’s flip through a few back issues of Cincinnati Magazine and rip out some Rad Ads. These fun, fashion-forward print ads can be found in the March through May, 1971 issues. Click any … Continue reading