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

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)

“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pickups (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Works like a truck/rides like a car.” You don’t see many avocado green-colored Ford Pickups these days. Our loss! Daily 70s Ad #7: Ford Pickups originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ford Fiesta USA (1978)

“Europe’s most successful new car in history comes to America.” Time to roll our Daily 70s Spot out onto the highway and check its gas milage. Here we have a Ford car commercial featuring the German import, Fiesta. Spot aired … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Marquis ‘Blindfold Test’ (1971)

“Better ideas make better cars.” OK, let’s get our Daily 70s Spot on the road and drive it blindfolded. Please enjoy this Lincoln-Mercury Marquis commercial featuring blind testing against other luxury vehicles. Spot aired in April of 1971. *Note: 26 … Continue reading

(Post 1,000) Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ (1972)

“Shamefully low-priced.” Time to drive our Daily 70s Spot off the boat. Here we have a Lincoln-Mercury Capri imported car commercial featuring “The Sexy European.” Spot aired in November of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #285: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ Car … Continue reading