“I rode the Free Spirit 10-Speed 349 back-road miles for Sears. From Boston to Philadelphia in six days, and it’s still going strong.” Ride on! Sears ‘Free Spirit’ 10-Speed Bike originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s Culture
“Trax are priced to beat the competition.” Sporty! And under 10 bucks. Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ Watch (1972) … Continue reading
“$4.95 and both end panels from three boxes of any Kodak color film get you the Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ calendar watch of your choice.” Boxes of film! I think I may still have some in my freezer. Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ … Continue reading
Lee Riders Jeans. (Ebony magazine, August, 1976) “For those who think it’s time to get down to earth, back to basics.” Check out that “authentic western styling”! Lee Riders Jeans originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading
“When your little leaguers pull off the big one, lay it on ’em.” Love the look of this ad. Classic 70s. Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading
“Get the feel of a winner.” How could you lose with a sportshoe that cool?! Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously on Rad Ads: The ’78 Ford Bronco … Continue reading