Toyota Celica ST. (‘LIFE’ magazine, August 20, 1971)
“Economy cars don’t usually do a standing 1/4 mile in 17.5 seconds. But the Celica can.”
Ain’t she a beaut’? Check out those hood vents and rally stripes. The electronic clock comes standard too! Daily 70s Ad #225: Toyota Celica ST originally appeared in the August 20, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Cancún Vacation, Mexico (1976)
Cancún Vacation, Mexico. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, September, 1976)
“1,000 years ago, Cancún was an island of unspoiled beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. Today, it still is.”
Sometimes it occurs to me that the young models in these ads are now senior citizens. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, of course. But, time marches ever forward, doesn’t it? Daily 70s Ad #224: Cancún Vacation, Mexico originally appeared in the September, 1976 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Cottager’s ‘Print Charmers’ Dresses (1972)
Harry Belafonte and Animal can’t be beat. (‘The Muppet Show,’ 1978)
Good morning, Bionic pals. Here’s a two-minute slice of joyful 1970s noise to get your weekend started off right – Harry Belafonte engaging in a drum duel with Animal. Who will emerge victorious?
The clip in question was produced for episode 314 of The Muppet Show in November of 1978. Let’s rumble!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ (1971)
Cottager’s ‘Print Charmers’ Dresses. (‘New York’ magazine, September 04, 1972)
“Sweetheart necklines compliment these soft new prints to add up to a charming Fall duo from Cottager.”
Who’s that on the right? Bianca Jagger? Victoria Principal? Daily 70s Ad #223: Cottager’s ‘Print Charmers’ Dresses originally appeared in the September 04, 1972 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Three-Wheeled VW Trike (1978)
Three-Wheeled VW Trike. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, August, 1978)
“Wil-Mac VW Trikes are fun and economical to build and ride.”
Badass! Daily 70s Ad #222: Three-Wheeled VW Trike originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Anne Murray At Capital Records (1979)
Anne Murray At Capital Records. (‘Billboard’ magazine, July 14, 1979)
“Capital Records is proud to announce the re-signing of Anne Murray.”
70s fans will remember Anne Murray from her top 10 hits “Snowbird” (1970) and “You Needed Me” (1978). Daily 70s Ad #221: Anne Murray At Capital Records originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: British Leyland’s Austin Marina (1974)