(Click to enlarge) “The world’s best fairing just got painted your color.” According to Wikipedia, Vetter Fairing Company was sold in ’78 and went bankrupt a few years after that. Daily 70s Ad #170: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer originally appeared in … Continue reading
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(Click to enlarge) “Colesta. It’s silky. But it’s no sissy.” Hey, look at those silky dudes lifting weights. Daily 70s Ad #161: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ originally appeared in the June 05, 1978 issue of New York magazine. (Source: … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Where the fun never sets!” Wayne Newton alert! Daily 70s Ad #157: Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: Orange Coast) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading
“Save energy with sunshine.” It’s time to switch on the tube for some dusty, 1970s commercials. Our theme this weekend is home improvement and the do-it-yourself spirit. First, we have a Black & Decker Workmate commercial featuring Bob Lilly of … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Dunlop has done a lot of serious racing to give you tires that are fun to ride on.” Yes, “Fun Rubber.” Someone thought this was a great idea. And they were right! Daily 70s Ad #143: Dunlop … Continue reading
“Beer makes it good. Schlitz makes it great.” Alrighty, today we’ve got beer commercials on tap. First up, a spot for Tuborg Gold linking Viking archery to modern day darts. After that, a Schlitz commercial with a state fair theme. … Continue reading