70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Sears Dynaglass Snow Tires (1971)

“With the exclusive traction groove down the center…” More winter wonderland action now with Sears Dynaglass Snow & Ice tires. The commercial aired in November of 1971. Sears Dynaglass Snow Tires Commercial, 1971 Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Animated … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Animated Firestone Tires (1978)

“They’ll put teeth in your winter driving.” Here’s a commercial cartoon for you featuring Firestone’s Snow Biters tires. These animated tires likely frightened the toddlers of America when this aired in November of 1978. Animated Firestone Tires Commercial, 1978 Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’73 Ford Pinto ‘Back To Basics’ (1972)

“When you get back to basics, you get back to Ford.” As I haven’t quite got a full month’s worth of winter holiday commercials ready to go, the next few will be “normal” spots. After that, it’ll be all-winter – … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’78 Ford Mustang II (1977)

“This is a great time to go Mustang!” Grab a 30-second look at the all-new 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia. It’s enough to make a knife-thrower’s assistant quit her job! The spot aired in November of 1977. ’78 Ford Mustang … Continue reading

70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré Wagon (1976)

“Economy with comfort. Now you can find both.” Here’s super-smooth singer Sergio Franchi again with another stylish Plymouth Volaré commercial. This one takes a look at the Volaré wagon. The spot aired in January of 1976 and was produced in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ (1976)

“The new small car with the accent on comfort.” Here’s internationally-renowned singer Sergio Franchi presenting the new Plymouth Volaré. You remember these spots, don’t you? This one aired in January of 1976 (produced in ’75). “Volare! Woah-oh…” Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ … Continue reading