70s Spots: Ford Granada ‘In Germany’ (1976)

“The new Ford Granada came to Germany to match the quiet of its ride with a $20,000 Mercedes-Benz.” The brave Ford Granada went to Bavaria to compare itself to Mercedes-Benz. According to this commercial from December, 1976 – it survived. … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’75 General Motors Compact Cars (1974)

“There may never be a better time to move to a GM compact.” On this lazy Sunday, we have another car commercial for you. Here we find General Motors showing off their line of upcoming compact vehicles for 1975; Chevrolet … Continue reading

70s Spots: Chevy – ‘Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie’ (1974)

“America – what do you love best?” Here’s a real summertime in America treat for ya. It’s Chevy with their “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet” theme song. The commercial aired on the last day of 1974. Chevy: ‘Baseball, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré & Arrow (1978)

“Meet the Plymouth Arrows for ’78.” Two spots for Plymouth today. First up, William Christopher (M*A*S*H) and Richard Kline (Three’s Company) appear in a spot for Volaré. If you can identify the third actor, who looks familiar, but I just … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’77 Ford Pinto (1976)

“America’s best-selling small car last year is an even better idea for ’77.” Happy Friday! Here’s a perky spot for the 1977 Ford Pinto that aired in December of 1976. Go on, ride the Pony! ’77 Ford Pinto Commercial, 1976 … Continue reading