Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pinto ‘Basics’ (1973)

“When you get back to basics, you get back to Ford.” Remember Ford Pinto when you need to do a bit of off-roading. Daily 70s Ad #280: Ford Pinto ‘Basics’ originally appeared in the October 15, 1973 issue of New … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Plymouth Volaré Wagon (1978)

“Don’t give up.” Volaré, whoa whoa! Daily 70s Ad #276: Plymouth Volaré Wagon originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: DeFranco Fever! (1973) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ’73 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (1972)

“A big, heavy car that’s built to be tough all over.” As tough as a bulldozer. You bet’cha! Daily 70s Ad #268: ’73 Oldsmobile Delta 88 originally appeared in the October 06, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ’77 Chevy Monte Carlo (1976)

“Like you, it’s an original.” Sexy. Daily 70s Ad #265: ’77 Chevy Monte Carlo originally appeared in the October 07, 1976 issue of Jet magazine. (Source: Jet) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Rodney Allen Rippy, ‘Take Life A Little Easier’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck (1974)

“This ’74 International grips the ground like a quarterhorse.” Anyone remember International Harvester vehicles? Daily 70s Ad #259: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Sesame Street – ‘Traffic Light’ (1970)

Happy Funshine Friday, everybody! Here’s a 1970s moment to lead you into the weekend. It’s a very short film entitled, “Traffic Light” that originally ran in November of 1970 on Sesame Street. Lots of nice, 70s-era vehicles and harried pedestrians … Continue reading