(Click to enlarge) “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 … Continue reading
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(Click to enlarge) “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 … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “$2,899…the tough economy car from British Leyland.” From the makers of MGB, Jaguar, Triumph and Land Rover. Daily 70s Ad #220: British Leyland’s Austin Marina originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Every amenity has been considered and supplied, from thermostatically-controlled air-conditioning to AM/FM stereophonic radio with tape deck.” Dig this new breed of cat. Daily 70s Ad #216: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ originally appeared in the September 13, … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Plymouth Satellite. Because we believe a family car should be functional – but not dull.” Family car? Damn, I’ll take this as my mid-life crisis vehicle. Daily 70s Ad #212: Plymouth Satellite ‘Family Car’ originally appeared in … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Luxurious. Economical. Comfortable. Really ready for America.” The Opel Manta Luxus. An American classic? Daily 70s Ad #209: General Motors’ German Opel originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously … Continue reading