(Click to enlarge) “Works like a truck. Rides like a car.” You just don’t see that shade of brown in a paint finish anymore. And I’m OK with that. Daily 70s Ad #186: Ford Pickup ‘Rides Like A Car’ originally … Continue reading
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(Click to enlarge) “We’ve been calling it the ‘Easy Handler.’” A special Ford Gran Torino double shot today. Two “of nine all-new Torinos for 1972.” Daily 70s Ad #179: Ford Gran Torino Duo originally appeared in April 28 and June … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Red, white and blue!The new Sprint Option includes this racy color scheme.” Which variation is right for you?! It’s so hard to choose. Better go with red, white and blue for the holiday. Daily 70s Ad #174: … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “The Limited Edition Sebring 79. Only 1292 available.” A fancy set of wheels with removable sunroof, fog lights and a nifty racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #167: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ originally appeared in the April, 1979 … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “DATSUN SAVES…About a gallon of gasoline a day.” Nissan wants you to “help ease our energy crisis” by buying a Datsun 1200. Daily 70s Ad #164: Datsun Saves ‘Gas Can’ originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue … Continue reading
“Midas built a business for people who can’t wait.” Today, I’ve got two car-related commercials (from February and November of 1977) starring Herb Edleman. First, a spot for Midas and after that, one for Texaco. 1970s folks will best remember … Continue reading