Daily 70s Ad: Plymouth Gold Duster (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “It’s trunk is really a whopper.” They don’t charge you for the vinyl roof. Such a deal! Daily 70s Ad #158: Plymouth Gold Duster originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Explorer & Maverick (1977)

“It’s a better idea.” Happy Father’s Day! Our theme for today is Ford vehicles. Coming up first, we have a Ford “Limited Edition” Explorer pickup commercial. After that, a “Limited Edition” Maverick spot. Both spots aired in February of 1977. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “A machine famous for not breaking down.” Also available in the “Sporty Grabber” style. Daily 70s Ad #148: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ originally appeared in the July, 1972 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)

AMC Pacer Give-Away. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, May, 1976) “Three beautiful all-new 1976 AMC Pacers will be given away.” If it’s 1976 this weekend then today’s print ad had better comply. Daily 70s Ad #134: AMC Pacer Give-Away originally appeared in … Continue reading