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

Daily 70s Ad: Volkswagen Bus (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “…The Volkswagen is short and high and really quite ugly.” A bit of rare, self-depreciating advertising. Daily 70s Ad #121: Volkswagen Bus originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.” Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading