“Travel in your own motel-on-wheels!” This fine-looking Ford ad features a ’73 pickup with matching box cover and the Econoline Camper Special. I’ll take one of each. The ad originally appeared in the October 13, 1972 issue of Life magazine. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 70s Magazines
Wow, I’m really sorry I missed this event ushering in the 80s. Unfortunately, I was only 13 and living on the opposite coast. But, how’s this for a New Year’s Eve celebration at New York City’s Sheraton Centre? Wayland and … Continue reading
AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading
‘Pete’s Dragon’ soundtrack LP ad via Record World magazine November 1977 Here’s a colorful ad for Walt Disney Production’s Pete’s Dragon soundtrack. As you may remember, Pete’s Dragon is part live-action, part animated, and as the ad mentions, features Helen … Continue reading
Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, November, 1978) “We’d sell a lot more if they weren’t so damned durable.” A happy prisoner and his cheerful guards. Daily 70s Ad #320: Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear originally appeared in the November, … Continue reading
Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971) “Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.” Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine. *Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco November 20, … Continue reading