Daily 70s Ad: Ford Maverick, ‘A New Kind Of Luxury’ (1972)

“The surprising Maverick: A new kind of luxury in compact cars.” Look at all of that sweet, sweet luxury. Yellow-wall tires and everything. Daily 70s Ad #314: Ford Maverick, ‘A New Kind Of Luxury’ originally appeared in the November 17, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Johnny Horizon, ‘Let’s Clean Up America’ (1973)

“Johnny Horizon ’76 is a nationwide, action-oriented environmental awareness program…” President Nixon wants to prevent litter. Daily 70s Ad #313: Johnny Horizon, ‘Let’s Clean Up America’ originally appeared in the November, 1973 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Chevy El Camino (1978)

“Here’s the happy marriage of a sporty car and a practical truck.” A late ’78 ad, so we’re likely looking at the 1979 edition here. Daily 70s Ad #312: Chevy El Camino originally appeared in the November, 1978 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: George Harrison And The ‘Big Button’ (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “George Harrison: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind that Mo Ostin pushes the biggest button in the business.’” Harrison’s Dark Horse Records signs a distribution deal with Warner Brothers…and a Big Button. Daily 70s Ad #311: George … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Toyota Mark II (1972)

“Our brand new Mark II is the top of the Toyota line.” Electric clock – standard! Daily 70s Ad #310: Toyota Mark II originally appeared in the November 17, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Levi’s Sportswear Panatela Separates (1978)

“When you don’t want to follow the flock.” She really admires that Panatela Sportswear. Daily 70s Ad #309: Levi’s Sportswear Panatela Separates originally appeared in the November, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading