Daily 70s Ad: Honda ST-90 Trail Bike (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “She’ll love you more for it.” An afternoon’s shopping on a trail bike. Daily 70s Ad #151: Honda ST-90 Trail Bike originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Zenith Chromacolor TV (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “See the brilliant realism of the Chromacolor picture in a TV set big enough for family viewing – yet compact enough to fit almost anywhere.” Not all 1970s TVs were giant beasts sitting in the living room. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Haggar Seersucker Slacks (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “Southern comfort in seersuckers and solids.” Ah, mint juleps on the veranda in seersucker slacks. How divine. Daily 70s Ad #149: Haggar Seersucker Slacks originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Previously on … 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: Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “What it does is answer your phone in your voice and then records the message of your caller. It’s that simple.” Direct from the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show. What a concept! But will it catch on? Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “Celebrate The Bicentennial With A Stars & Stripes Gi.” Bicentennial-themed merch ruled the mid-70s. Daily 70s Ad #146: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Black Belt magazine. (Source: Black Belt) … Continue reading