Daily 70s Ad: General Motors’ German Opel (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Luxurious. Economical. Comfortable. Really ready for America.” The Opel Manta Luxus. An American classic? Daily 70s Ad #209: General Motors’ German Opel originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art’ (1970)

(click to enlarge) “Son of the famous Col. Jim Beam.” Kentucky Rocker. Daily 70s Ad #208: Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art’ originally appeared in the June 19, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: New … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “Featuring: ‘Stranded in the Jungle.’” A cool one for the New York Dolls second L.P., released May 10, 1974 . Daily 70s Ad #207: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ originally appeared in the June 22, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Special clothes for special times, all in friendly fabrics that keep coming back for more.” That doesn’t look 100% safe. Daily 70s Ad #206: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ originally appeared in the August, 1973 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Adidas ‘Back to School’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “It’s been a great summer, but now’s the time to gear-up to the new school season, In adidas.” This kid looks like a Brit Rocker from the early 90s. Daily 70s Ad #205: Adidas ‘Back to School’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Kickin’ Jeans (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Exclusive Gusset in the crotch allows same freedom of movement as our professional karate uniforms.” I came across this one last night browsing magazine back issues. I’ve seen this amazing ad posted elsewhere but it certainly bears … Continue reading