Battered by inflation, an energy crisis, and new low-lead gasoline, the American car shoppers of 1974 really weren’t in the mood for happy advertising that promised ethereal virtues such as spirit, pride of ownership, or neighborhood one-upmanship. Instead, the car ads of the day—at least a good number of them–reflected the nation’s collective sour mood, and focused on … Continue reading Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1974