The 70’s were an iconic time to be an advertising man, political correctness was unheard of and all that was needed for a successful advertising campaign was a product with women on, in, under or around it. Or all of the above. Preferably all of the above.
Take a look at these quintessentially 70’s advertisements for the Norton Commando and enjoy a brief trip back to a simpler, larger haired and more colourful time.
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