1975 VINTAGE DODGE CAR, TRUCK & VAN ADVERTISING PROMO FILMS DART GRAN FURY ARROW GT JC10264a

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This series of promo film commercials for Dodge, part of the Chrysler Corporation, date to the 1970’s. In this era, consumers began to favor pony cars over muscle cars, especially after 1973 when the oil crisis hit and gas prices jumped from 3 to 12 dollars in a year. The 1975 Dodge Coronet opens the film as a white model rolls down the highway (:26). Hard top, sedan and wagon versions were available (:35). A baby blue four door model is looked to (:44). The hard top Coronet model came with either a canopy (1:15) or halo roof (1:23). The camera turns inward for internal features (1:47). A model lifts up the hood to inspect the standard features for the economy (3:10). Economical engines and axels are pointed to (3:37). A light is highlighted on the hood as a driver slams on the gas pedal (3:45) designed to warn the driver so they don’t waste gas. Tires were pointed to as a way of keeping gas costs low (3:58). Dodge looked to appease the needs of the small car buyer with the Dodge Dart (6:21). Exterior features are highlighted (6:30). A family loads into the spacious interior (6:49). The Dart, as many of their other makes and models of the year, was created with noise deadening materials (8:05). Dodge offered two gas saving engines (8:48). The standard axel from the previous year is compared to the economy axel (9:32). A fuel pacer system was offered as an available feature (10:03). Skis are loaded into the trunk of the Dodge Dart 360 Sport (10:35). A Dodge Charger Special Edition (12:19) marketed as a personal luxury car (12:47). Upholstery of the interior follows (12:58). The advertisement boasts one of the available features is a radio equipped with five different radio and tape units (14:03). Standard features are pointed out (14:52). The electronic ignition and battery life are noted to aide consumers in keeping fuel costs down (15:55). A family taking photographs during a trip opens the Dodge Plymouth Grand Fury segment designed to be family car (18:29). The full sized car sits ready to tow a trailer (18:38). The roomy interior is noted (18:56). The heavy trailer package (19:50) an interior optional features are depicted (20:08). A new low slip torque converter was added to help save fuel (20:34). The electronic lean burn engine follows (22:00). The four door (22:20) is compared to the two door (22:25). The camera spins around the full sized Dodge Monaco (23:43). The standard interior on a Royal Monaco is shown (24:31) including a deep shag carpet. Standard engine features are highlighted (27:09). An orange 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster parks on a snowy hill (28:51). The Trail Duster Sport’s interior follow (29:07). The vehicle was marketed towards those with active lifestyles. Trailering Towing Packages are compared (30:42). The vehicle take off down the hill in full time four wheel drive (30:53). A factory installed CB radio was available (31:20). The five different engine types available follow (31:57). The Plymouth Arrow was marketed as fuel and cost effective (34:55). The hatchback style is noted (35:03). The Arrow GS and GT (35:37) follow. The new 2,000 CC silent shaft engine (37:43) is displayed. A full water cup test is conducted on the engine (38:23). The 1975 full-sized Plymouth Gran Fury is seen (40:28). Standard interior features and available options (41:18) follow. The Gran Fury rides next to a horse and carriage through town (44:39). A vibrant red Plymouth Arrow GT (46:06) wheels to a stop. The Toyota Corolla Liftback SR5 (46:17) is compared to the Arrow. The MCA-Jet engine is uncovered under the hood (46:26). The interior features and available options of this model follow (48:06). The Toyota instrument panel is compared to that of the Dodge (48:27). Arrow GT’s interior (48:36) is compared to Toyota’s interior (48:45). The Arrow GT came with dual racing mirrors to appeal to consumer’s flashy side (48:55). The styled road wheels are noted (49:05). The model is compared to Ford’s new Fiesta Sport (49:19). Standard conveniences are highlighted (49:25) including the silent shaft jet engine (49:31). The vehicle came equipped with fuel saving overdrive (49:41). Center consoles and control panels compared (50:00). The Arrow GT had all around tinted glass (50:44). The Datsun B-210 GX is now compared to the Arrow GT (51:12). Maneuverability between the two (52:16). The 1978 Dodge Sapporo closes out the film (53:16). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit