13171_9466_70s_commercials3
1970s
Mercedes Benz and Hertz Travel Commercial.Clip of car driving down the road in the rain. Mother is driving her children who are in the back seat drawing and playing. They are stopped at a road block. The construction man lets them pass, and the car continues to drive through heavy mud and rain. They pass by a sign that says detour. Announcer says that Mercedes Bend is a safe car that he is proud to have spent 8,000 dollars for his family’s safety. Europe Commercial begins. CU of statues and models appear. WS of building where statues are. Busy street life passes: people on street playing guitar, people crossing cars moving, traffic, Paris, beautiful footage of castles. Car passes through castle and announcer mentions how Hertz can take you there. Ends with tag line “The biggest should do more. It’s only right”.