#8 Old Style Crank Windows
The 47-years-old dad was taking his son on a ride on this astonishing 1979 beauty Chevrolet Blazer. During the ride, the child came across several appealing features in the car that is hard to find in new models and only restricted to old classic cars.
One of the appealing unknown feature of the car for the kid is the crank windows that needs to open manually rather than pressing a button.
#7 The Hidden Headlamps
Most of you have witnessed high power headlamps in the car looking so big and shiny. But have you ever come across 1950 to 1970’s models were cars had round headlamps and some of them have hidden headlamps that are situated behind the doors and appeal grill to the eyes of onlookers.
Yes, the grilled one where headlamps are hidden behind the grill in order to give a distinctive and more refined look to the car.
#6Fuel Fillers
One of the classic features of old era cars is rear-mounted fuel fillers that cannot be found in today’s generation of four wheelers. Ford brand made this experiment of putting fuel filler at the rear in order to give a classic touch to the vehicle.
The list does not end here as more to come ahead.
#5 The Shoulder Belt Option
General Motors was very much concerned about the safety of people riding in the car even during the 1960s and 19670s. Therefore, the brand introduced shoulder belts in the car for those who do not feel comfortable with the lap belt. These belts were specially featured that are attached to one side of lap belt buckle via slot cut in the shoulder belt buckle.
#4 Electronic Seat Belts
Since most of the people either forget to fasten up the seat belt in the car or simply do not want to do the same which might lead to hazardous repercussion.
Therefore, Honda motors came up with this idea of installing motorised seat belts that automatically fasten up the riders in the car with the mere sound of the buzzer that says, ‘Fasten Seat Belt’.
#3 Radio Presets
This was one of a revolutionized feature in old cars where one has to manually set the radio frequency. Looks like a cassette player, this radio presets device has 5 preset buttons that allowes you to preset the favored frequency.
Windows related are more to come.
#2 Appealing placement of Controls
Till now, all have witnessed the control panel, radio, Ac and other controls located on the front of the dashboard. However, 1980 Chevrolet Citation came up with all new revolutionary look with controls located in a unique manner like radio controls on the side. In addition, other controls were located in a vertical pattern rather than situated horizontally.
#1 Washer Bag
If you have bought 1960 Ford car, then you must have come across the unique looking washer bottle made out of rubber having a nozzle at the bottom.
