
12 Vintage Car Showroom Gimmicks That Have Vanished
Once upon a time, car showrooms were more circus than showroom, drawing in crowds with spectacle, fantasy, and flair.
Once upon a time, car showrooms were more circus than showroom, drawing in crowds with spectacle, fantasy, and flair.
In the 1980s, automakers pushed the boundaries of dashboard design, blending analog mechanics with early digital innovation. Many of the features that once defined the era have been replaced, redesigned, or forgotten entirely.
These car repair kits once filled garages across America but disappeared as technology and professional service became more accessible.
Renting a car in the 1980s was a very different experience from what travelers are used to today. Many of the systems and habits that once defined the rental world have disappeared in favor of digital efficiency and modernized fleets.
These 15 forgotten features from 1980s trucks remind us that old-school utility, charm, and hands-on control have largely vanished from today’s high-tech pickups.
These forgotten trends once defined the grit, character, and chaos of auto racing’s past.