Cars

12 Vintage Car Showroom Gimmicks That Have Vanished

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.

15 ’80s Car Dashboard Features That Are No Longer Made

15 ’80s Car Dashboard Features That Are No Longer Made

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.

12 Obsolete ’80s Car Repair Kits That Are Extinct

12 Obsolete ’80s Car Repair Kits That Are Extinct

These car repair kits once filled garages across America but disappeared as technology and professional service became more accessible.

14 ’80s Car Rental Trends That Are Long Gone

14 ’80s Car Rental Trends That Are Long Gone

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.

15 ’80s Truck Features That Are No Longer Available

15 ’80s Truck Features That Are No Longer Available

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.

17 Old-School Auto Racing Trends That Have Faded

17 Old-School Auto Racing Trends That Have Faded

These forgotten trends once defined the grit, character, and chaos of auto racing’s past.