Back in the 1980s, drivers had a completely different relationship with their cars and the gadgets inside them. Many auto accessories that were once common are now practically museum pieces, having been replaced by more advanced technology or simply faded from relevance.
Decades ago, car radios were central to the driving experience and full of personality. Now, most of their unique features have disappeared in favor of seamless tech and touchscreen simplicity.
This list highlights 17 old gas pump features that used to be common but are no longer seen today.
Cars from the 1980s were full of character, packed with style elements and features that now seem puzzling by today’s standards. Although they helped define a generation of driving culture, many of those automotive trends have quietly disappeared.
The 1980s car show scene was an explosion of creativity and flash, where standing out was the goal above all else. Many of the trends that once dominated those events have since disappeared, replaced by more polished and modern aesthetics.
Fitness centers of the past were packed with machines and tools that have all but disappeared in today’s modern gyms. While they may spark nostalgia for veteran lifters and trainers, many of these devices were flawed by today's training standards.