Today, I want to share some photos and videos about some of my favorite types of cars—American Classics.
Now, this type can encompass different sizes and configurations from many eras, so let me zero it in more. I am generally attracted to American V8s made roughly between the 1950s to 1974 (known as the start of the Malaise Era, in American automotive history; in consequence to the Oil Crisis of 1973).
I have to add that—I'm not interested in speed, power, or loudness. All what I'm looking for is aesthetics, style, vibe, and feel. It is very subjective and/or abstract even, it's either you understand it or you don't. My taste has developed from watching movies with old car chases and playing Driver: You Are The Wheelman, at an early age.
I shared this intro before in a previous post, and I'll share it again; since I believe this intro single-handedly shaped my perception and taste for cars, for as long as I can remember.
I typically steer away from "fast back" designs, I prefer hard top versions better. I really love tailfin styling and finder skirts, which are extinct on contemporary cars.
I'll list some of my favorite American cars, that don't get much attention 'usually':
- 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
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- 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass 422
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- 1970 Chrysler 300
- 1969 Buick GS
- 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine
- 1957 Plymouth Fury
To Be Continued...
Links:
- YouTube - 69 Plymouth Road Runner
- YouTube - American Cars Party Tricks (1963-1972)
- YouTube - Driver PS1 Intro Remastered | 1080P 60FPS
- Citrus Service - Neo Classic Cars - A stream of Consciousness
- YouTube - Oldsmobile Burnout olds 98 cyclones doughnut posi 455 ninety eight
- 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
- 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass 422
- 1970 Chrysler 300
- 1969 Buick GS
- 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine
- 1957 Plymouth Fury
