16th Apr 2013, 15:51
The interiors and trunks back then did pack more space, but it was gained through less efficient means. Plus, cars back then had such large engines that large front ends were necessary.
16th Apr 2013, 15:57
Yeah, useless overhangs. Those cars had huge V8 engines that were easily serviced and trunks larger than a 21 cubic foot deep freeze, but those spaces had absolutely no purpose. Plus in a head on collision, those 6 foot hoods were of no use too!
The young generation will never truly know what it is like to ride in a car with "road hugging" weight and a suspension tuned for comfort over handling. Nothing on the market today even comes close.
16th Apr 2013, 14:00
Haha, nowadays "the massive front and rear overhang, which served no purpose whatsoever" are on the people, not the cars!
Our cars got tiny with our shrinking standard of living, but our waistlines have expanded under the lifestyle and diet, dictated by our corporate masters.