10 Forgotten 1960s Car Features Every Driver Remembers

Explore the strangest 1960s car features that manufacturers actually built. See why these ambitious ideas never lasted. The automotive industry of the 1960s was a period of wild experimentation. Designers pushed boundaries with concepts that aimed to redefine the driving experience, though many of these ideas were ultimately impractical for daily use. We examine the history behind these unique designs and why they disappeared from showrooms. From the dashboard-mounted Highway Hi-Fi record player to Ford's complex wrist-twist steering system, manufacturers took massive risks. We break down the engineering behind these abandoned automotive tech milestones. Whether it was swivel front bucket seats or other vintage car innovations, these quirks offer a fascinating look at a forgotten era of manufacturing. Identifying these weird car inventions helps us appreciate how today's standard 1960s car features evolved from such eccentric beginnings. Subscribe for weekly automotive history breakdowns and comment below on which vintage feature you wish still existed today. 00:00 Weird 1960s Car Features 01:44 Floor Mounted Headlight Switches 02:23 Swivel Front Bucket Seats 03:17 Mercury Breezeway Rear Window 04:25 Vacuum Operated Car Accessories 05:07 Push Button Car Transmissions 06:04 Ford Wrist Twist Steering 07:52 1960s Bench Seat Ashtrays 08:39 Hidden Rear Fuel Fillers 09:18 Ribbon Speedometers in Cars 10:10 Why 1960s Car Features Failed