Cars 1960s

Cars 1960sBy: Jesse Adsit, Grant Butcher and Collin Tydrich

NASCARhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xHjW67Sz14&feature=related

Popular Cars in the 60sChevrolet CamaroFord Mustang Pontiac GTO Chevrolet CorvetteChevrolet CorvairChevrolet ChevelleFord ThunderbirdPlymouth RoadrunnerPlymouth BarracudaChrysler Imperial

ChevelleCamaroMustang

Imperial

Safety Improvements1962Cadillac and American Motors are first to offer the dual master cylinder as standard equipment. It provides braking on at least two wheels should a malfunction occur to one part of the brake system.New York first state to enact law requiring front seat belts in cars (to be effective 1965 model year). 1964The four major U.S. auto manufacturers install two front-seat lap belts as standard equipment. 1966The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act authorized the federal government to set vehicle safety standards and provide for a national highway safety program. The first of many Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) become effective in 1967.Volvo offers childproof rear door locks, rear window defroster, roll-over bar in roof.Ralph Nader publishes "Unsafe At Any Speed" . Book criticizes vehicle manufacturers for not showing greater responsibility towards safety. Starts consumer safety movement.1967Volvo offers three-point seat belts in rear outboard seats.Energy-absorbing steering column introduced by General Motors.1968Volvo vehicles equipped with head restraints.Federal law requires front seat belts for all passenger cars.Federal law also establishes various crashworthiness standards to protect vehicle occupants.1969Head restraints required in U.S.

CorvairYouTube - Commercial 1965 Chevrolet Corvair

Mustang 428 Cobra JetYouTube - Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet commercial '69

Road RunnerYouTube - Plymouth Road Runner Commercial 1968

CamaroYouTube - TV Ad Series 1969 Camaro RS

Batmobile

Cost $250,000 Engine 390ci v8Original car used Lincoln FuturaTook 3 weeks to complete

Corvette

Total Production = 10,261 290 hp

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