Slots In 70s Car Bumpers
8 thoughts on “ 1970s Cars: History, Pictures & Facts ” Robert July 1, 2017 at 3:45 pm. 70’s automobiles. While American car manufacturers were being inundated with regulations by the government and insurance companies. The real downturn began in 73 and on. Bumpers can come off during an accident or just by bumping into a curb while parking. The part of the bumper that may fall off is called the bumper fascia - the outer plate covering the actual bumper. The fascia provides extra spring upon impact, protecting your radiator and other vital engine parts from damage. The 1991 Ford LTD (left) and 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (right) were among the final U.S. Market cars to wear traditional metal bumpers. Traditional steel-and-chrome exposed bumpers saw continued use through the 1980s on American vehicles nearing the end of their design cycles.
The two-door coupe is a classic 60s muscle car in profile, with some psychedelic 70s touches and the long bumpers that went with the new pedestrian protection laws. It’s a big clunky boat of a sports coupe with a bench seat in the front.