Cars are one of the best examples of human individualism. A car is a utility that should only be used to get from point a to point b. But there is something distinctly human that looks to personalize the utility. It can go from point a to point b, but there is something so human that says I want mine to be red.
It really is a shame the amalgamation of vehicle types that modern cars have become, it's no wonder so many people want cars from the 90s, they had souls of their own.
Everything you said on this post was so true. The only thing I’d wager is that the oil crises of the 70s is not the sole killer the land yacht. During the early 70s when emissions standards and oil shortages slammed the auto industry, Cadillac (the ultimate land yacht) had sales numbers that increased slightly. When European imports such as Mercedes and BMW gained traction in the late 80s and 90s, that’s when American style “luxury” and associated designs fell off. Regardless, the golden age of the car is long gone in terms of looks, functionally and repairability. So sad!
Interesting… It’s possible that the most stereotypical of the land yachts were spared due to being oriented at a wealthy audience which could afford high gas prices. But for more affordable large sedans it was a rougher time?
Pretty much. Wealthier audiences, like you said, could afford to buy and maintain it. Affordable options were still larger, but had considerably less power and were replaced by hatchbacks/ midsize sedan bodies with engines to match by the 80s.
Cars are one of the best examples of human individualism. A car is a utility that should only be used to get from point a to point b. But there is something distinctly human that looks to personalize the utility. It can go from point a to point b, but there is something so human that says I want mine to be red.
Great post. I hate crossovers!
It really is a shame the amalgamation of vehicle types that modern cars have become, it's no wonder so many people want cars from the 90s, they had souls of their own.
Everything you said on this post was so true. The only thing I’d wager is that the oil crises of the 70s is not the sole killer the land yacht. During the early 70s when emissions standards and oil shortages slammed the auto industry, Cadillac (the ultimate land yacht) had sales numbers that increased slightly. When European imports such as Mercedes and BMW gained traction in the late 80s and 90s, that’s when American style “luxury” and associated designs fell off. Regardless, the golden age of the car is long gone in terms of looks, functionally and repairability. So sad!
Interesting… It’s possible that the most stereotypical of the land yachts were spared due to being oriented at a wealthy audience which could afford high gas prices. But for more affordable large sedans it was a rougher time?
Pretty much. Wealthier audiences, like you said, could afford to buy and maintain it. Affordable options were still larger, but had considerably less power and were replaced by hatchbacks/ midsize sedan bodies with engines to match by the 80s.
cool name