As cars found their hold on society through the ‘50s and ‘60s, parking became a big problem. This playlist features a number of classic films and newsreel footage that are quite entertaining even today. Here are 8 fun clips that will help you remember that driving sure has changed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkUE7vwfH4E
Old cars get special garages at the end of this driving tour—neat to see “classic” footage of “vintage” cars!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo
In this classic Top Gear skit, it just goes to show that some classic cars had the problems of congestion solved a long time ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJrGKHMXtVU
On the left, our parking problems are solved! On the right, our parking problems are solved! Wait, wha-?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPp-NFInXw
Here, you’re able to see Subaru’s first attempt at impressing American drivers—all under the watchful eye of Malcolm Bricklin. What does it have to do with parking? It’s a classic that can park anywhere!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHv01IgcWs
On the left, vintage newsreel about how congested cities had become…in 1958! On the right, parking police! Oh jeez—this vintage German newsreel footage features English narration of a scheme to get free parking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJ8Xmm0cXA
Finally, if you do manage to get your car impounded for an infraction, this is what may happen to your prized possession: a trip to the scrap yard!
