11 Car Gadgets That Would Have Blown Your Mind In the 70s

Technological advances in recent years have surely made life a bit easier for some. The automobile is no exception to the trend and there are plenty of magnificent car gadgets that drivers in the 70s could only of dreamed of. Such gadgets add to the appeal and make driving a vehicle so much easier than in years past. Let's look at some of the more fascinating ones.

Tire Fill Alert

You ask yourself if your driver’s side rear tire looks like it needs air, but when you go to check the pressure, everything seems alright. The days of guesswork are long behind us with the tire fill alert system that so many modern cars have. When your tire pressure is low, you’ll get an alert on your dash notifying you that it needs air; it’s that convenient. Some cars even alert you WHEN filling your tire to let you know when you have reached the correct pressure.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Your phone rings but you don’t want to hold it while you drive: this is where bluetooth connectivity comes in to play. Bluetooth connectivity will sync into the audio system of your vehicle for easy, hands free conversation. It can make a simple drive to the grocer that much more enjoyable. Imagine this technology back in the 70s!

Lane Watch Assistance

Modern vehicles have neat camera features that will watch lanes for you and detect if an object is in your blind spot. This makes the hassle of changing lanes that much easier. The lane watch feature will also assist those delirious and sleepy drivers if they begin drifting into another lane.

Paddle Shifting

Paddle shifting makes one able to downshift and upshift from built in structures on the steering wheel rather than the mechanical shifter by the seat. This essentially makes the shifting of the gears much easier to maneuver. The ease of an automatic transmission with the finesse of a manual!

Hands-free Parking

Hands-free parking may have once seemed like a phenomenon from the distant feature, but it is now here. Sometimes parking can be a challenge, there is no doubt of that. When engaged, the hands free parking feature will actually park your vehicle for you while you check your hair or make up. No more having someone get out and direct you as you parallel park.

Rear-facing Parking Cameras

Someday soon all vehicles will have rear-facing parking cameras. These will be your eyes as you back out of your driveway or into a parking spot. They make backing up much safer and more enjoyable.

Built in GPS

Getting lost while driving is all too common. In the 70s, the glove compartment would be filled will folded maps;newer vehicles with built-in GPS systems make the life of a driver so much easier. Find that destination with ease and turn-by-turn directions.

Hydrophobic Glass

Keeping the glass clean has always been a chore, but a necessary chore when visibility is concerned. Hydrophobic glass is self-cleaning and makes getting rid of unwanted smudges much easier than in the past.

Wifi Hotspots

Road trips are changed drastically when built in wifi hotspots in the vehicle became a reality. A personal computer was not even a reality in the 70s, so the thought of a computer in a car would have been laughed at back then. Today kids will be distracted and the internet will be available while you make your way down the road.

Push Button Ignition

Starting the vehicle is much easier when you simply have to push a button. Whether to avoid the elements or not, this device is nice and handy.

Night Vision

Driving at night can be a pain. Thankfully, there are night vision systems placed in modern vehicles that truly illuminate the night and make visibility much better. Some models even warn of potential hazards such as pedestrians.