Some of the Most Iconic Cars From the 1960s

Little Cooper

Some people believe that bigger is better, but the Mini Cooper is a completely different story. The Mini Cooper was first released in the 1960s as a small, fuel-efficient automobile that could yet comfortably seat four people and fit into tight parking spaces.

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It was even regarded as a symbol of British pop culture at the time. Given its size and the fact that it could travel far quicker than other vehicles on the road, people from all walks of life wanted to get their hands on one of these babies. Minis are still widely used today, although they now have a very different appearance.

Nissan 240Z

The 1960s were officially brought to a close in 1969 with the introduction of the Nissan Datsun 240Z. It had several improvements that would be more regularly seen during the 1970s but still bore a striking resemblance to many other cars from the 1960s.

Even characteristics not seen in a Porsche or any other luxury vehicle could be found in the Datsun 240Z. "It was a real sports car that real, American-size people could fit in," noted comedian Jay Leno. The Datsun 240Z proved to be sophisticated and ageless, as the vehicle's popularity never seemed to fade. "It was comfortable, it was durable, and it was quite good."