Some of the Most Iconic Cars From the 1960s

Chevrolet Tempest

General Motors recognized it was taking a huge leap of faith when it introduced the Pontiac Tempest in 1960. After all, smaller automobiles weren't exactly common at the time. It's obvious that a lot has changed since then.

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What made it so outstanding, then? "The four-cylinder Tempest was a smooth-driving car," said retired Pontiac engineer Malcolm R. McKellar, proudly recalling "Mac". The ground-breaking vehicle possessed sports car stability without the expensive price tag and featured high-quality innovation. Why not adore it?

225 Buick Electra

In the 1960s, when Buick launched the Electra 225, it immediately generated discussion. The car's gigantic 225-inch length gave it its moniker, but the newly designed version also had a number of other improvements. What precisely?

The 225 was as striking as the flamboyant "Electra 225" badge painted across the front of its fender, with power brakes and steering as standard. That being the case, it may come as no surprise that the "Deuce and a Quarter" model dominated the highways. The height of Buick luxury, in a word