The 1923 Vision of Future Automobiles: Looking 50 Years Ahead

What do you picture when you think of the future of automobiles?  Our culture is fascinated with the development of technology, especially when it comes to cars.  The world is constantly developing and changing and it's important to keep up!  However, sometimes we're so focused on speeding towards the future that we don’t realize we are repeating history!  People have been dreaming about the future of cars almost since the automobile came into existence.   

          

Picture this: It’s 1923 and the streets of New York are abuzz with excitement.  With the Roaring Twenties in full swing and an increasing number of people commuting in cars, a solution for the congestion is needed.    

Eureka!  How about a flying car?  After all, fifty years into the future, anything is possible.  Published in the May 1923 issue of Science and Invention, this is how the automobile of the future was envisioned:

 

 

What do you think about this idea being explored so long ago?  Do you think we're getting closer to the age of flying cars?  Weigh in on our Twitter and Facebook pages!

In the dark about what to give the auto enthusiast in your family for the holidays this year?

If you’ve found yourself at a dead-end of gift ideas, you can relax!  Whether that gearhead in your life has a passion for driving them, fixing them, or watching them race—there’s something on this list for every car lover out there!  Some ideas are safe bets for ANY type.

 

IF YOU’RE BUYING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS…	YOU SHOULD BUY…
Loveable, giggly, and a just a tad bit scatterbrained	Key Clip, GPS Homing Device, USB charger for smartphones
The outdoorsy type, loves camping, would rather look at the stars than city lights	Roadside Emergency Kit, stainless steel grilling kit, USB charger for smartphones
An always-organized business professional who appreciates luxurious style	Aromatherapy vehicle scents (available at places like Bath & Body Works), USB charger for smartphones, individual disposal wipes for the windshield
Deep thinker, asks a lot of questions, enthusiastic about learning yet seems to know EVERYTHING!	Classic car books, movies, and posters are always a safe bet.  Some foolproof examples?  Steve McQueen's 1971 classic Le Mans, Elvis Presley's 1968 film Speedway and James Garner's 1966 movie Grand Prix. Other popular choices include Tom Cruise's 1990 Days of Thunder and Will Ferrell's 2006 comedy Talladega Nights.

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