r/Autos

Honestly, I don’t understand why retro bikes are everywhere, but retro cars are almost completely gone.

You can still buy a modern bike that looks like it came straight out of the ’60s, and somehow it looks amazing.

But modern cars all seem to be heading in the same direction—sharp lines, massive grilles, screens everywhere, and overly complicated designs.

I genuinely miss cars that had character, elegance, and a timeless shape instead of trying to look “futuristic.”

Imagine a brand-new car with a classic 60s/70s body, but modern safety, AC, reliability, and technology.

To me, that would be far more exciting than another generic futuristic-looking SUV.

Modern cars don’t need to look old, but they definitely need to start looking memorable again.