Cars have evolved: 10 items from the past that are now unnecessary

You cars evolved a lot over the years. They gained several new accessories, became safer, but ended up leaving behind some characteristics.

There are parts that are indispensable and have only been improved over time. But there are others that were well used in the past and have been pushed aside by technology.

1. Cigarette lighter

In the past, smoking inside the car was common, and the cigarette lighter was indispensable. Nowadays, with awareness of the harms of smoking and the popularity of cell phone chargers, this item has outlived its usefulness.

2. built-in ashtrays

Along with the cigarette lighter, built-in ashtrays were found in virtually all vintage cars. With the decrease in the number of smokers and the banning of smoking in many places, these ashtrays have become unnecessary.

3. Crank to open the windows

In the old days, you had to manually turn a crank to open car windows. Nowadays, most vehicles have electric windows, offering more comfort and safety.

4. windbreak

Until the turn of the century, the air conditioning in cars it was a fancy car thing. To allow for ventilation, the windbreak was the most popular feature. They were next to the windows at the front of the car.

However, it was a dangerous resource in cases of accidents, in addition to being a facilitator for break-ins.

5. electric antenna

To enjoy your favorite radio in older cars, you had to lift a retractable antenna that was in front of the car, all to improve signal capture and avoid interference.

They didn't guarantee a good radio signal, messed up the car's aesthetics and had the risk of getting tangled up in things on the way. Today they have been replaced by internal antennas.

6. cassette player

To listen to music in old cars, the fashion was the cassette tape (K7). For this, the cars had cassette players, a stereo with a cassette player.

With the advancement of integrated sound systems and the popularization of streaming of music, turntables were replaced by multimedia systems.