[MARTINSR]

Hmm, not by what I remember of found with a search just now. I could have sworn that there was one model GM car that came out FIRST but alas, I am wrong, there were more than that in year (not 74 from what I found).

I am finding more than one model but it wasn't 74. I really want to hear this particular car I have in my head from my youth that screamed NEW rectangular headlamps. It was a new model produced by GM (they did resurrect an old name, but a new model).

Brian

[496CHEVY3100]

the 74 elderado is what i had in mind ,i bought one in 74 we thought it was specoal with those lights,i had a 39 plymouth deluxe couple years ago with square lights dont think thats what you are looking for most gm cars in 77 had rectangle loghts

[boothboy]

If we are talking about true rectanular head lights 496Chev was right. The 74 Caddy used them first. But the early 38 Graham Paige Sharknose had rectangular lights also.
BB

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by 496CHEVY3100

the 74 elderado is what i had in mind ,i bought one in 74 we thought it was specoal with those lights,i had a 39 plymouth deluxe couple years ago with square lights dont think thats what you are looking for most gm cars in 77 had rectangle loghts

You can have it, I was wrong with my question, I was looking for the Monza, thought it was first. It's your floor.

Brian

[496CHEVY3100]

THANKS ,government mansate would not alow rectangle lights before 1974 .or so ive heard,,For my question who was the First and Last american auto to use pop up headlights

[MARTINSR]

Corvette? 1963-2004

Brian

[Joe G]

Looks like I was way too slow in my response, but in 1939, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Graham all had rectangular headlights.

1939 Graham:


Also, many buggy headlights were square or rectangular. As far as horseless carriages go, the oldest I could find is this 1901 Crestmobile.

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by 496CHEVY3100

THANKS ,government mansate would not alow rectangle lights before 1974 .or so ive heard,,For my question who was the First and Last american auto to use pop up headlights

I believe the first was a '34 Cord, and the last was a 2004 Corvette.

[MARTINSR]

LOL, well I guess I blew that one.

Brian

[496CHEVY3100]

Originally Posted by Joe G

I believe the first was a '34 Cord, and the last was a 2004 Corvette.

Joe you got it ,Sorry for thje delay ben trying to get my truck ready for primer ,just came in house,,

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Looks like I was way too slow in my response, but in 1939, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Graham all had rectangular headlights.

1939 Graham:


Also, many buggy headlights were square or rectangular. As far as horseless carriages go, the oldest I could find is this 1901 Crestmobile.

I should have said "Rectangular Sealed beams" sorry.

Brian

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by 496CHEVY3100

Joe you got it ,Sorry for thje delay ben trying to get my truck ready for primer ,just came in house,,

Thanks.

Next question:

What was the last year for overhead windshield wipers in a Ford?

[boothboy]

I believe 1939 was the last year Ford used roof mounted wipers.

BB

[John long]

Does the question include trucks?

John

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by boothboy

I believe 1939 was the last year Ford used roof mounted wipers.

BB

I don't have the floor, but WHY was it the last year?

Brian