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40 Images of New York and its Cars in the 1960s and 70s

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Daniel Rufiange
The people, the streets... and the cars of a now-distant era

29. Madison Avenue, in 1972

Madison Avenue, in 1972
Madison Avenue, in 1972 | Photo: Facebook / Dirty Old 1970's New York City (John Albok)

If you're a car lover with a sensitive nature, it probably hurts to see so many future classic cars being driven in the snow and slush.

30. 141st Street, 1972

141st Street, 1972
141st Street, 1972 | Photo: Facebook / Dirty Old 1970's New York City (Jurgen Becker)

Here’s a 1971-72 Ford LTD – perfect for cutting a striking figure in black-and-white slacks, the Hudson River just visible in the background.

31. Intersection of 92nd Street and Broadway, 1975

Intersection of 92nd Street and Broadway, 1975
Intersection of 92nd Street and Broadway, 1975 | Photo: Facebook / Dirty Old 1970's New York City

This car appears to be a 1970 Pontiac Le Mans. What's striking is that after only five or six years on the market, it looks like a car that's been around for 20 years. Also note the presence of winter tires in the rear and summer rubber in the front. In many cases, people were content to replace only two tires in the winter or summer.

32. Harlem, 1971

32. Harlem, 1971
32. Harlem, 1971 | Photo: Facebook / Dirty Old 1970's New York City (Camilo José Vergara)

An image that speaks for itself, but which so captures the spirit of New York in the 70s. The car is a 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special. In the background a Rambler Cross Country can be seen driving by.

Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 75 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 250 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists