1970s Classic
Rare classic footage from the 1970s — interviews, studio sessions, and behind-the-scenes clips. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
Music in the 1970s
The 1970s was a decade of contradiction for the car world — the fuel crisis, tightening emissions regulations, and the 55 mph speed limit threatened to kill automotive enthusiasm, but simultaneously Japanese imports began their quiet invasion of Western markets. The Datsun 240Z, Toyota Celica, and Honda Civic arrived as the American muscle car was being neutered by smog equipment. Meanwhile, motorsport thrived — Formula 1 entered its most dangerous and dramatic era, and rally racing produced legends like the Lancia Stratos. Footage from the 70s captures an industry in upheaval, adapting to a world that was suddenly hostile to horsepower.
About Classic
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" can also be applied to non-Western art musics. Classical music is often characterized by formality and complexity in its musical form and harmonic organization, particularly with the use of polyphony. Since at least the ninth century, it has been primarily a wr...
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