Crash Test from the 1970s
Rare crash test footage of famous musicians from the 1970s. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
About Crash Test Footage
Crash test footage reveals the engineering that goes into keeping people alive — the controlled destruction that validates thousands of hours of safety development. These clips show the violent reality of what happens in a collision at various speeds, and they're a sobering counterpoint to the performance-focused content that dominates automotive media. From official NCAP tests to manufacturer internal footage, crash test content documents the invisible engineering that is arguably the most important aspect of every car ever built.
The 1970s in Music
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.
No crash test clips from the 1970s yet — we're working on it.