Why do American muscle cars (and for a period from the late 60s

>>16346886
do you think any of the fucking retards who were in literally any position of power back in the 60s or 70s had even the slightest idea what they were doing pretty much at any time

THE ANSWER IS NO THEY FUCKING DONT KNOW SHIT AND THEY HAD NO FUCKING CLUE

>>16346886

What hump??? Some of the bigger sedans had a hump for the spare tire in the trunk lid because donut tires weren't a thing back then.

>>16346906
see how the back door handle is higher than the front door handle? It's not like that on early 60s models

>>16346886
Coke bottle styling

It was what was in vogue at the time.

Side profile of many cars was meant to resemble the curved profile of a glass bottle of Coca cola

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>>16346886
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coke_bottle_styling

>>16346911

It's probably to clear the rear diff pumpkin and fuel tank.

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a more drastic example

the cars lines arch strongly around the front and rear wheel wells to give a more aerodynamic and sleek look

>>16346936
I think straight lines look sleeker