Are old cars from the 50s safe even if they have seatbelts?
Of course cars from the 50’s are safe. Most were made with quality in mind. Today cars are made with planned obsolescence in mind. Computers in cars today make it possible for the manufacturer to program exactly how long they’ll run before the software creates problems no mechanic can diagnose. I don’t have anything newer than 1966 We just provide proper maintenance and repair whatever wears out and we’re perfectly happy driving our safe-reliable car. And don’t believe everything you hear. Everybody thinks ALL old cars are heavy. As a matter of fact, government mandated 5mph bumpers make cars heavy. My Studebaker pickup weighs 1900 lbs. Less than one ton. For comparison, a Chevy S-10 “xtra cab” mini pickup weighs 4800 lbs., over 2 tons! Some old cars were heavy, like my Belair, but others were light. My ’55 VW weighs 2500 lbs. There’s quite a few lightweight old cars. Willys cars are all very light (and sought after by racing enthusiasts).
