8. Chrysler Airflow
The Chrysler Airflow arrived in the 1930s with sleek, streamlined bodywork and a revolutionary unibody construction that drastically improved strength and safety. While its radical looks confused buyers of the era, its focus on aerodynamics set new benchmarks for efficiency and design.
Though a commercial flop, the Airflow’s pioneering engineering directly influenced generations of cars that followed, from Detroit to Europe.
Discover how the Airflow changed automotive history at Hemmings.