When did you last see roll-up windows on a car? Have you ever seen a button on the driver's floorboard and wondered what it did? Or can you imagine riding in the back of a station wagon, in a jump seat that faces out the back? Whether or not you've used these things, this video from Timely Tales will take you on a trip to the automotive past.
The detachable stereo faceplate was a popular item in the 1990s and early 2000s. It was a response to the rise of car stereo thefts, which coincided with the popularity of aftermarket stereos. The faceplate containing the controls would pop off the stereo at the touch of a button, rendering the remaining part of the head unit worthless. It was also a popular fashion accessory, especially if the stereo came with its own leather case to carry the faceplate. Imagine rolling up in your 1994 Volkswagen Golf and impressing your friends by popping the faceplate off your Pioneer CD player.
