What memories for us early BABY BOOMERS that lived through the VERY BEST period of our lives...please enjoy the memories!
These Kodachrome slides are from when go-ahead Americans believed a flying car was just around the corner
Well Iām not bragginā babe so donāt put me down
But Iāve got the fastest set of wheels in town
When something comes up to me he donāt even try
āCause if I had a set of wings man I know she could fly
ā Little Deuce Coupe, the Beach Boys
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/31024497822_d029257f65_o-1200x820.jpg)
1965 Amphicar, Model 770 ā 1965
The headline might be familiar, but the images in this great set of Kodachrome slides from when Americans in American-made cars explored the country are original.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/37630766352_8f63f9e2db_o-1200x820.jpg)
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/30545372368_1cc246e2ff_o-1200x1209.jpg)
Homosassa Springs ā December 1968
Feeding the Buick.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/29519132598_43dfcc81cb_o-1200x820.jpg)
Las Vegas at Night ā 1967
Under the Fremont Hotel marquee
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/15955800692_9e31dbe08a_o.jpg)
Tiny Trailer ā 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20379604512_48f78c243d_o.jpg)
Bandshell, Sanford, FL ā Early 50s
Bandshell on Lake Monroe (St. Johnās River) in Sanford, Florida. Submarine Chaser SC679 sits ready.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/21151131213_97891b8c71_o.jpg)
Andersenās ā Buellton, CA 1961
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/22479843196_5783f36893_o-1200x811.jpg)
San Francisco, California ā 1966
Corner of Powell and Ellis looking down Powell towards OāFarrell.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6676498873_410eaff1c3_o.jpg)
Times Square, New York City ā 1964
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4552898066_c02729a167_o-1200x814.jpg)
In the Driveway, Middletown, NY ā 1960
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6928148078_fb37d1beb7_o.jpg)
Las Vegas ā 1961
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3482575878_7bf0fc3656_o-1200x831.jpg)
Teepee Drive-in / Buffalo Burgers
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4690960402_d62486db23_o-1200x821.jpg)
Elmhurst Blizzard 1967
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4757635362_a8a3bcc60e_o-1200x810.jpg)
Leaving L.A. ā 1962
Stretch of coastline near L.A. lined with petticoat palms.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4761315154_66407e74e7_o-1200x810.jpg)
Fishermanās Wharf, San Francisco ā 1962
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4873311229_dfa439267e_o-1200x817.jpg)
General Motors Concept Car ā 1964
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4415152636_9985b1e30c_o-1200x828.jpg)
Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 1967
A cream 1955 Chevy Bel Air with surfboards in tow is braking as it crosses Lewers St. on a green arrow. The Ala Moana Buildingās āTop of Waikikiā rotating restaurant can be seen above and behind the distinctive Bank of Hawaii / Galleria tower.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4458227405_bf0412d779_o-1200x820.jpg)
41 Buick ā Clearwater Beach, FL Causeway
Period photo taken on Clearwater Memorial Causeway (or RT. 60/Gulf-to-Bay) facing east from Clearwater Beach.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4552898122_c82702f919_o-1200x814.jpg)
Corvette, Middletown, NY ā 1960
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4632354516_74d539ce6c_o-1200x806.jpg)
Mid-Century Motels, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/39663331820_3b01633508_o-1200x618.jpg)
Pioneer Auto Museum, Murdo, South Dakota ā 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/40152141274_8dd4a37c3e_o-1200x820.jpg)
Badlands Petrified Gardens ā July 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/40152141294_fd0766d05a_o-1200x820.jpg)
Ranch Store, Cactus Flat, SD ā July 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/27945362046_46797a9829_o.jpg)
Dunedin Beach, FL ā 1966
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4076406677_c98b21979d_o-1200x815.jpg)
1956 Chevy Bel Air at Spring Break, Ft. Lauderdale 1966
Photos and captions via ElektroSpark
These Kodachrome slides are from when go-ahead Americans believed a flying car was just around the corner
Well Iām not bragginā babe so donāt put me down
But Iāve got the fastest set of wheels in town
When something comes up to me he donāt even try
āCause if I had a set of wings man I know she could fly
ā Little Deuce Coupe, the Beach Boys
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/31024497822_d029257f65_o-1200x820.jpg)
1965 Amphicar, Model 770 ā 1965
The headline might be familiar, but the images in this great set of Kodachrome slides from when Americans in American-made cars explored the country are original.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/37630766352_8f63f9e2db_o-1200x820.jpg)
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/30545372368_1cc246e2ff_o-1200x1209.jpg)
Homosassa Springs ā December 1968
Feeding the Buick.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/29519132598_43dfcc81cb_o-1200x820.jpg)
Las Vegas at Night ā 1967
Under the Fremont Hotel marquee
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/15955800692_9e31dbe08a_o.jpg)
Tiny Trailer ā 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20379604512_48f78c243d_o.jpg)
Bandshell, Sanford, FL ā Early 50s
Bandshell on Lake Monroe (St. Johnās River) in Sanford, Florida. Submarine Chaser SC679 sits ready.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/21151131213_97891b8c71_o.jpg)
Andersenās ā Buellton, CA 1961
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/22479843196_5783f36893_o-1200x811.jpg)
San Francisco, California ā 1966
Corner of Powell and Ellis looking down Powell towards OāFarrell.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6676498873_410eaff1c3_o.jpg)
Times Square, New York City ā 1964
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4552898066_c02729a167_o-1200x814.jpg)
In the Driveway, Middletown, NY ā 1960
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6928148078_fb37d1beb7_o.jpg)
Las Vegas ā 1961
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3482575878_7bf0fc3656_o-1200x831.jpg)
Teepee Drive-in / Buffalo Burgers
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4690960402_d62486db23_o-1200x821.jpg)
Elmhurst Blizzard 1967
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4757635362_a8a3bcc60e_o-1200x810.jpg)
Leaving L.A. ā 1962
Stretch of coastline near L.A. lined with petticoat palms.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4761315154_66407e74e7_o-1200x810.jpg)
Fishermanās Wharf, San Francisco ā 1962
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4873311229_dfa439267e_o-1200x817.jpg)
General Motors Concept Car ā 1964
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4415152636_9985b1e30c_o-1200x828.jpg)
Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 1967
A cream 1955 Chevy Bel Air with surfboards in tow is braking as it crosses Lewers St. on a green arrow. The Ala Moana Buildingās āTop of Waikikiā rotating restaurant can be seen above and behind the distinctive Bank of Hawaii / Galleria tower.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4458227405_bf0412d779_o-1200x820.jpg)
41 Buick ā Clearwater Beach, FL Causeway
Period photo taken on Clearwater Memorial Causeway (or RT. 60/Gulf-to-Bay) facing east from Clearwater Beach.
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4552898122_c82702f919_o-1200x814.jpg)
Corvette, Middletown, NY ā 1960
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4632354516_74d539ce6c_o-1200x806.jpg)
Mid-Century Motels, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/39663331820_3b01633508_o-1200x618.jpg)
Pioneer Auto Museum, Murdo, South Dakota ā 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/40152141274_8dd4a37c3e_o-1200x820.jpg)
Badlands Petrified Gardens ā July 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/40152141294_fd0766d05a_o-1200x820.jpg)
Ranch Store, Cactus Flat, SD ā July 1965
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/27945362046_46797a9829_o.jpg)
Dunedin Beach, FL ā 1966
![](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4076406677_c98b21979d_o-1200x815.jpg)
1956 Chevy Bel Air at Spring Break, Ft. Lauderdale 1966
Photos and captions via ElektroSpark