Nostalgic Photos from a '70s Gasoline-Fueled Road Trip
When we think back to the 1970s, images of freedom and road trips come to mind, a time of cars with big trunks and flashy billboards on the highways.
The following images show what happened on road trips for young people, couples, and families, and wonderful landscapes that transport us to a very different era, one without smartphones or the internet.
We can see a family traveling by motorcycle, friends taking a break outdoors, old gas stations, and children enjoying a car ride. These pictures show us moments from the 1970s when people dressed more simply and wore their hair longer.
'70s Family
Things in the '70s were decidedly different.
Road Trip to Mexico
Road trip to Mexico, late '70s
Gas Lines
Gas lines in 1978 next to the road.
'70s Friends
Road trip, 1975.
Young People in the '70s
Road trip in the early 1970s.
Boys in the Trunk
Road trip in 1979.
Philadelphia 1970s
Philadelphia 1970s when there was not as much traffic.
Friend's Road Trip
Off on a westward road trip.
Woman With a Classic '70s Car
“My guess is Florida (1970s).”
July 1970
Get ready for the road trip.
'70s Winter
“I remember doing this in the '70.”
Hanging Out
Hanging out down the street, 1970s.
Gas Station
Gas station in the '70s next to the highway.
Road Trip In 1977
“Me an a friend drove the Vega, from California to Arkansas, to visit and party with friends and family.”
'70s Road And Gas Station
Strolling along the '70s road.
California Road Trip
California road trip in a Volkswagen during 1972.
'70s Road Trip
Americana road trip.
Teenagers of the '70s
Being a teenager in the 1970s.
Hot Dog House
People posing in front of the Hot Dog House.
'70s Style
1970s fashion.
