This is an animation of some models of automobiles
The evolution of design and technologies
From 1910 to 2010
1910’s
Though the first combustion engine automobiles started tooling around Europe as early as 1807, it wasn’t until Henry Ford applied the concept of assembly line production to the process that an affordable and dependable vehicle became widely available.
1920’s
Over the first quarter of the 1910’s and into the 20’s, the snubbed chassis and box-like wheelbase of the Model T and its competitors would lengthen considerably and closed-body designs would gain precedence over the open-air carriage style.
1930’s
A huge engineering innovation known as the monocoque, or single hull chassis made cars lighter, easier to produce, and more structurally sound. It impacted aesthetics as well, as previously distinct features like fenders, headlights and runnerboards all started to be integrated into the body and two tone exterior color schemes fell out of favor.
1940’s
Aerodynamically sound and visually cohesive, the bulging hoods and bulbous headlights that flowed continuously with the car’s surface also created a svelte and muscular effect that jived well with the cultural attitudes of the James Bond era.
1950’s
some of the most enduring vehicles of the era include the Cooper Mini, Volkswagen Beetle, and Citroen DS, all of which deviated from the excessively finned, chrome widebody designs that hallmarked US auto production.
1960’s
The 1960’s saw a shift from the boat-like designs that captured the imaginations of the “Big Three” automakers (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), as European, and particularly Japanese, imports began to flood into the United States.
1970’s
Design doesn’t happen in a vacuum, a point proven to the auto industry when the oil embargo of the early 70’s forced affordability to the forefront of considerations. oranges, blues, greens, and reserved-for-race-cars red — after Porsche issued their 911 in 39 choice hues, but earthy browns and greens also remained popular.
1980’s
With a few notable standouts, like the time-machine-worthy DMC DeLorean, the 80’s saw a trend towards generic, boxy and generally uninspired car design as consumers pushed the market towards new concerns with safety and fuel efficiency.
1990’s
Though not all 90’s cars have aged well, there was a definite reaction to the humdrum concepts of the previous decade; fluid curves and contours had a renaissance, especially with higher-end sports cars like the Porsche 911 or even the more modest Mazda Miata.
2000’s
The aughts saw an explosion of car design in all shapes, forms, and styles, making it difficult to tack down a common thread in their look. The variety in form has not translated to a variety in hues: white, silver, black, and gray are the most popular exterior colors of the day. However it’s undeniable that the preeminence the SUV was cemented over the course of the last decade, in many ways replacing the elegant sedans and roadsters of decades gone by.