Nowadays almost all of us own at least one car or consider vehicle leasing when we go out of town for holidays or for other reasons. But things didn’t always stay like this, since automobiles have been invented quite recently in the history of human kind. However, in such a short time they went from being extremely slow, uncomfortable and very expensive to being affordable for most people. In what concerns speed, recent tests revealed that it is possible to reach fulminate speeds in just a few seconds. The safety and driving comfort issues also improved highly.

It all started in 1769 when the first steam engine automobile was created and used for human transportation. In what concerns the first internal combustion engine car that ran on fuel gas few people know that it was invented many years later. It was only in 1806 that the first people were able to use it for transportation.

Even though the first steam engine car was designed in the 18′th century, it seems that there were earlier attempts, but the vehicles weren’t able to carry anyone in them. In fact, a member of a Jesuit church in China was the first one who managed to design one for the Chinese Emperor at the time but only to be used as a toy. » Read more: Some Historic Facts About Cars

A classic Chevy in the traditional sense will indeed cover a lot of bases. But there is a favored classic Chevy of yesteryear that is worth remembering and that was the introduction of the 1970 Monte Carlo. The 1970 Monte Carlo was the brain child of Elliot M Estes (Pete) the car was to be Chevrolet’s counterpart to the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. Pontiac had great success with the Grand Prix Pontiac in 1969 and Chevrolet wanted to take advantage of that success.

Chevrolet’s stylist in the 70′s Dave Holls borrowed from the Cadillac Eldorado and Chevrolet Chevelle, they produced the muscular looking Classic Chevy Monte Carlo. What came out of this design was a two-door coupe with a classic style that has lasted 6 generations and due to make a reappearance in 2012. Although it’s stats are not likely to impress as much as the 70′s but the reviews are giving the 3.4L V6 2012 model a buildup.

The 70′s Classic Chevy design was marketed as a personal-luxury coupe through its entire history. It has outlived many competitors that were either discontinued or changed into either a four-door sedans or smaller sport coupes. The base model weighed in at 3460 lbs, about 200 lbs. more than a 2-door Chevelle with the shorter 112-inch wheelbase. Monte Carlos were equipped with more luxury options than your typical Chevelle, such as air conditioning (yes, in 1970, air conditioning was considered a luxury option, unlike today!), power windows, and other items that increased the vehicle weight. Fender skirts were also a popular option. » Read more: Classic Chevy – 1970 Monte Carlo