A notable feature of greaser subculture is their
transportation.
The models Greasers choose to ride were not too
different from what the public would drive, they would just have to settle for
older models. Since greasers are of a lower class, they did not have much
access to newer car models. Thus, greasers turned to older models, which they
customized themselves. They were customized with decals and the engines were
altered to accelerate faster.
Per our neighborhood friendly Tom Cat, greasers
usually drove Ford Mercury’s, and Chevy’s. Tom Cat suggests a Dodge D-500, an
Impala or a Chevrolet Bel Air to fit the classic mold.
A greaser’s choice of transportation was influenced by
hot rods, and muscle cars. Hot rods are American cars that have larger engines
than usual cars. These are used to enhance acceleration. Muscle cars are two
door sports cars; they are made for high performance activity.
I turned to the media to see what other renditions of
vehicles that greasers had. The movie/musical, Grease, had a solid answer. The
classic Greased Lighting, the T-Birds car of choice was a 1948 Ford De Luxe.
Is there a dream car you would like to drive? Tell me
in the comments
And
away we go, Rocakbeau ;)
Sources
"Greaser (subculture)". Wikipedia. 4 April, 2017. Date Acessed 4 April, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLt6nFRTULw
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