The 10 Ridiculous Car Features We Are Glad Are Extinct

Perhaps the most universally recognizable feature to fade away is the manual window crank. While it offered a mechanical simplicity—a robust, fail-safe way to get air—it was utterly ridiculous in terms of convenience. Imagine having to stop your journey, lean over to the passenger side, and frantically spin a handle for several seconds just to talk to a drive-thru attendant or pay a toll. The modern electric window, which opens and closes with the gentle press of a button, is a vast improvement, making the crank an ergonomic nightmare of the past.