Not to mention the little wing windows on side windows in sedans/
And the foot operated dimmer switch.
Those would be nice too.
While we're at it, I want my 1970 Hurst-Olds 442 back.
9 MPG, but I covered West Texas to Albuquerque in just under an hour and a half one time.
Brakes and suspension were not as good as today, but the "go factor" was a lot more exhilarating, once all 4 barrels of the carburetor opened up.
I believe they were called vent windows, but I like your term better. And yes, they were great because they would direct air from outside directly to your face and upper body, air conditioning without an air conditioner. And not having to crank down the window with hand cranks. Lastly, a better place to flick cigarette ashes out without having to clean out the ashtray. Just sayin’.
The little front vent windows were great. I also loved those vents that opened near the front wheels, so air would blow on your legs. And station wagons that had a big rear window you could lower.
Of course, back then cars were made out of actual Detroit sheet metal, not bits of plastic.
I’m with you. They could really get some air into the car.