Old car smell

When did cars stop having the typical "old car smell" and why?

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Once catalytic converters were mandated

There's different old car smells. Ever been in an 80s/early 90s car with a leather interior that's been roasted by the sun?

You mean that unique mix of grease and gas? Well cars became good that's why.

Yep, that's the one

When did cars become boring?

In the 80s when they started making cars "safe"

2003

everything has 4 wheel and disc

the average shinglinglong tire is about as grippy as a supersport tire from 1990.

the advent of obd2 has significantly lowered the quality of the average mechanic too

Nowadays, an old car smell is usually a slight mildew and the smell of the old synthetic materials combined.