Come 1954, cars in the United States were more affordable and being made safer and easier to drive. Power steering and automatic transmission were in more than 50 percent of new models. GM also introduced a new invention called the which would automatically dim the high beams when a car would approach and then turn them back up when the oncoming car passed (something not even standard in all new cars today!). By 1954 and 1955, one of the most iconic rides of this era was now being offered with power brakes, power 2-way front seat, and power front windows. It was also available in stunning seafoam green. Interior carpet, a Ferrari-inspired grille, V8 engine, and 2-speed automatic transmission also helped to make Chevy’s “Hot One” a popular car in the mid-1950s., Take a stroll down memory lane, past the Studebakers, Skylines, Supras, and Saturns, on this fun automotive nostalgia trip. Here is the most popular car the year you were born. With the U.S., Here’s a list of the top 12 selling vehicles in the United States for the year 1975, listed in order from number 1-12, including the auto manufacturer, model/type of vehicle, average retail price, and number sold: Ford F-Series. Chevrolet Impala. Plymouth Fury. Chevrolet Malibu. Toyota Corolla. Ford Mustang. Chevrolet Nova. Dodge Dart. Honda Civic..