Tail fins cause blind spots?

[jeffmorris]

In late 1950s and early 1960s, some cars had tail fins. 1959 Cadillac had the tallest tail fins. Do tail fins cause blind spots? While watching "Fortune Cookie" movie, a man and a woman were talking in 1959 Cadillac. I think that the camera was on the hood pointing at the people and the tail fins. The tail fins look too high.

[Mrbizness1]

Good question. I have driven cars from that era and don’t recall having that problem. You had to use your mirrors, many were larger back then and were placed more forward on the fenders giving a better view if the side of the vehicles also they were larger. I don’t recall them being heated back then.

[jeffmorris]

Side view mirrors were optional on cars before mid-1960s so if the car don't have side view mirrors, those big fins could cause blind spots.

[RidingOnRailz]

Originally Posted by Mrbizness1

Good question. I have driven cars from that era and don’t recall having that problem.
You had to use your mirrors, many were larger back then and were placed
more forward on the fenders giving a better view if the side of the vehicles also
they were larger. I don’t recall them being heated back then.

Perhaps not this...



... far forward, but this is where I've lately believed that side view mirrors belong - on the fenders.
There is no need to turn your head to see in them, vs. with present door-mounted side-views.

[RidingOnRailz]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

Side view mirrors were optional on cars before mid-1960s so if the car
don't have side view mirrors, those big fins could cause blind spots.

If you can see your car's tail fins, or any other part of your car in your side-view mirrors while driving, they are set incorrectly.

[Mrbizness1]

Originally Posted by RidingOnRailz

Perhaps not this...



... far forward, but this is where I've lately believed that side view mirrors belong - on the fenders.
There is no need to turn your head to see in them, vs. with present door-mounted side-views.

Those are a bit to forward for me, they also look a little narrow which could limit the viewing area

[RidingOnRailz]

Originally Posted by Mrbizness1

Those are a bit to forward for me, they also look a
little narrow which could limit the viewing area

A bit further back, yes. I just picked the image as an example of where I believe side-view mirrors should go.

[RidingOnRailz]

Originally Posted by james morison 8989

it's not very aesthetically beautiful

Safety over looks is how I roll.

[AeroAstro]

Absolutely, tail fins can create blind spots, especially in older or larger vehicles. They might obstruct the driver's view, making it harder to see smaller cars or obstacles. It's a trade-off between aesthetics and functionality. Always good to check your mirrors and blind spots diligently!