If I was a gangster/bootlegger in 20's/30's America, what would have been my first choice of vehicle?

by Midasx

I am fascinated by the prohibition era of American history, there is just so much to learn about that time!

I was wondering if anyone knew what would be being driven by the people of the time, was there a preference for fast cars or were people worried about status and appearances over performance? If I recall correctly Al Capone's car was bullet proofed and once seized by the government was used to protect the president!

ForcesEqualZero

Well.. Fast wasn't a big problem. Stopping and steering, on the other hand, proved difficult. Power steering and disc brakes were not in common production cars until about 1950. Oh, and seat belts, too. So take that turn a little too fast running from the cops? You'd have a bad time...