While a lot has changed in the world of retail over the past 50-odd years, enter Shein, eBay, and of course, Amazon in all its bottle-fueled glory, one institution has remained steadfast amid changing times: The car dealership. But even though our process of buying a new ride hasn't changed much, the aesthetics most certainly have. 

From cowboy hat-clad salesmen to rainbow-colored auto show floors, here are 31 photos of auto dealerships in the '70s.