"Thinking Cockpits (They Think of You. They Think for You.)" Ford Motor Company Advertising Proof, 1967

The 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 wasn't quite the marvel of artificial intelligence that this ad suggested. But the "Convenience Control Panel," with lights that warned the driver about low fuel, open doors and unbuckled seat belts, was a smart idea. Options shown here included the SelectShift transmission -- which could be operated automatically or manually -- and the 8-track-tape stereo system.