American cars are getting smaller (with the exception of the damn SUVs). I don't think there is a car today with the size and weight of the big american cars of the 50's and 60's. The 1966 Plymouth that I am restoring is about 2 feet longer and 700 lb heaver than my Volvo or Saab and it was considered a mid-size car. I don't think I could even get a 59 caddy or chrysler 300c in my garage.