The 1990s were a special time for car culture, with iconic vehicle designs and many unique gadgets that can only be understood by those who lived in the 90s.

From compact cars to minivans, owning a car in the '90s meant that you likely saw or had to replace the car stereo yourself. Not only that, there's a significant chance you or your parents had a detachable stereo to prevent theft. The interior of a 90s car was often bright and colorful, with features that felt innovative for the time, such as automatic seatbelts and beaded seat covers.

The joy of finding your favorite CDs from a wallet or a fancy stereo and many other moments are perfectly represented in these 21 nostalgic photos, reminding the unforgettable experience of what it felt like having a car in that period felt like.