Many of the earliest pieces had no lyrics, instead attempting to musically emulate the sounds of the automobile, such as "The Motor Car" (1903) and "The Auto Race" (1904).
"Walk Don't Run" by the Ventures, "Rumble" by Link Wray, or "Sleep Walk" by Santo & Johnny could all serve a slow entrance, "Let's Go for a Ride" by the Collegians, "You Can't Catch Me" by Chuck Berry, or "Rebel-'Rouser" by Duane Eddy worked for a more speedy approach, and "No Particular Place to Go" by Chuck Berry worked for all situations.
[5] Many groups emerged that took their names from car brands: the Impalas, the El Dorados, the Cadillacs, the Fleetwoods, the Starfires, the Rivieras, Little Anthony and the Imperials, among numerous others.
[5] Alongside the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Ronny and the Daytonas, and the Fantastic Baggys all rose to the forefront of the scene.
[5][10] As in the 1950s, many groups adopted the names of car brands, but this time with a greater emphasis on hot rods, such as the GTOs and the T-Bones.