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Tailfins gave a Space Age look to cars, and along with extensive use of chrome became commonplace by the end of the decade. 1950s American automobile culture has had an enduring influence on the culture of the United States, as reflected in popular music, major trends from the 1950s and mainstream acceptance of the "hot rod" culture. The American manufacturing economy switched from producing ...
In great working order, this car has ties to “James Bond” creator Ian Fleming and is offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc. in Astoria, New York. 1958 Chevrolet Impala Price: $999,999
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, one of the most iconic autos of the era [1]. The 1950s were pivotal for the American automobile industry.The post-World War II era brought a wide range of new technologies to the automobile consumer, and a host of problems for the independent automobile manufacturers.
As the first post-war decade, the 1950s launched modern American popular culture and gave rise to some of the world's most coveted and valuable collectibles. Bill Ryze, a certified chartered ...
While these cars are now among the most famous models in existence, the first model year saw only 300 units produced. Around 225 remain today — so rare that they sell for nearly $100,000 .
Cadillac Sixty Special (1950-1953) Checker Model A3/A4 (1950-1952) Chrysler Town & Country (1950-1959) Ford Country Squire (1950–1951) Ford Crestliner (1950–1951) International L Series Metro Van (1950-1952) Nash Rambler (1950–1952) Oldsmobile "Rocket" Deluxe Holiday 88 (1950) Pontiac Catalina (1950-1958) Volkswagen Type 2 (1950–1967 ...
A A Automobile Company (1910–1913) 'Blue & Gold, Red John, model Abbott-Detroit (1909–1918) Moved to Cleveland and renamed to 'Abbott' in 1917. Abeln-Zehr (1911–1912) Renamed to 'Zehr' after departure of S. Abeln in 1912. AC Propulsion (1997–2003) tzero model Apex Motor Car Company (1920–1922) Ace model Acme Motor Car Company (1903–1911) Adams Company (1905–1912) 'Adams-Farwell ...
The museum was founded in 1994 by Robert E. Petersen, a publishing giant who helped to shape American car culture. Comedian Jay Leno is one of the museum's biggest fans and has had a lifelong love ...