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In the 1950s and 1960s until recently, Cox has produced a line of hobby-oriented models of cars, airplanes, and other vehicles. The most noted are the .049 cubic-inch displacement glow fuel powered models, controlled by line (Control Line) or by radio (Radio Control). AMC Matador.049 engine police car from the TV series Adam-12; T-28 Trojan ...
For 1956, Dodge replaced the Heather Rose and Sapphire White scheme with a Misty Orchid and Regal Orchid color scheme. The interior of the car in 1956 did not take its cue from the 1955 model, and instead featured "La Femme"-only seat patterns, headliner, interior paint, and carpet. The fabrics used have proven difficult to reproduce.
Pages in category "1950s cars" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 291 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
In 1948 Roy Cox was approached by the Cameron Brothers, model engine makers, who had built some engine packages specifically for Cox's Champion race car. This engine was sold separately as "Thimble Drome" for the Champion car. In 1950 Roy ventured into engine manufacturing by teaming up with Mel Anderson to produce the O-Forty-Five Special car.
Most cars from the 1950s are long gone, but some have been carefully maintained — or restored — by car enthusiasts. A moving piece of history, these classic cars offer a glimpse at life ...
Shortly thereafter Cox got into slot cars and focused attention on gearing up for this fad. In 1965 Cox International was established in Hong Kong to meet the demands of the slot car craze. In 1967 the slot car fad ended, leaving Cox with excess stock that couldn't be sold, resulting in cash flow problems.
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 ...
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 .