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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 ...
Check Out: 8 Sports Cars To Stay Away From in Retirement 1954 Chevrolet 3100 For fans of old-school pickup trucks, the 1954 Chevrolet 3100 half-ton is an absolute must.
Here’s a look at seven cars from the 1950s currently listed for sale on Autotrader ... this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the only car of its kind confirmed to be finished new in Code DB-229G ...
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.
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 ...
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 .
The General Motors Motorama was an auto show staged by GM from 1949 to 1961. These automobile extravaganzas were designed to whet public appetite and boost automobile sales with displays of fancy concept cars and other special or halo models.
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 ...