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The 1959 Coupe de Ville was one of the most beautiful cars ever made, with eye-catching tailfins and a sleek body style. It had power doors, windows, and seats, making it one of the most luxurious ...
Chrysler Newport. Years produced: 1940-1981 Original starting price: $2,964 After serving as a two-year, one-off vehicle in the '40s and '50s, the Newport settled in as an entry-level sedan and ...
A total of almost 58 million cars were produced and sold during the 1950s by the American manufacturers. Compared to the total population of the United States by the end of the decade, 179,323,175, [14] that is almost one new vehicle for every three living persons of all ages.
Width. 79.0 in (2,007 mm) Height. 60.0 in (1,524 mm) Curb weight. 4,200 lb (1,900 kg) The Tucker 48, commonly but incorrectly referred to as the Tucker Torpedo, was an automobile conceived by Preston Tucker while in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and briefly produced in Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.
With the standard 3.31:1 rear axle, acceleration from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) took less than six seconds. [3] Projected top speed was 134 mph (216 km/h). [4] Over 3,500 Excalibur cars were built, all in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [2] The American comedian Phyllis Diller was a notable proponent of the Excalibur automobile, and owned four of them. [5]
George Barris (auto customizer) George Barris (born George Salapatas; November 20, 1925 – November 5, 2015) was an American designer and builder of Hollywood custom cars. Barris designed and built the Hirohata Merc. Barris's company, Barris Kustom Industries, designed and built the Munster Koach and DRAG-U-LA for The Munsters; and the 1966 ...
These are our picks for the 15 ugliest cars of the 1950s. We appreciate the creativity that inspired many of the designs, and we know many car enthusiasts love them specifically for their unique ...
See Austin A40 for other A40 models. The Austin Cambridge (sold as A40, A50, A55, and A60) is a medium-sized motor car range produced by the Austin Motor Company, in several generations, from September 1954 through to 1971 as cars and to 1973 as light commercials. It replaced the A40 Somerset and was entirely new, with modern unibody construction.