The 1955 Willys Bermuda and the 1951 Frazer Standard are among the interesting and perhaps under-appreciated cars of the '50s. Learn more about these unsung classics.
The 1954-1955 MG TF has become a collectible car despite its apparent shortcomings. The car featured amazing handling, but it left many drivers frustrated due to the very low engine performance. Learn more about the British car that Americans came to love. See more »
The two-seat 1954-1962 Metropolitan made inroads in the U.S. car market despite its size. For millions of people a second car was no longer a luxury but a necessity, making the Metropolitan a candidate for success. Read about the 1954-1962 Metropolitan.
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The 1954-1964 Facel Vega is a handsome, haute couture collectible coveted for its rarity. It featured American power and French bodywork making it one of history's most memorable hybrids. Learn more about this classic sports car.
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The 1955 Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 9 featured a futuristic design that was quite capable of being driven in everyday traffic and delivered good fuel economy. To learn more about this one-off model, read on.
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Italy's design maestro, Pinin Farina, changed the shape of automotive design while drumming up new business for his expanding carrozzeria. Read the story of the show car, the 1955 Lancia Florida, that touched off a worldwide styling revolution.
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The 1955 Willys Bermuda is the scarcest and most collectible model of the Willys car line. It may be appreciating slowly, but its status as the final model year makes it particularly valuable. Find out why this model makes a good collectible car.
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The Gaylord was designed by two brothers whose father was the inventor of the bobby However, their goal in building the ultimate production sports car fell short. Learn why only four cars were built and get more specifications of this classic sports car.
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The 1955-1957 GMC Suburban was GMC's bigger, more powerful, response to Chevrolet's Cameo pickup. While Chevrolet built the Cameo as a low-production model, GMC used the Suburban to draw showroom traffic. Read more about this classic car.
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By 1955, Pontiac tried to change its dull-but-dependable image with the 1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari. What better way to do it than with a "dream car"? Read about the 1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari, GM's attempt at a fancy, sporty wagon.
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The exterior styling of the new 1955-57 Pontiacs was seen as generally pleasing, even exciting -- save for what some thought a rather unfortunate blunt front end. Learn more about the nuances of this newly redesigned model in this classic cars article.
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The 1956 Pegaso Z-102 Panoramica coupe is a Spanish sports car with a rare body type. The car featured a V-8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor that produced a staggering 270 horsepower. Learn more about this custom Pegaso and see a picture of it.
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The 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury revived a Plymouth company that had fallen on difficult times. The first Furys were the plushest and most potent Plymouths of the decade. See pictures and learn about the 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury.
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The 1956-1959 Jaguar Mark VIII featured styling changes and a boosted XK twin cam six. Discover more about the exceptional 1956-1959 Jaguar Mark VIII and learn about this graceful car's pros and cons.
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Since their inception in France in 1889, Peugeot automobiles -- like the 1957 Peugeot 203C Four-Door Sedan -- have fanned out around the globe. Read about the 1957 Peugeot 203C Four-Door Sedan, Peugeot's first new design after World War II.
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The 1957-1958 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible & Hardtop Coupe features an important and striking design, but these models had their share of troubles. Learn about the value of this collectible car and see why it’s recommended as an investment.
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The 1957-1959 Imperial LeBaron was a luxurious addition to the Imperial premium series. It was named after the great '30s coachworks that did some of its best work on Imperial chassis. Learn more about the tasteful 1957-1959 Imperial LeBaron.
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In the 1950s, GM's British subsidiary, Vauxhall, introduced a small car, the 1957-1961 Vauxhall Victor. Meanwhile, GM saw that cost-conscious U.S. drivers had interest in imports. Learn whether the 1957-1961 Vauxhall Victor could serve both markets.
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The 1957-1964 Facel Vega Excellence was an interesting blend of Detroit and European themes. A very heavy car both in appearance and on the scale, the engine displacement and output were generally the same as other Facel models. Read more about this classic car.
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The 1957-1987 Pontiac Bonneville had its roots in the famous race course of the same name. The initial 1957 Pontiac Bonneville didn't make money, but it was only intended to be an image builder. Find out how the Bonneville transformed Pontiac's image.
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The 1959 Crown Imperial Limousine is incredibly rare: it's one of only seven cars built in the line. The inside was well-appointed with luxurious fabrics and leather to compliment its wood paneling. Learn more about this exclusive luxury vehicle.
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The 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato Coupe resulted from a collaboration between Abarth and Fiat. It's estimated that at least 600 were made with a price tag of $3,460. Read more about the classic Fiat Abarth 750.
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