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What Was Good About 1950's Cars?

I have to say that 1950’s cars look like they are from a whole different universe. What I love about these cars are the white streak around the front of each of the tires.

You have many car brands such as the Packard, Mercury, Chevrolet Corvette, Hudson, Ford Thunderbird, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chrysler Imperial, Chrysler New Yorker, Buick Skylar, and more! 

I personally have to say the Chevrolet Bel Air is my favorite looks wise.

Many people who had cars in this era were more towards those with some wealth. I noticed that a lot of the percentage of people walked, biked, or took the bus to wherever they were going.

Not everyone in the 1950’s had a car but those who did had some money. Lots of these cars were geared towards couples who had children as well.

The cars back in this time period came in many colors, which I love! Today many people have bland colors on their cars. Which are their preference but cars with unique or cool colors really stand out.

When looking through pictures of 50’s cars, I was surprised to see there were plan white vehicles. Usually you only see red or the bright colors when viewing cars from this era.

As any other generation, they do have some ugly cars as well. Some short and stubby ones, ones that have an odd shape, and those with too long of a back to them.

Buying a new car in this era, was about in the 2,000 to 3,000 range and this varied between the lower and middle class. They were constructed with a steel frame and chrome highlights.

Since World War II, many marketers could cater towards families and the rich to buy their cars. They had a full range of using television advertisements and through word of mouth.

What was interesting to find out is that during this timer period, cars went 65 to 100 miles per hour. Vehicles during the 50’s were gems and were so uniquely made.

Let us not forget the number of teenagers that used cars in this decade to be have some privacy and become intimate with their partners. 

Plus, all the mischief they did such taking unexpected trips, going to local parties, and just having fun.

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