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You're spot on, IMO! I learned how to drive in my Dad's '55 Chevie Bel Air and the first car I bought was a '56 Ford Customline sedan. I'm 77 now and no longer drive but those cars, and 1950's cars in general, were the best.
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I was just the right age to see all these classic cars when they first appeared on showroom floors. Always looked forward to running around to all the dealerships and salivating over all the new designs that I dreamed I would own one day.
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Me too! They used to come into the dealers showrooms in around mid September. My friends and I would run to see them after school. What Fun! Hessell Chevrolet and Ira Escobar Ford dealerships in El Segundo, Ca!
So very glad to hear how much you enjoyed this feature, Otis! You certainly lived thru some of the best era of auto making! Welcome and keep watching - you'll find lots more to love!
Today’s cars may not have much personality, but they are much safer than the cars of the past. I wouldn’t be alive if I had been in an accident in one of these death traps. I was driving a 2011 model automobile when I was Tee-boned. I was very thankful for airbags and seatbelts and safety cage construction. I was hurt enough with those features but I would have been hurt worse if I had not had those things for protection.
@@glennso47 Your's is one of the rare exceptions. My "57" Olds and/or my "53" Cadillac were both battleships. Today's ugly plastic cars would've have a chance. Had a "56" Caddy too, it was a Sherman Tank.
As a kid in the 50s you could tell the make of the car from 100 yards. Today cars are designed in a wind tunnel for aerodynamics. I can't tell one make from another . 50s music, 50s cars!!!
Generally, you picked the greatest design eras, with the 1950s lineup. I saw them all new and for the most part I agree with your choices. However, I agree with the gentleman who suggested that the mark II Continental should’ve been closer to the top of the list. I’ve never owned one, 9:36 but I did have the pleasure of driving one back in the 50s, and it was wonderful. On the other hand, you missed what I still consider to be the most beautiful car of all from the 1950s. That is, the 1956 Lincoln Premier convertible. I owned this car for nine years and I still love it. Mechanically, 50s automobiles left a lot to be desired. However my 56 Lincoln convertible gave me better than 23 miles to the gallon which is great for a vehicle weighing more than 5000 pounds. It could also bury the speedometer which required exceeding 140 miles an hour. On the wide-open in the highways of Canada where I grew up, I had the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful, beautiful automobile. It was great to see your photos, of all of my teenage year cars. Well done!
Thank you so much Leonard! We also love the 56 Premier and my Dad had one I remember fondly! There will be a part 2 of this list down the road so - stay tuned!
Wow, a lot of nostalgia here, great job. At 73 years young and a gear head my whole life, I believe the 50s were the pinnacle for auto styling and colors. I have 3 Vettes now, a 2020 C8, a 2023 ZO6 and a Roman red/India ivory cove 1960 270 horse with 2 four barrel carbs that I’ve owned for 50 years. All great cars, but I trust you can guess which is my favorite 😊!
My first car was a 1955 Kaiser Manhattan. Flipped it and got a 1954 Lincoln convertible. All I can say is the 50's was a great time to be alive and in America!
I know EXACTLY what started my love affair with cars. In 1956 my Dad & I took the train from Seattle to IN to see relatives. I was 7. When we left to come home, we took the train to Detroit. In those days you could drive demo units from the factory to dealerships around the country. We delivered your No. 1 car, a '57 Ford Skyliner Crown Victoria glass top to Bill Pierre Motors in Lake City, North Seattle. I will never forget seeing that car for the first time. It was coming off the wash rack, black & cream, all wet & shiny with lots of chrome! My 7 year old self had never seen anything so beautiful in my short life, & that beautiful Ford STILL ranks pretty damn high in my book! I cried real tears when Dad delivered it to the Ford agency. I laid in the back seat staring at the stars, through the glass top, across half the country! Big adventure for a little boy!
Wow....thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory with us Daryl! I can just picture your 7 year old self in that back seat! Those really are stunning cars and we've owned a couple over the years so, ya, we get it! That feeling never leaves you either! Thanks for watching and hope you find lots to love with all our features that tell stories like yours.
Growing up in the 50s, I believe 55-57 era cars were the most exciting. However, I owned a 59 2 door Bel Aire that at the time I thought was ugly, but it grew on me and I wish I had one today. Especially with the 3 speed overdrive.
I am a '55 yr guy myself. Had a '55 Chrysler 300 wagon which was my dating car, Had huge engine and chrome bumpers, and once it got going it was an unstoppable tank!!! Felt so safe in this car because was ALL STEEL!!!
You must have a different upbringing than me and my crowd. Many of your choices were on the unobtainable side, but to overlook 55,56,57 Chevy cars or the Nomad wagon is hard to understand. On the approval side, you did include some like the Kaiser that were absent from my world, though the Henry J did pop in.
Before watching the video I immediately said to myself "The 1957 Chevrolet will undoubtedly be the overall top contender!" I'll never forget how a wealthy, G.M. car dealer father gave one to his son as a pending 1958 high-school graduation gift (black exterior / red interior . . . the school colors, yet). Just an unbelievable gift of a "student extremely liked" - model car . . . of which many said students were working hard part-time, just to purchase their first (inexpensive, old model) used car of any brand.
It was the culture back then, and the way people treated each other. Also when you are young you have a very special connection to these Automobiles. Cars were rolling Art, and reflected the space age.
Absolutely right, Joel! It was a time of pride and confidence and opulence which showed in these designs. The space race age sure had a lot to add as well! Thanks for watching and for the great comment!
PLEEZE remake the '55 Chevy! I want one with the stick shift on the collumn, but I'm not sure they made one like that way back when. I'd like a 53 with the straight six too, also with the three on the tree. New cars mean nothing or very little to me, but I want the old ones back.
But we all need to realize, that those large, beautiful cars of that time frame, were build devoid of safety items!...Think about it--no dual master cylinders, few disc brakes, minimal side-collision protection in the doors, crappy suspensions, seat belts were barely an option, no airbags, of course, the tech was not yet available...and yes, those stunning steering wheels were deadly, with the solid steering columns not yet designed to "break-away"...many folks were crushed to death in more serious head-on collisions. No one loves those beautiful boats of yesteryear more than I do...I owned a couple!..But I would not drive one today.
Great showcase of art. At my age (85) I saw all these cars as they came on line. My first real drool was the 1953 Studebaker Sport Coupe. Agree about the 56 Ford but the outstanding thing (to me) was the 1956 Chevy "210 series" 2 door hard top with the factory "Power Pak" (duel exhaust - Four barrel carb) and special order for the straight shift , because it was usually shipped with the power glide automatic trans. The Bel-Air was the usual Hard-Top, so the 210 series was limited in quantity of production. The 210 series had "just enough" chrome trim but the Bel-Air was over kill and stole the true "waist pinch" line at the rear fender, what a beauty. Thanks for the flash-back of a great time in our history.
In 1970 I had a 57 Ford two door wagon, green and white. Rescued it out of a junk yard.Not many two door wagons around back then and I failed to appreciate what I had. But I can say that about quite a few cars back then. I always wanted a 58 Impala, gold and cream would have been my choice. But, my first car was a 61 Valiant. That was one tough little car, but I was too young (18) to know how good it was. Ahhh those were the days! So, now, at 77, I'll stick with my 96 K1500, with just over 300k on the clock. Now I appreciate what I have.
You're right! All the big magazines of the day would have full color full page ads and most were like artwork similar to what the showroom brochures had. Great memory and thanks for sharing!
I always loved the 1956 Ford Crown Victoria in Black or Diamond Blue and White with the Continental Kit. My older cousins had them when I was a kid in the 1950's
I still remember the day that my dad came home with his brand new Parklane wagon. It was done up inside and out in two tone green. It had the Thunderbird V-8 and all available options offered (I loved playing under the cargo cover on trips). Thank you for bringing back a happy memory of my dad and his new Parklane.
I remember my dad's '53 Buick and also his '59 Buick. Both were gorgeous cars. I remember standing on the floor of the back seat of the '53 leaning against the middle of the back of the front seat between my mom and dad looking out of the front window. I loved looking at the long hood with the ornament in the middle and at the rounded fenders that were lower than the hood. Today if someone lets their kids ride like that they would be in jail. The '59 was the first car I drove and the first time my dad let me drive it alone I was stopped for speeding. The cop knew my dad and drove me home. He let my dad take care of my punishment.
You left out the 57 Buick riviera. My favorite. But what memories you stirred up in my mind. I was born in 41 so the fifties were my teen years, a wonderful time to grow up. Thanks a million!
I can't argue with your choices. My first car was a '55 Ford 4 door. My cousin called it an 'all door'. We liked it because it was quicker getting everyone in, if the situation dictated a quick getaway. Loved that car. It'd go anywhere and was often asked to. If I had the money today, I'd go for a 2 door hardtop, but that 4 dr still has a place of honor in my heart. My dad had a '54 Corvette. He bought it wrecked in '55 or '56 and rebuilt it. I still have the fiberglass mold that he built by hand, to lay up the left rear quarter panel. He had a '32 Ford sedan at the same time and he sold it, to buy the chrome for the Vette and then sold the Vette, to pay off the tools in his shop. The guy he sold it to, totaled it a couple of weeks after he bought it. Dad always said that he'd give his left n_t to have it back. Hmmmm.....good memories. Thanks for the video and all the great pictures.
LOVE this comment! I loved the 4 door Mercury I drove to high school back in 1979! Could pile all my friends in there! The Corvette story is so great and love how you tell it. So glad we could bring back some fun memories for you. Keep watching!
WOW! At 80 years young, this brought back wonderful memories of when cars were pieces of art and we couldn't wait to see what was in the mind of the designers for the next year. I loved the Studebaker Hawk series, the 56 Lincoln low slung body and large canopy..a beauty! My personal favorite was the 58 Pontiac Bonneville with tons of chrome and iconic rear quarter leading to fantastic taillights. I can't quibble with any of your choices....heck it was the '50's, the years of historic auto design. Just found your channel and subscribed to see more of the same. Great job!!!!
Thanks so much for the great comment and compliment and welcome to the ITCCT family! We know you'll find lots of great stuff here to love! This feature was something we don't usually do as our focus in on the personal stories but we definitely plan on doing more since it was so well received!
I am a little bit younger. I nearly forgot the 58 and 59 Pontiacs. My choice would be the 59. still own a 65 Bonneville convertible: One of the prettiest Pontiacs ever built. I love the 58 Buicks as well.
For the first time on RUclips I found I found a man that knows what he's talking about cars I can't believe that you are so right I had most of these cars but my favorite was a 1958 Ford Edsel it had a big motor I think it was a 410 cubic inch and I could outrun just about anybody in high school thank you very much sir all the respect in the world it's rare you find somebody that knows what they're talking about I also had a 1956 crown Vic to me that was the prettiest car ever made bar none and thank you again sir 🤠
You have no idea how much that means to Tom! We try very hard to present professional features. He's been an automotive writer for decades and really enjoys bringing these stories to life for you all to enjoy! Agree with your feelings about the Edsel and Crown Vic for sure! Thank you, thank you, thank you Texas!
Great selection of cars....I would like to add some info on some...the 55 Chrysler Engine was a 392 Fire Dome ...it was the first production 300 horse power, that featured Hemispherical heads...The tri Chevys...the 1955 56 option was a 265 cu in.The 57 Engine was a 283 ...options where 2x4 Rochester Carbs...or Rochester Fuel Injection...The Continental ...Limited production....The frame sat very high ....giving the body a very close to the ground look...A beautiful car...The 58 Turnpike cruiser may have had a 352..or a Lincoln Engine a 460....The 57 Safari Engine may have been a 287....The 58 Edsel Trans control was in the middle of the steering column..I hope my comments may be helpful.....
1958 Chev IMPALA. No one ever raced it as a Stockcar. Well maybe once. Your life was in danger hot rodding with one. They had 4 coil suspensions, high-speed turning, braking, or both, and lost control of the car. They are Good looking cars.
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Yes, I raced limited stockcar, many Demolition Derbys. Till I married then it was the Demos. 2 or 3 Demo Derbys a year till I turned 35. Kids were worth it, on quitting. Thank you for response back. Ford person, first Ford 1950. then bought1956 2 door posts, till I bought my first 1958 Thunderbird. Second T-Bird 1960 with 430 ci. It had tranny issues. 1965 T Bird. Long dry spell till next T Birds. I loved the 1988 Turbo couple top of the line. So, I bought a cheaper version of the Tubo couple, for more head room. Now I drive SUV Volvo XC 90, junk vehicle, maintenance prices are nasty. Replace it with a Ford Explorer in 2024... Take care.
I’m 83 and after the old folks designed 28:0028:00 early 50s models the emergence of the 1955 Chev and Ford had everyone’s attention as they were breathtakingly beautiful. Friends of my parents had a Kaiser Manhattan which was truly an American classic. My dad bought a 1956 Dodge Royal sedan in White and Magenta that turned a lot of heads. As did my uncles 57 DeSoto Firedome. It was a great time to be a car loving teenager.
Very good choice Ed! Thanks for watching and commenting! You'll love the feature we did awhile back of a stunning 55 Mercury Monterey then! ruclips.net/video/UEOaBaQOwAA/видео.html
1955 was indeed a magical year as the cars looked so different from previous years. Iwas too young to drive but we called these cars "flying colors." Your presentation shows that.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and we're happy you enjoyed it! Here's to many more years of cruising in your 58! Now, time for you to watch the Top Cars of 1960-1964!
LOL...love that "grill" of my dreams! I'm totally stealing that phrase (with your permission of course)! We owned a 1958 wagon and loved that car! Thanks for watching and for the fun comment!
You'd be surprised at how awesome today's teenagers think the 1958 Edsel is. Was with a friend in Phoenix one day when we got mobbed by around 40 high school kids admiring his Pacer convertible at a strip mall...endless questions!
They are making a bit of resurgence at car shows and are even being resto-moded by the young gun builders! You'll see one if you go back to this video: ruclips.net/video/YNVnnoBXMKA/видео.html
This was my era. I loved the 57 Chevy Belaire turquoise ...I took my driver's test in a 55 Ford Fairlane and went to college (but didn't keep it there) a 57 Fairlane. Deep feelings for all them.
I grew up in the fifties, seen most of them cars & owned a few. I loved my '49 Mercury Coupe, my '56 Chevy Hardtop, but my early '60 Pontiacs were my favorite. My bestus car was a 70 Thunderbird Coupe.. the interior was a masterpiece... I too am 80 years old.
You left out the most beautiful 58 Plymouth. Those back wings were perfection. It was graceful from all angles. Please show this car in your next video. Thank you.
Sir - you have stolen my list! At 77, I will admit to owning every one of these cars (and 30 more) in my life. Owned and drove, I'll add. But no Corvettes or T-Birds or Edsels - just luck of the draw. Thanks for sharing - this was FUN.
The Mercury 57-58 2 door turnpike cruiser STATION WAGON was truly iconic. What you called the twin antennas above the windshield on the corners are vents for air when at turnpike speeds.
I have never seen, or been able to find in source material, any reference to the Turnpike Cruiser option, being available on wagons. I would still prefer the 2 Dr hardtop wagon, over the rest of the line. Interesting note: all Mercury wagons, '57-60, were hardtops.
@@Tchristman100 Back about 1994, I saw a very restorable 58 2dr Merc Wagon in a junkyard in the high desert of Wendall, Idaho, while searching for parts for my '66 Rebel. Might still be there! Mercury was the only one making 2dr Hardtop wagons, Ford, Edsel, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Plymouth, and Dodge, all made full size 2dr wagons through 1960, but not hardtops, All Chrysler wagons, were 4dr hardtops, from '57?-64, but no 2drs. Rambler Ambassador 4dr hardtop wagons '58-60 were an option, but no 2dr. Rambler was the first company to produce a hardtop wagon, a 4dr, in 1956, a 4dr, but that was a Compact.
Every year is a lot. He must have had some awesome cars! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory Gerald! Keep watching our next list goes live this Friday!
My 1976 high school car was a 1958 Buick Super sedan . Best car i ever had . I remember doing a tune-up on it while standing in between the bumper and the radiator . There was room for me to put my small toolbox on the frame in that space also. It had a 364 flathead V8 with dual quads . I don't even remember the gas mileage , it was too much fun starting it with the accelerator pedal with my hands above my head amazing onlookers . I think it belongs on the list also . Great video . Thank you .
Wow...what a great memory and thanks so much for sharing! High school kids thought you had a trick car! That's awesome. Thanks for watching and keep it up - we've lots to love here!
Thank you…….thank you……..thank you for including the 1958 Chevy Impala! So much is made of the “ Tri 5’s” but the ‘58 seems to be overlooked. I think the styling and use of chrome make this the absolutely most beautiful Chevy of the 1950’s! I got my first car in 1965, so the ‘58 was a 7 year old car and I wanted “ new”……! Even today this car is great looking…..I fail to see why the 1957 is so popular……it’s design is no match for the ‘58! I also agree with virtually your whole line up of the best of the 1950’s! Great job. Now I want to see thex1960’s list!
Thanks so much James and we're so pleased that you enjoyed our list! We're working on the 1960's version now so stay tuned! Keep watching and see what other fun we have here!
1955 Packard Caribbean. Just drop dead gorgeous. Genuinely thought it would make your list. My next beauties (on your list!) are the 55-57 Chevy Nomads. What a decade.
That Packard was a great car. I have a 1/18 diecast and it gets great attention on display. One feature of the Cameo pick-ups you missed was the replacement of the mail-slot rear window with a full-width backlight. It looks great and change pick-ups forever!
What a great video for all of us old enough to truly appreciate these gorgeous cars! I'm 70 and remember every one of these cars...starting in my childhood. My father owned a '51 Studebaker pickup, a '53 El Dorado, '55 Olds, and a '52 DeSoto. We moved across the USA in a '59 Chevy Biscayne. I owned a '54 Buick, '54 Packard, '58 Edsel Citation, and I currently own a '70 F-250. I had two friends who owned a '54 Lincoln and a '54 Merc. I love these cars from the 50's and 60's. They are beautiful examples of our automotive past.
Very well stated and we love that you shared your memories! All of those are awesome cars and what a great car world to grow up in! Thanks for watching and hope you find lots more to love here!
“If This Car could Talk” Thanks for ‘‘this list, it’s great to see some of the cars I remember, even tho I owned only one a 56 Ford, and that was in the early 70’s , too bad there are so many babies crying about how unsafe they think they were, it’s about styling, looks fond memories, etc, nothing to do with safety or where they were built or even the order this is a American list. And it’s your list! So thanks again!
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There was a huge selection of colors inside and out. Some dealers would install a wide assortment of options including speed parts.All these cars are beautiful, today's style is rather garish IMO. You have good taste for styling.
A man after my heart, I drive a 56 Ford Victoria everyday. As a kid I made model after model of the 56 Ford. There's always been number one in my book ever since I was a child. I'm now 71 years old and still love looking at it everyday
Wow Richard! Your daily driver is one of our personal favorites! That sounds like our kind of story! Thanks for sharing and hope you find lots more to love here! Keep watching!
You certainly could tell each car from another then! It's kinda crazy the amount of money that went into changing a car nearly every year sometimes! Thanks Wes and hope you find lots more to love here!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk As you pointed out, the Studebaker people knew how to keep yearly styling costs to a minimum and still keep their new models looking fresh.
My first car was a two door coupe 1955 Ford Victoria -- not a Crown Victoria (two different models). We "shoe-horned" in a 368 cubic inch Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser engine with a push-button shift Merc-o-matic transmission behind it. At 16 I was already a terror of the drag strip. We had fun with the song "Hot Rod Lincoln" which had just come out.😁
I had a good friend in High school and in 1956 he had a 1953 Mecury and shoe horned a 1956 Buick Century engine into it with a Bellhousing from a speed shop. It was one hot car
We owned a 1958 and have always loved all three years of the Edsels! Thanks Richard and keep watching! Did you see our feature with the restomod 58 a while back? Young owner/builder is keeping the Edsel look on the road!
As a young man I thought these were beautiful. I still think that today they had class and style that we will never see again. All the fancy and fantastic things we have on cars today ok BUT they have no class no style and no substance no heart.
Hello 👋 my friend, thank you for sharing this fascinating video. My first vehicle was a 1956 Ford passenger car. My second vehicle was a 1957 Chevy Nomad wagon. I like your vehicle choices. All the best to you. 🤗
This is one of the best automotive videos I have ever watched !! It is very nearly perfect for me ! Every choice you made, I anticipated and totally agreed with EVERY choice You made !! It was the most impressive era of automobile design and innovation ! I think the only car I would have added would have included would have been the 1953 Ford cars & pickups, as I had them, and never quite got over the old Flathead engines !! I always loved the performance and sound of a mildly modified flatty !! Outstanding choices, and video !! "jim"
As a kid, I can remember a sky blue Chevrolet Impala (the model with the gull wing rear end!) I never found out who owned it, but it was often parked outside the Festival Inn, Trowell, Nottingham, England.
The big family outing each Fall was to the showrooms of the various car dealers to view the next year’s models. It always ended (“the big finale”) at the Packard dealership. My step-dad drove Packards exclusively! In 1957 we went through the usual routine, but the “new” Packard was a Studebaker crossbreed. My step-dad literally teared up and very nearly cried. The end of an icon had arrived.
My grandfather owned and drove Packard's that were made in the 1950's. This Top 20 1950's Cars was missing the 1956 Packard 400 with push-button shift!
In 1965, I bought a 1955 Packsrd Patrician as my first car. It had been sitting and required work to make it roadworthy, but I learned a lot about cars. The load levelers were a blast!
My Aunt had a 58 Impala with 283 FI Black convertible with Red interior and a speaker in the back seat !! Took us kids to get ice cream every week weather permitted. Not allowed to eat in the car. She sold it because the motor for the top kept burning up due to water collecting in a well Uncle had a 1959 Pontiac Catalina with that light metallic Blue and a steering wheel that had sparking see thru plastic he traded it for a Blue 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Those 20 cars nailed it !! Saw your channel on Dennis Collins channel Gonna do a marathon view of your vids. My dad and mom had a 1953 Chevy Belair 6 cyl 3 on the tree 1956 Chevy wagon once again 6 cyl 3 spd then a 1959 Rambler Station Wagon 6 cyl 3spd ALL of their cars smoked terrible and had no working heaters oh well the memories👍❤️
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9:25 Our parents owned a 1957 or 58, Mercury Turnpike cruiser. What a great car it was. The thing to remember about those early fuel injection systems is that they injected the fuel into a carburetor body which sat atop a standard intake manifold. Port injection did not come along until a few years later.
I agree that most of the cars on this list should be here, BUT the Mark II should be near the top, certainly way above the Turnpike Cruiser! Thanks, I enjoyed the video.
My dad (briefly) owned a '58 Merc Turnpike Cruiser. Sadly (for Ford fans!) he had our family's '50 DeSoto Custom 4 dr. also! The "Cruiser was JUST NOT as good an everyday car as the DeSoto! Perhaps the 'Cruiser had more "style" (a subjective "point"), but the DeSoto was cheaper on gas and DID THE 'family hauling job" BETTER!
My grandfather always bought a new Pontiac every couple of years. I remember riding in his cars in the 50s as a little girl. He preferred the Catalina. I still like Pontiacs and the tradition continued with my father. Now though I own a Toyota 4runner for reliability.
Love how family will impact the cars we love today. I'm a Lincoln lover because that is what my parents collected. Thanks Lucy! We have some great Pontiac features for you to love!
My very first car was a '56 Ford Sunliner........dark blue and white with a matching interior and white top. Bought it for $100 in June of '64. Great car for cruising the boulevards in Tulsa.
Well done, and thanks! My favorites from the 50’s were the ‘55 and ‘59 Oldsmobiles. The ‘52 Mercury convertible was an amazing car also. No other decade can compare!
Very cool video of the 1950's automobiles. I'm the youngest of 7, I'm 70 years young this year. What's funny is my older Brothers had some of the cars mentioned. What I was very surprised about was the 53 Buick Skylark. We had one in the family, also a 56 ford, a 51 Mercury, 59 Cadillac, 55 Buick, 53 Buick Super, two 54 Buick Specials. You didn't mention the 59 Buick, we had one of those as well and a 60 Buick. You didn't mention the 1950 Buick, we had one of those as well. I'd like to mention that my oldest surviving Brother who is 85 years young. Still drives once in while his 1948 Buick Roadmaster with the Dynaflow transmission Model 71 Sedan he bought in 1960 for $40.00 out of a junk yard and drove it home over 100 miles!
I'm 78 this year, 2023, and looking for the Black and White Potiac Starchief about 1954 or 1955 station wagon with a large V8 and the acrylic light-up Pontiac Indian head on the hood. With a large family of 12 , we took lots of trips in it. In 1963 as a senior in High school with Dad, a Lt Colonel in the Air Force, and a couple brothers rebuilt the engine.
Wow, I absolutely loved this video. It takes me to a place in time that was post war America and a tribute to the automotive industry. I was born in’49 and do have memories of seeing these stunning vehicles during that special period in America. Thank you!
My Dad took me on tour of the Studebaker plant (Southbend) in the 50s. A snip of info..... If you worked on the production line and ordered a car, you were allowed to leave the line, follow your car, and have your pals make sure your car was well put together.
My grandfather worked there from '43 to '56. Several years he hung doors. He bought a '50 Champion 4dr. I think msrp was around $1500. I believe that he paid close to $1100. He drove that car until june 1973! Had about 50,000 on it. Had to sell it for parts,as living in rust belt,it just got too rusty to drive. When I was a kid,born in '49, about one third of all vehicles in so.bend were Stude's.
I agree with 90 % of your picks although all were winners 1950 Olds 88 of Stock car fame had the Rocket 88 engine i liked and had a few 88 club coupes next 1956 Olds 88 hardtop and 1953 Studebaker coupe a favorite a the Bonneville salt flats
Wow, I cannot disagree with these choices at all. I might rank them a little differently, but all of these beautiful cars from my youth bring back many fond memories. Great assortment of photos and valuable information. Thank you so much for the video.
Thanks so much Ch W D! We really appreciate the nice remark and are very glad you enjoyed it! It is very tough to rank such great cars. We're working on one now for the 60's cars and will be doing a part two of the 50's down the road. Hope you find lots more to love here!
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You're spot on, IMO! I learned how to drive in my Dad's '55 Chevie Bel Air and the first car I bought was a '56 Ford Customline sedan. I'm 77 now and no longer drive but those cars, and 1950's cars in general, were the best.
You can't beat the beauty of the 1957 Chevy Bel Air coupe !
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I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR COMMENTARY AS WELL DONE AS THIS ONE!!! Thank you.
Wow, thanks! Keep watching!
I’m 86yrs oldi remember all these cars. They were well made. Great bodies.
Thanks for watching and sharing your memory of some awesome cars! Keep watching for more fun!
I’m 81 all I could say is Thanks for the memories
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I love the 1956 Lincoln premier convertible. The rear end is a work of art
Great choice Mark and we agree! Thanks for watching and be sure to keep watching! This Friday is our Top Cars of 1960 - 64!
I was just the right age to see all these classic cars when they first appeared on showroom floors. Always looked forward to running around to all the dealerships and salivating over all the new designs that I dreamed I would own one day.
You and me both! We used to have fun making a day of it. Thanks for watching!
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Me too! They used to come into the dealers showrooms in around mid September. My friends and I would run to see them after school. What Fun! Hessell Chevrolet and Ira Escobar Ford dealerships in El Segundo, Ca!
Vary vary cool I am 75 and I drove many of the car's. Thank you for this beautiful presentation
So very glad to hear how much you enjoyed this feature, Otis! You certainly lived thru some of the best era of auto making! Welcome and keep watching - you'll find lots more to love!
Today's cars don't have much personality. The 50's cars had plenty of personality. How do I know ? I WAS THERE !
Thanks for watching Luke and we totally agree (even though we didn't come along until the 60's).
56 chev 56 ford my favourite s❤❤
I agree....
Today’s cars may not have much personality, but they are much safer than the cars of the past. I wouldn’t be alive if I had been in an accident in one of these death traps. I was driving a 2011 model automobile when I was Tee-boned. I was very thankful for airbags and seatbelts and safety cage construction. I was hurt enough with those features but I would have been hurt worse if I had not had those things for protection.
@@glennso47 Your's is one of the rare exceptions. My "57" Olds and/or my "53" Cadillac were both battleships. Today's ugly plastic cars would've have a chance. Had a "56" Caddy too, it was a Sherman Tank.
As a kid in the 50s you could tell the make of the car from 100 yards. Today cars are designed in a wind tunnel for aerodynamics. I can't tell one make from another .
50s music, 50s cars!!!
Always have said that and that goes for cars clear into the 70's! Thanks Gary!
Generally, you picked the greatest design eras, with the 1950s lineup. I saw them all new and for the most part I agree with your choices. However, I agree with the gentleman who suggested that the mark II Continental should’ve been closer to the top of the list. I’ve never owned one, 9:36 but I did have the pleasure of driving one back in the 50s, and it was wonderful. On the other hand, you missed what I still consider to be the most beautiful car of all from the 1950s. That is, the 1956 Lincoln Premier convertible. I owned this car for nine years and I still love it. Mechanically, 50s automobiles left a lot to be desired. However my 56 Lincoln convertible gave me better than 23 miles to the gallon which is great for a vehicle weighing more than 5000 pounds. It could also bury the speedometer which required exceeding 140 miles an hour. On the wide-open in the highways of Canada where I grew up, I had the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful, beautiful automobile.
It was great to see your photos, of all of my teenage year cars. Well done!
Thank you so much Leonard! We also love the 56 Premier and my Dad had one I remember fondly! There will be a part 2 of this list down the road so - stay tuned!
Wow, a lot of nostalgia here, great job. At 73 years young and a gear head my whole life, I believe the 50s were the pinnacle for auto styling and colors. I have 3 Vettes now, a 2020 C8, a 2023 ZO6 and a Roman red/India ivory cove 1960 270 horse with 2 four barrel carbs that I’ve owned for 50 years. All great cars, but I trust you can guess which is my favorite 😊!
I can still see the 1953 Red Buick convertible my husband and I had, sold it to a family member and it ran for years.
My first car was a 1955 Kaiser Manhattan. Flipped it and got a 1954 Lincoln convertible. All I can say is the 50's was a great time to be alive and in America!
I know EXACTLY what started my love affair with cars. In 1956 my Dad & I took the train from Seattle to IN to see relatives. I was 7. When we left to come home, we took the train to Detroit. In those days you could drive demo units from the factory to dealerships around the country. We delivered your No. 1 car, a '57 Ford Skyliner Crown Victoria glass top to Bill Pierre Motors in Lake City, North Seattle. I will never forget seeing that car for the first time. It was coming off the wash rack, black & cream, all wet & shiny with lots of chrome! My 7 year old self had never seen anything so beautiful in my short life, & that beautiful Ford STILL ranks pretty damn high in my book! I cried real tears when Dad delivered it to the Ford agency. I laid in the back seat staring at the stars, through the glass top, across half the country! Big adventure for a little boy!
Wow....thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory with us Daryl! I can just picture your 7 year old self in that back seat! Those really are stunning cars and we've owned a couple over the years so, ya, we get it! That feeling never leaves you either! Thanks for watching and hope you find lots to love with all our features that tell stories like yours.
Yes, l saw one in Sydney, Australia when l was 16..unforgettable
Very cool story
I thought the 1957 Chevy Belaire was the best car ever made, in style and class😊
Are you sure that wasn’t a 1956 Crown Victoria? I don’t believe Ford offered a Crown Victoria in ‘57.
Growing up in the 50s, I believe 55-57 era cars were the most exciting. However, I owned a 59 2 door Bel Aire that at the time I thought was ugly, but it grew on me and I wish I had one today. Especially with the 3 speed overdrive.
So glad you enjoyed this list and stay tuned for the part two coming soon! Thanks for watching!
I am a '55 yr guy myself. Had a '55 Chrysler 300 wagon which was my dating car, Had huge engine and chrome bumpers, and once it got going it was an unstoppable tank!!! Felt so safe in this car because was ALL STEEL!!!
1957 Chevy, most beautiful car ever built, still remains an icon today
So glad you have a favorite on the list! Keep watching and thanks for the comment!
You must have a different upbringing than me and my crowd. Many of your choices were on the unobtainable side, but to overlook 55,56,57 Chevy cars or the Nomad wagon is hard to understand.
On the approval side, you did include some like the Kaiser that were absent from my world, though the Henry J did pop in.
Before watching the video I immediately said to myself "The 1957 Chevrolet will undoubtedly be the overall top contender!"
I'll never forget how a wealthy, G.M. car dealer father gave one to his son as a pending 1958 high-school graduation gift (black exterior / red interior . . . the school colors, yet).
Just an unbelievable gift of a "student extremely liked" - model car . . . of which many said students were working hard part-time, just to purchase their first (inexpensive, old model) used car of any brand.
Loved all!!! T-BIRD SQUARE BODY!!!! '58!!!!
That square body bird just doesn't get enough love (in our opinion). Great car! Thanks Stan!
I have a '62 "Bullet Bird" under construction for daily driving. No trailer queen here! Cannot wait!
It was the culture back then, and the way people treated each other. Also when you are young you have a very special connection to these Automobiles. Cars were rolling Art, and reflected the space age.
Absolutely right, Joel! It was a time of pride and confidence and opulence which showed in these designs. The space race age sure had a lot to add as well! Thanks for watching and for the great comment!
PLEEZE remake the '55 Chevy! I want one with the stick shift on the collumn, but I'm not sure they made one like that way back when. I'd like a 53 with the straight six too, also with the three on the tree. New cars mean nothing or very little to me, but I want the old ones back.
But we all need to realize, that those large, beautiful cars of that time frame, were build devoid of safety items!...Think about it--no dual master cylinders, few disc brakes, minimal side-collision protection in the doors, crappy suspensions, seat belts were barely an option, no airbags, of course, the tech was not yet available...and yes, those stunning steering wheels were deadly, with the solid steering columns not yet designed to "break-away"...many folks were crushed to death in more serious head-on collisions. No one loves those beautiful boats of yesteryear more than I do...I owned a couple!..But I would not drive one today.
Great showcase of art. At my age (85) I saw all these cars as they came on line. My first real drool was the 1953 Studebaker Sport Coupe. Agree about the 56 Ford but the outstanding thing (to me) was the 1956 Chevy "210 series" 2 door hard top with the factory "Power Pak" (duel exhaust - Four barrel carb) and special order for the straight shift , because it was usually shipped with the power glide automatic trans. The Bel-Air was the usual Hard-Top, so the 210 series was limited in quantity of production. The 210 series had "just enough" chrome trim but the Bel-Air was over kill and stole the true "waist pinch" line at the rear fender, what a beauty.
Thanks for the flash-back of a great time in our history.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your favorites! Certainly great choices! Stay tuned for the part two of this list coming soon!
Cannot fault you at all. Beautiful, thank you! Subscribed.
Welcome to the ITCCT family LaDonna! So glad you are here and enjoyed our list. Lots to love here so keep watching!
In 1970 I had a 57 Ford two door wagon, green and white. Rescued it out of a junk yard.Not many two door wagons around back then and I failed to appreciate what I had. But I can say that about quite a few cars back then. I always wanted a 58 Impala, gold and cream would have been my choice. But, my first car was a 61 Valiant. That was one tough little car, but I was too young (18) to know how good it was. Ahhh those were the days! So, now, at 77, I'll stick with my 96 K1500, with just over 300k on the clock. Now I appreciate what I have.
I remember wonderful car advertisements from that era in National Geographic magazines.
You're right! All the big magazines of the day would have full color full page ads and most were like artwork similar to what the showroom brochures had. Great memory and thanks for sharing!
I always loved the 1956 Ford Crown Victoria in Black or Diamond Blue and White with the Continental Kit. My older cousins had them when I was a kid in the 1950's
Such classic combos! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory.
I still remember the day that my dad came home with his brand new Parklane wagon. It was done up inside and out in two tone green. It had the Thunderbird V-8 and all available options offered (I loved playing under the cargo cover on trips). Thank you for bringing back a happy memory of my dad and his new Parklane.
You're welcome and you're so right - we love Parklanes!! Keep watching for part two coming up soon!
I remember my dad's '53 Buick and also his '59 Buick. Both were gorgeous cars. I remember standing on the floor of the back seat of the '53 leaning against the middle of the back of the front seat between my mom and dad looking out of the front window. I loved looking at the long hood with the ornament in the middle and at the rounded fenders that were lower than the hood. Today if someone lets their kids ride like that they would be in jail. The '59 was the first car I drove and the first time my dad let me drive it alone I was stopped for speeding. The cop knew my dad and drove me home. He let my dad take care of my punishment.
You left out the 57 Buick riviera. My favorite. But what memories you stirred up in my mind. I was born in 41 so the fifties were my teen years, a wonderful time to grow up. Thanks a million!
Thank you Robert and we're so glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching as we have lots to love here and part 2 of that list is coming up soon!
How about a 1957 Hudson hornet or a1957 Nash ambassador
I can't argue with your choices. My first car was a '55 Ford 4 door. My cousin called it an 'all door'. We liked it because it was quicker getting everyone in, if the situation dictated a quick getaway. Loved that car. It'd go anywhere and was often asked to. If I had the money today, I'd go for a 2 door hardtop, but that 4 dr still has a place of honor in my heart.
My dad had a '54 Corvette. He bought it wrecked in '55 or '56 and rebuilt it. I still have the fiberglass mold that he built by hand, to lay up the left rear quarter panel. He had a '32 Ford sedan at the same time and he sold it, to buy the chrome for the Vette and then sold the Vette, to pay off the tools in his shop. The guy he sold it to, totaled it a couple of weeks after he bought it. Dad always said that he'd give his left n_t to have it back. Hmmmm.....good memories. Thanks for the video and all the great pictures.
LOVE this comment! I loved the 4 door Mercury I drove to high school back in 1979! Could pile all my friends in there! The Corvette story is so great and love how you tell it. So glad we could bring back some fun memories for you. Keep watching!
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These ‘50s Cars are not just about beauty, they speak for Luxury at any given time. Nice job. Thank you for sharing 👍
Couldn't agree more! Our pleasure! Thanks again!
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WOW! At 80 years young, this brought back wonderful memories of when cars were pieces of art and we couldn't wait to see what was in the mind of the designers for the next year. I loved the Studebaker Hawk series, the 56 Lincoln low slung body and large canopy..a beauty! My personal favorite was the 58 Pontiac Bonneville with tons of chrome and iconic rear quarter leading to fantastic taillights. I can't quibble with any of your choices....heck it was the '50's, the years of historic auto design. Just found your channel and subscribed to see more of the same. Great job!!!!
Thanks so much for the great comment and compliment and welcome to the ITCCT family! We know you'll find lots of great stuff here to love! This feature was something we don't usually do as our focus in on the personal stories but we definitely plan on doing more since it was so well received!
I’m also 80 and I second everything you said!
I don't remember the 58, but the 56 pontiac is my favorite car from back in the day. (Oh wait, just looked it up, I remember it now, what a beauty!)
I am a little bit younger. I nearly forgot the 58 and 59 Pontiacs. My choice would be the 59. still own a 65 Bonneville convertible: One of the prettiest Pontiacs ever built.
I love the 58 Buicks as well.
We did wait for the new models to come out to see what they were going to look like. Today they all look alike but have fancy looking lights.
For me all day long has to be the 1958 Impala convertable-----gorgeous .🇬🇧
Great choice and we agree - that's why it's on the list! Thanks for watching and commenting! Keep watching!
For the first time on RUclips I found I found a man that knows what he's talking about cars I can't believe that you are so right I had most of these cars but my favorite was a 1958 Ford Edsel it had a big motor I think it was a 410 cubic inch and I could outrun just about anybody in high school thank you very much sir all the respect in the world it's rare you find somebody that knows what they're talking about I also had a 1956 crown Vic to me that was the prettiest car ever made bar none and thank you again sir 🤠
You have no idea how much that means to Tom! We try very hard to present professional features. He's been an automotive writer for decades and really enjoys bringing these stories to life for you all to enjoy! Agree with your feelings about the Edsel and Crown Vic for sure! Thank you, thank you, thank you Texas!
Great selection of cars....I would like to add some info on some...the 55 Chrysler Engine was a 392 Fire Dome ...it was the first production 300 horse power, that featured Hemispherical heads...The tri Chevys...the 1955 56 option was a 265 cu in.The 57 Engine was a 283 ...options where 2x4 Rochester Carbs...or Rochester Fuel Injection...The Continental ...Limited production....The frame sat very high ....giving the body a very close to the ground look...A beautiful car...The 58 Turnpike cruiser may have had a 352..or a Lincoln Engine a 460....The 57 Safari Engine may have been a 287....The 58 Edsel Trans control was in the middle of the steering column..I hope my comments may be helpful.....
@Wayne Woolley Great comment, and thanks for adding all the info! We appreciate the participation and hope you find lots more to love here!
@@waynewoolley527 you mean the Edsel had like a push button transmission?
As an owner of a 55 Cameo truck, i was happy to see it make the list.
Beautiful trucks and you're a lucky man! Thanks for watching and commenting!
1958 Chev IMPALA. No one ever raced it as a Stockcar. Well maybe once. Your life was in danger hot rodding with one. They had 4 coil suspensions, high-speed turning, braking, or both, and lost control of the car. They are Good looking cars.
I'm sure some crazy racer probably tried it...lol! Thanks for watching and leaving a fun comment!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Yes, I raced limited stockcar, many Demolition Derbys. Till I married then it was the Demos. 2 or 3 Demo Derbys a year till I turned 35. Kids were worth it, on quitting. Thank you for response back. Ford person, first Ford 1950. then bought1956 2 door posts, till I bought my first 1958 Thunderbird. Second T-Bird 1960 with 430 ci. It had tranny issues. 1965 T Bird. Long dry spell till next T Birds. I loved the 1988 Turbo couple top of the line. So, I bought a cheaper version of the Tubo couple, for more head room. Now I drive SUV Volvo XC 90, junk vehicle, maintenance prices are nasty. Replace it with a Ford Explorer in 2024... Take care.
Used to love watching the demo derby cars in my hometown on Saturday nights! Fun in the dirt!
I’m 83 and after the old folks designed 28:00 28:00 early 50s models the emergence of the 1955 Chev and Ford had everyone’s attention as they were breathtakingly beautiful. Friends of my parents had a Kaiser Manhattan which was truly an American classic. My dad bought a 1956 Dodge Royal sedan in White and Magenta that turned a lot of heads. As did my uncles 57 DeSoto Firedome. It was a great time to be a car loving teenager.
My favorite: 1955 Mercury Montclair two door hardtop
Very good choice Ed! Thanks for watching and commenting! You'll love the feature we did awhile back of a stunning 55 Mercury Monterey then! ruclips.net/video/UEOaBaQOwAA/видео.html
Love this man and that 1958 Edsel they were beautiful also 1956 ford looks great
Two of my personal favorites! Thanks for watching Lee and for such a nice comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm not willing to debate your selection. There's a few I was surprised not to see but you can't put them all in. Great production and thank you 😊
Thanks for watching Brad and we appreciate your nice comment! No matter what we picked, we were bound to leave someone's favorite out.
1955 was indeed a magical year as the cars looked so different from previous years. Iwas too young to drive but we called these cars "flying colors." Your presentation shows that.
Thanks Ted! Flying Colors is a great way to explain those cars!
1955 Chevrolet still holds the record of most vehicles produced in a model year 1.7 Million.
Most beautiful cars made in the 50' and 60's
Really enjoyed your presentation. My first time watching. I had a 57 Fairlane in the 60s and now have a 58 Chevy. My favorite was the 57 Vette.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and we're happy you enjoyed it! Here's to many more years of cruising in your 58! Now, time for you to watch the Top Cars of 1960-1964!
Love ford's EDSEL !distinctive grill. Only car that says WOW back at you! The "grill"of my dreams!!!w O w !!!
LOL...love that "grill" of my dreams! I'm totally stealing that phrase (with your permission of course)! We owned a 1958 wagon and loved that car! Thanks for watching and for the fun comment!
You'd be surprised at how awesome today's teenagers think the 1958 Edsel is. Was with a friend in Phoenix one day when we got mobbed by around 40 high school kids admiring his Pacer convertible at a strip mall...endless questions!
They are making a bit of resurgence at car shows and are even being resto-moded by the young gun builders! You'll see one if you go back to this video: ruclips.net/video/YNVnnoBXMKA/видео.html
I loved the 59 Chevy with the “cat eye” rear lights and fins! All on this list are fantastic cars! Thanks for the memories!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and be sure to check out all our other "Top" lists for more memories!
'56 was the best year, since that was the year I was born.
I do like the intro with the picture of Hank Sr. and his Cadillac.
No two people would ever agree with all your top 20… but your list is pretty good. Some beautiful cars made in the 50’s.
You are right Steve which is why we stated that it is just our opinion. So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment! Keep watching!
This was my era. I loved the 57 Chevy Belaire turquoise ...I took my driver's test in a 55 Ford Fairlane and went to college (but didn't keep it there) a 57 Fairlane. Deep feelings for all them.
I grew up in the fifties, seen most of them cars & owned a few. I loved my '49 Mercury Coupe, my '56 Chevy Hardtop, but my early '60 Pontiacs were my favorite. My bestus car was a 70 Thunderbird Coupe.. the interior was a masterpiece... I too am 80 years old.
Thanks for watching and sharing your comment! Stay tuned for the part two of this list coming soon! Keep watching!
Same age. I miss my 1st and still my fav. The 1951 Merc Convertible. A rea Chick Magnet back then ( LOL )
You left out the most beautiful 58 Plymouth. Those back wings were perfection. It was graceful from all angles. Please show this car in your next video. Thank you.
You are not alone and yes it will be on our part two of the 50's cars! Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment! Keep watching!
58 impala for me. It just SCREAMS 50’s while fading to a seam line 60’s styling towards the rear of the vehicle!
Great choice and definitely a favorite! The part two is coming up soon so keep watching!
I have work most on all these cars of 56 it was really nice working on they were really easy to work on
Cool comment Doc! Thanks!
Sir - you have stolen my list! At 77, I will admit to owning every one of these cars (and 30 more) in my life. Owned and drove, I'll add. But no Corvettes or T-Birds or Edsels - just luck of the draw. Thanks for sharing - this was FUN.
Awe...thanks so much R.A. and we're so glad you enjoyed it. You've been blessed to own and drive some rolling artwork!
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I love that Pontiac 'Silver Streak' with the UNIQUE Rear End Trunk...!! And the Chevy "El Camino"...!! OMG, What a perfect 'Combo-Car/Truck'...!!
Great comment AHL and thanks so much for watching! Keep it up! Lots to love here!
I'm at the Turnpike Cruiser and I must tell you that I love your review, I can hear your passion for cars. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! We really appreciate you watching and leaving such a great comment!
54 Oldsmobile super 88 and Holiday 98!! We had a two tone super 88 blue and white. Awesome push you into the seat acceleration!
The Mercury 57-58 2 door turnpike cruiser STATION WAGON was truly iconic. What you called the twin antennas above the windshield on the corners are vents for air when at turnpike speeds.
Thanks Tom and ya, we knew that and misspoke on that one. Nice catch. Iconic - absolutely!
I have never seen, or been able to find in source material, any reference to the Turnpike Cruiser option, being available on wagons. I would still prefer the 2 Dr hardtop wagon, over the rest of the line. Interesting note: all Mercury wagons, '57-60, were hardtops.
@@ramblerdave1339 I saw a 2 door 1958 Mercury wagon at a car show-my all time favorite. You just didn't see full size wagons with 2 doors.
@@Tchristman100 Back about 1994, I saw a very restorable 58 2dr Merc Wagon in a junkyard in the high desert of Wendall, Idaho, while searching for parts for my '66 Rebel. Might still be there! Mercury was the only one making 2dr Hardtop wagons, Ford, Edsel, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Plymouth, and Dodge, all made full size 2dr wagons through 1960, but not hardtops, All Chrysler wagons, were 4dr hardtops, from '57?-64, but no 2drs. Rambler Ambassador 4dr hardtop wagons
'58-60 were an option, but no 2dr. Rambler was the first company to produce a hardtop wagon, a 4dr, in 1956, a 4dr, but that was a Compact.
@@ramblerdave1339 I appreciate your heads up, but my '63 Ford Falcon V-8 takes all my time.
Our school bus driver traded cars every year. It was fun as a kid to see the new models.
Every year is a lot. He must have had some awesome cars! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory Gerald! Keep watching our next list goes live this Friday!
My 1976 high school car was a 1958 Buick Super sedan . Best car i ever had . I remember doing a tune-up on it while standing in between the bumper and the radiator . There was room for me to put my small toolbox on the frame in that space also. It had a 364 flathead V8 with dual quads . I don't even remember the gas mileage , it was too much fun starting it with the accelerator pedal with my hands above my head amazing onlookers . I think it belongs on the list also . Great video . Thank you .
Wow...what a great memory and thanks so much for sharing! High school kids thought you had a trick car! That's awesome. Thanks for watching and keep it up - we've lots to love here!
Outstanding!!!!!!! What a nice review, thank you (born in ‘56).
You are welcome Jim and we really appreciate you watching and the nice comment! There is a part two coming this summer so keep watching!
Thank you…….thank you……..thank you for including the 1958 Chevy Impala! So much is made of the “ Tri 5’s” but the ‘58 seems to be overlooked. I think the styling and use of chrome make this the absolutely most beautiful Chevy of the 1950’s! I got my first car in 1965, so the ‘58 was a 7 year old car and I wanted “ new”……! Even today this car is great looking…..I fail to see why the 1957 is so popular……it’s design is no match for the ‘58! I also agree with virtually your whole line up of the best of the 1950’s! Great job. Now I want to see thex1960’s list!
Thanks so much James and we're so pleased that you enjoyed our list! We're working on the 1960's version now so stay tuned! Keep watching and see what other fun we have here!
agreed!
i have a nice 56 2 door hardtop victoria sitting in my garage just waiting for a renovation.
Well get to it man! Thanks for watching Anthony and for the great comment! Good luck with your restoration!
1955 Packard Caribbean. Just drop dead gorgeous. Genuinely thought it would make your list. My next beauties (on your list!) are the 55-57 Chevy Nomads. What a decade.
What a decade is right! Thanks Davao - that Caribbean is a stunning addition to the list!
That Packard was a great car. I have a 1/18 diecast and it gets great attention on display.
One feature of the Cameo pick-ups you missed was the replacement of the mail-slot rear window with a full-width backlight. It looks great and change pick-ups forever!
What a great video for all of us old enough to truly appreciate these gorgeous cars! I'm 70 and remember every one of these cars...starting in my childhood. My father owned a '51 Studebaker pickup, a '53 El Dorado, '55 Olds, and a '52 DeSoto. We moved across the USA in a '59 Chevy Biscayne. I owned a '54 Buick, '54 Packard, '58 Edsel Citation, and I currently own a '70 F-250. I had two friends who owned a '54 Lincoln and a '54 Merc. I love these cars from the 50's and 60's. They are beautiful examples of our automotive past.
Very well stated and we love that you shared your memories! All of those are awesome cars and what a great car world to grow up in! Thanks for watching and hope you find lots more to love here!
“If This Car could Talk” Thanks for ‘‘this list, it’s great to see some of the cars I remember, even tho I owned only one a 56 Ford, and that was in the early 70’s , too bad there are so many babies crying about how unsafe they think they were, it’s about styling, looks fond memories, etc, nothing to do with safety or where they were built or even the order this is a American list. And it’s your list! So thanks again!
Thanks for your kind remarks and we really appreciate your support in our efforts to bring good content to our fellow car lovers! We've got another list coming this Friday so keep watching!
I totally agree about the "58 Impala - gorgeous - I have a '96 Caprice Classic Resto-Mod ...very similar lines ...
Thanks for watching Pierre and we agree, the 58 Impala is a beauty. Would love to see your '96 resto-mod!
There was a huge selection of colors inside and out. Some dealers would install a wide assortment of options including speed parts.All these cars are beautiful, today's style is rather garish IMO.
You have good taste for styling.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it and now you can go check out all our other Top Cars features, more from the 1950s and 1960s!
I ❤ that presentation of 1950's model cars...sweet memories❤❤
Thanks so much! Enjoy the part two of this list as well!
1959 Cadillac Biarritz convertible colors Persian Sand and Emerald Green, YES!
I love the 57 fairlane, i had one when i was 16 years old
A man after my heart, I drive a 56 Ford Victoria everyday. As a kid I made model after model of the 56 Ford. There's always been number one in my book ever since I was a child. I'm now 71 years old and still love looking at it everyday
Wow Richard! Your daily driver is one of our personal favorites! That sounds like our kind of story! Thanks for sharing and hope you find lots more to love here! Keep watching!
Just saw you on Coffee Walk, so happy you came in after to pitch your channel. Totally enjoyed this top 20. Subscribed now.
Awesome! Thank you! We appreciate you joining us and leaving such a nice comment!
Those cars from the fifties were fantastic. Unlike today many of those models change significantly from year to year.
You certainly could tell each car from another then! It's kinda crazy the amount of money that went into changing a car nearly every year sometimes! Thanks Wes and hope you find lots more to love here!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk As you pointed out, the Studebaker people knew how to keep yearly styling costs to a minimum and still keep their new models looking fresh.
My first car was a two door coupe 1955 Ford Victoria -- not a Crown Victoria (two different models). We "shoe-horned" in a 368 cubic inch Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser engine with a push-button shift Merc-o-matic transmission behind it. At 16 I was already a terror of the drag strip. We had fun with the song "Hot Rod Lincoln" which had just come out.😁
Nice! What a fun memory! Thanks for watching and sharing, Joe!
I had a good friend in High school and in 1956 he had a 1953 Mecury and shoe horned a 1956 Buick Century engine into it with a Bellhousing from a speed shop. It was one hot car
a 56 victoria that shares the roofline less the crown, sits in my garage
structurally sound with a 292 aching for a rebuild.
MY PAPPY SAID SON
“YOU’RE GONNA DRIVE ME TO DRINKIN IF YOU DON’T DRIVIN THAT HOT ROD LINCOLN”
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Damn! I'm so glad to see the Edsel made this list. I have always loved it's look!
We owned a 1958 and have always loved all three years of the Edsels! Thanks Richard and keep watching! Did you see our feature with the restomod 58 a while back? Young owner/builder is keeping the Edsel look on the road!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk I want to find my Edsel in the next few years.
Still inlove with 1958 Impala red convertible 283 three on the tree !
Glad to see my car on the list I’ve got a 57 olds super 88
Thanks, and keep cruising in your 57 Olds! Keep watching for the part two coming soon.
As a young man I thought these were beautiful. I still think that today they had class and style that we will never see again. All the fancy and fantastic things we have on cars today ok BUT they have no class no style and no substance no heart.
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But they have cup holders!! 😂
Hello 👋 my friend, thank you for sharing this fascinating video. My first vehicle was a 1956 Ford passenger car. My second vehicle was a 1957 Chevy Nomad wagon. I like your vehicle choices. All the best to you. 🤗
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This is one of the best automotive videos I have ever watched !! It is very nearly perfect for me ! Every choice you made, I anticipated and totally agreed with EVERY choice You made !! It was the most impressive era of automobile design and innovation ! I think the only car I would have added would have included would have been the 1953 Ford cars & pickups, as I had them, and never quite got over the old Flathead engines !! I always loved the performance and sound of a mildly modified flatty !! Outstanding choices, and video !! "jim"
The ‘55 Crown Victoria has always been my choice. Great video…you nailed it.
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My dad had an all white one. I guess it was the coolest car in town back in the day!
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Your dad had a Mark II?
As a kid, I can remember a sky blue Chevrolet Impala (the model with the gull wing rear end!) I never found out who owned it, but it was often parked outside the Festival Inn, Trowell, Nottingham, England.
Thanks for watching and sharing your memories! Must have been a unique sight in England!
The big family outing each Fall was to the showrooms of the various car dealers to view the next year’s models. It always ended (“the big finale”) at the Packard dealership. My step-dad drove Packards exclusively! In 1957 we went through the usual routine, but the “new” Packard was a Studebaker crossbreed. My step-dad literally teared up and very nearly cried. The end of an icon had arrived.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your family memory! We used to do the same thing, only we were a Ford family. Keep watching!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk I should have known from seeing how many Fords were on this list. We were a GM family. My Dad used to work for GM Switzerland.
My grandfather owned and drove Packard's that were made in the 1950's. This Top 20 1950's Cars was missing the 1956 Packard 400 with push-button shift!
In 1965, I bought a 1955 Packsrd Patrician as my first car. It had been sitting and required work to make it roadworthy, but I learned a lot about cars. The load levelers were a blast!
I just asked my wife the other day, Do you remember what a big deal it w!as when the new cars came out ? All gone.....
Nothing can beat the ‘63 1/2 fastback peacock blue w/fender skirts that I had. Wish I had never traded it.
You need to watch our 1960-1964 list! Thanks and keep watching!
My Aunt had a 58 Impala with 283 FI Black convertible with Red interior and a speaker in the back seat !! Took us kids to get ice cream every week weather permitted. Not allowed to eat in the car. She sold it because the motor for the top kept burning up due to water collecting in a well
Uncle had a 1959 Pontiac Catalina with that light metallic Blue and a steering wheel that had sparking see thru plastic he traded it for a Blue 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Those 20 cars nailed it !!
Saw your channel on Dennis Collins channel
Gonna do a marathon view of your vids.
My dad and mom had a 1953 Chevy Belair 6 cyl
3 on the tree 1956 Chevy wagon once again 6 cyl 3 spd then a 1959 Rambler Station Wagon 6 cyl 3spd
ALL of their cars smoked terrible and had no working heaters oh well the memories👍❤️
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This is SAD! Would have been worth TONS today! Also, it had MUCH MORE CLASS than the "2000s CRAP"!
1957 Desoto built like a tank good old Chrysler quality
What a great trip down memory lane! THANK YOU!
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9:25 Our parents owned a 1957 or 58, Mercury Turnpike cruiser. What a great car it was.
The thing to remember about those early fuel injection systems is that they injected the fuel into a carburetor body which sat atop a standard intake manifold. Port injection did not come along until a few years later.
Great car! Thanks for the memory you shared!
Mine is a 1956 ford Victoria. 2 door hardtop. Blue and white. I own one now.
I agree that most of the cars on this list should be here, BUT the Mark II should be near the top, certainly way above the Turnpike Cruiser! Thanks, I enjoyed the video.
We LOVE the Mark II. It was stated that that list is in no particular order, it's just the top 20 in my opinion. Thanks for watching Jim!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Sorry, I somehow missed the "No particular Order part". Now I feel better!
LOL! It's hard to not show our bias but the Mark II is one of our all time favorites!
My dad (briefly) owned a '58 Merc Turnpike Cruiser. Sadly (for Ford fans!) he had our family's '50 DeSoto Custom 4 dr. also! The "Cruiser was JUST NOT as good an everyday car as the DeSoto! Perhaps the 'Cruiser had more "style" (a subjective "point"), but the DeSoto was cheaper on gas and DID THE 'family hauling job" BETTER!
i love all the 50,s cars.i love the 55 crown vic.thank you for the vidieo
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My grandfather always bought a new Pontiac every couple of years.
I remember riding in his cars in the 50s as a little girl. He preferred the Catalina. I still like Pontiacs and the tradition continued with my father.
Now though I own a Toyota 4runner for reliability.
Love how family will impact the cars we love today. I'm a Lincoln lover because that is what my parents collected. Thanks Lucy! We have some great Pontiac features for you to love!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane! As a "boomer" growing up in the best of times, these are, to me, the greatest of the great. Well done.
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My very first car was a '56 Ford Sunliner........dark blue and white with a matching interior and white top. Bought it for $100 in June of '64. Great car for cruising the boulevards in Tulsa.
Right on James! That must have been a beauty and a great first car! Thanks for sharing your memory!
My first car and still my favorite, the first muscle car; 1950 Oldsmobile convertible
I love them all .
It is very hard to choose so we get that! Thanks for watching William! You'll find lots to love here.
Well done, and thanks! My favorites from the 50’s were the ‘55 and ‘59 Oldsmobiles. The ‘52 Mercury convertible was an amazing car also. No other decade can compare!
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Very cool video of the 1950's automobiles. I'm the youngest of 7, I'm 70 years young this year. What's funny is my older Brothers had some of the cars mentioned. What I was very surprised about was the 53 Buick Skylark. We had one in the family, also a 56 ford, a 51 Mercury, 59 Cadillac, 55 Buick, 53 Buick Super, two 54 Buick Specials. You didn't mention the 59 Buick, we had one of those as well and a 60 Buick. You didn't mention the 1950 Buick, we had one of those as well.
I'd like to mention that my oldest surviving Brother who is 85 years young. Still drives once in while his 1948 Buick Roadmaster with the Dynaflow transmission Model 71 Sedan he bought in 1960 for $40.00 out of a junk yard and drove it home over 100 miles!
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Good choice for your number 1. I loved Fords from '47 all the way through '58.
Thanks again! You'll love out part two coming out soon!
I'm 78 this year, 2023, and looking for the Black and White Potiac Starchief about 1954 or 1955 station wagon with a large V8 and the acrylic light-up Pontiac Indian head on the hood. With a large family of 12 , we took lots of trips in it. In 1963 as a senior in High school with Dad, a Lt Colonel in the Air Force, and a couple brothers rebuilt the engine.
Wow....that is a great memory and we're so glad you shared it here! Thanks and keep watching!
Distinctive body styles.Really enjoy that era of automobiles. Nowadays you can’t even tell them apart.
Thanks for watching! There are a few more of this list as well!
Wow, I absolutely loved this video. It takes me to a place in time that was post war America and a tribute to the automotive industry. I was born in’49 and do have memories of seeing these stunning vehicles during that special period in America. Thank you!
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My Dad took me on tour of the Studebaker plant (Southbend) in the 50s. A snip of info..... If you worked on the production line and ordered a car, you were allowed to leave the line, follow your car, and have your pals make sure your car was well put together.
Thanks for watching Mike and for sharing that memory! Wow...that would have been so much fun! What Studie did your family drive?
My grandfather worked there from '43 to '56. Several years he hung doors. He bought a '50 Champion 4dr. I think msrp was around $1500. I believe that he paid close to $1100. He drove that car until june 1973! Had about 50,000 on it. Had to sell it for parts,as living in rust belt,it just got too rusty to drive. When I was a kid,born in '49, about one third of all vehicles in so.bend were Stude's.
I agree with 90 % of your picks although all were winners
1950 Olds 88 of Stock car fame had the Rocket 88 engine i liked and had a few 88 club coupes next 1956 Olds 88 hardtop and 1953 Studebaker coupe a favorite a the Bonneville salt flats
Wow, I cannot disagree with these choices at all. I might rank them a little differently, but all of these beautiful cars from my youth bring back many fond memories. Great assortment of photos and valuable information. Thank you so much for the video.
Thanks so much Ch W D! We really appreciate the nice remark and are very glad you enjoyed it! It is very tough to rank such great cars. We're working on one now for the 60's cars and will be doing a part two of the 50's down the road. Hope you find lots more to love here!