Exclusive Run: The Lone Year of the 1958 Chevrolet Delray
In October of 1957, the 1958 Delray made its dealer debut, taking a step beyond its previous role as an interior package for the mid-range Two-Ten series. The name Delray,…
1950s Cars
Pontiac’s Sporty Ride: 1955-57 Safari Two-Door Wagon
Introduced as a mid-year model in January 1955, the 1955 Pontiac Safari was Pontiac’s sport-luxury station wagon, closely based on the Chevrolet Nomad. Built on Pontiac’s longer Chieftain package with…
1956: Unveiling the Two-Ford Family Marketing Strategy
As the echoes of World War II faded, Ford Motor Company astutely recognized a seismic demographic shift. The surge of families from cities to suburbs, coupled with a growing number…
Revolutionary Design: Studebaker’s 1950-51 Aero Nose Takes the Spotlight
In the early 1950s, Studebaker introduced the distinctive “Aero Nose” design, a brainchild of Raymond Loewy and executed by stylist Bob Bourke. This radical styling, inspired by aviation, featured a…
1959 Ford: Glamorous Fashion Runway Display
At the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, Ford showcased its 1959 models in a fashion show at the U.S. Pavilion, where the cars received a gold medal from the Comité Français…
Chevrolet Bel Air: The Dawn of 1950
The 1950 Bel Air, officially named the Styleline Deluxe Bel Air Coupe, brought a touch of glamor to Chevrolet’s lineup with its new pillarless hardtop body style. Sharing its roof…
Fuel Cell Dreams: The 1959 DeSoto Cella I
Learn about the futuristic 1959 DeSoto Cella I, which was created by A.E. “Kim” Kimberly, who was DeSoto’s chief engineer. When it was first shown off, the Cella I used…