Classic US Cars of the 40s and 50s
By: Krista M. (Baba-Mail)
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Classic US Cars of the 40s and 50s
These classic US Cars of the 40s and 50s will make you feel nostalgic.
The classic American cars of the 40s and 50s will always have a place in the hall of fame of car manufacturing, and a place of honor on model collector's shelves. Lets look at some of the history and beauty of these early models.
After World War II, 1940s and 1950s cars became lower, longer and broader, as well as larger and bulkier. The semi-automatic transmission was introduced by Hudson, allowing the driver to change between manual and automatic at the push of a button. 
US-made cars were incredibly wide and long, with most featuring massive trunks. In the 1940s, a new car cost about $800, and a gallon of gas was about 18 cents - not a bad deal.
Chrome trim, bumpers and light surrounds became very popular during the 50s in what was a reflection of the American people's desire for more luxury in the postwar years. American car manufacturing boomed during that decade, making more cars than England, France, Japan, Sweden and many other nations combined. Demand was so high during the 50s that Ford and General Motors both manufactured over 50 million cars - incredible. 
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DO NOT MISS taking this fantastic trip down memory lane, when cars were individuals with their own images and personalities. Dream for a few minutes what it was like to have been like back then - bring back some of those wondrous times in your lives.
I think I am one of the oldest people here (after you) and I was 11 years old in 1960. No one much remembers these cars other than from pictures.
I'm 2 years older than you, but I'm sure we're not the only active old codgers on this site.
I think you are a lot more than 2 years older than me. I will be 77 in September.
Oooops. At my more advanced age than yours my vision is failing as well. I thought I read that you wrote 1950 rather than 1960 (don't the 5s and 6s look similar?) and besides, math was never my strong subject. You're absolutely right, so please amend my answer to "I'm 12 years older than you..."
This is an era where the car had it's own personality. Far better looking and dependable than any car's today.
My dream car is the '55 Bel Air. It has to be just as it come off the assembly line.