by ClassicCars | Jun 11, 2023 | The '50s
The BMW 507 was a convertible produced in the years 1956-1959. It was originally to be exported to the United States in the thousands per year, but was eventually too expensive, resulting in large financial losses for BMW and a total production of only...
by ClassicCars | Jun 6, 2023 | The '50s, The ’60s
The DB4 is a grand tourer, produced from 1958-1963. The DB designation is from the initials of David Brown, who built Aston Martin from 1947. Its design formed the basis for later models such as the DB4 GT Zagato, the 4-door Lagonda Rapide sedan. It was the first...
by ClassicCars | May 30, 2023 | The '50s, The ’60s
This 2-door luxury car was produced from 1955-1963 and was first unveiled as a prototype at the 1954 New York Auto Show. A total of 25881 units were produced. It represented an attractive and more affordable alternative to the exclusive Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, sharing...
by ClassicCars | May 28, 2023 | The '50s
The Maserati 300S was a racing car produced from 1955-1958, designed for the FIA Sports Car Championship. In total, only 26 units were produced. It was produced as a 2-door convertible with rear-wheel drive and engine located in the front. It was powered by a...
by ClassicCars | May 26, 2023 | The '50s
The DB 2/4 Mark III was a sporty grand tourer produced in the years 1957-1959. It replaced the Mark II using a Bentley-designed engine that was redesigned. It was sold as a 2+2 hatchback, 2-seater coupe and drophead. Only 551 were produced in total...
by ClassicCars | May 17, 2023 | The '50s, The ’60s
The Volvo Amazon was a mid-size car produced between 1956 and 1970. It was introduced in the United States in 1959 at the New York International Auto Show as the 122S. A total of 667,791 units were produced, 60% of which were exported and replaced by the 140 series....
