The 50s

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia are three overlapping sporty model lines, sold as a 2+2 coupe (1955-1975) and 2+2 convertible (1957-1975). Internally, they were referred to as Type 14 (1955-1975), Type 34 (1962-1969), and Type 145 TC  (1972-1975; Brazil)....

The Maserati 450S (Tipo 54) was a racing car produced for participation in FIA World Endurance Championship races in the years 1956-1958. Only 9 examples were produced in total. The car was rear-wheel drive, with the engine mounted in the front, and was...

The Ferrari 250 was a series of sports cars produced in the years 1952-1964. As the company's most successful early line, it included variants designed for road, track and racing. This series has been  replaced by the 275 and 300 models. The cars...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

The name Lotus Elite is used for two production and one concept vehicle developed and produced by British manufacturer Lotus Cars. The car was produced in two generations. The first generation (Elite Type 14) was produced in 1957-1963 and the...