Most stylish car of the 50s

[MossRoad]

Ford, GM, Chrysler, etc. . . . Let's face it. There wasn't a single one of those cars that could hold a candle to today's cars for comfort, reliability, and longevity. The 50s -70s were full of US made cars that were poorly made and didn't last long. That's what allowed the imports to thrive. I firmly believe our domestic cars are much improved because of foreign competition.

I have a grandson who dreams of owning an old Mustang. I tell him that he better have a good job and be able to afford to restore and work on cars. My advice to him is that he should never make one of those cars his daily driver. It will put him on the side of the road and his repair parts will be bought only at a premium. He's now thinking of buying a new Mustang which I completely support.

Nostalgia is great, and those cars were cool, but I love my modern car.:thumbsup:

Oh, I don't know... If I could get a hold of a 1969 Yenko Nova 427 I would probably drive it every day that I could. :licking:

Old cars are simple with much less to go wrong. However, they lack in safety features that today's cars have. Air bags, crumple zones, stability control, etc... makes them safer to spend time in and comfortable to ride in. However, they are not nearly as fun to drive. You can't feel anything like in the old cars. I do like that you rarely have to tune up anything on a new car. Our 2000 Impala went 100K+ on the original plugs for crying out loud. And body rot is not too common anymore, either, compared to 60's and 70's cars.

 

[sweettractors]

Oh, I don't know... If I could get a hold of a 1969 Yenko Nova 427 I would probably drive it every day that I could. :licking:

Now that car would bring me to attention pretty quick. What HP were they, 425-435? Ken Sweet

 

[MossRoad]

Now that car would bring me to attention pretty quick. What HP were they, 425-435? Ken Sweet

I believe they were "rated" at 425 but realistically they were closer to 500. It ran something like 10.80 in a 1/4 mile with headers and slicks, no other mods. I think there were 35 of them made and only 7 known examples left. It is possibly the rarest muscle car of the 60's-70's and I really, really don't think I will get my hands on one.... ever.

 

[mike4038]

stylish cars of the 50s and one motorcycle.

 

[czechsonofagun]

How 'bout one a these:

Or one of these:

That was probably the last decent looking SAAB

 

[sweettractors]

I believe they were "rated" at 425 but realistically they were closer to 500. It ran something like 10.80 in a 1/4 mile with headers and slicks, no other mods. I think there were 35 of them made and only 7 known examples left. It is possibly the rarest muscle car of the 60's-70's and I really, really don't think I will get my hands on one.... ever.

What is a mere $200,000 for such a incredible machine Watch the Barrett-Jackson auctions on the Speed channel. You probably will see one go through the auction. BTW, they have internet bidding allowed Ken Sweet Ken Sweet

 

[milkman]

stylish cars of the 50s and one motorcycle.

I LIKE that motorcycle, reminds me of the Honda Rune, wish they still made them would like to have one.

 

[s78wingrider]

AND what car would you like back for a day??? Mine would be my 57 Chevy with the 421 in it!!!

 

[milkman]

AND what car would you like back for a day??? Mine would be my 57 Chevy with the 421 in it!!!

"68 Ford Torino w/427 side oiler.

 

[sweettractors]

"68 Ford Torino w/427 side oiler.

My 65 Chevy Impala convertible SS with 327 and Muncie 4 speed and 67 Chevy Camaro SS with 327 and 4 speed. Ken Sweet