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1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S. 1967 250S (W108) all original parts except the carburetor which recently replaced by a new FiTech fu. $15,500 (OBO) There are 14,355 new and used 1950 to 1970 vehicles listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $650. Find your dream car today.
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Early examples had a 90-inch wheelbase, wire wheels from Jaguar and drum brakes via England's Girling. The car I saw was an XP-5, with a fiberglass body wrapped around a moly-tube space frame. Available fully built for around $8,700, it was very light (1,650 pounds), and very fast—175 mph at Daytona Beach. Did British sports cars like the.
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Jaguar is one of the legendary racing cars of the 1950s. The company began with three of its C types racing at Le Mans in 1950, where it was determined that with less weight and improved aerodynamics, the Jaguar C-type could be produced solely for racing. 1951 Jaguar XK 120C
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Jaguar C-Type 1951-1954. The immortal glamour car of the early 1950s, with two Le Mans victories (1951 and 1953) to its credit and countless other wins besides. The reliability and power — up to 220bhp by 1953 — of the twin-cam 3.4-litre six, but so did innovative Dunlop disc brakes and a superb aerodynamic body.
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The 1950s saw U.S. auto production exceeded that of Great Britain, France, Japan, Sweden and all other nations put together several times over, and Ford and GM - both of which produced their 50 millionth vehicle in the 1950s - posted healthy profits.
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In many respects, it might be fair to consider the 550 Spyder as the best '50s sports car; it represents simplicity at its finest, everything a driver needs and nothing he or she doesn't.
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The Triumph TR2 is another sports car. It was only made from 1953 to 1955, so it's rare, but there's no denying it's one of the best of the decade. (image via Wikipedia). With whitewall tires, flashy chrome detailing, and pointed fin, the Chevy Eldorado is a classic example of 50s cars. And it had a price tag to match. (image via.
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By the end of the 50s, Americans fell in love with the sports car. After all, the 50s gave birth to the Corvette. The outstanding feature of the 1951 model year was the popularity and extension of the "hardtop convertible" introduced in 1950 models. It was announced that air conditioners would be available as optional equipment on three 1953 cars.
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Introduced towards the end of the '50s, Speedsters lived up to their name - a 1.5-litre flat-four (air cooled, naturally) provided 70bhp, propelling the aerodynamic aluminium coupe from 0-60 in around 10 seconds and on to touch the 100mph mark.
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These Are The Best Race Cars From The '50s By Dave D'Alcamo Published May 16, 2021 These highly successful race cars from the 1950s have now turned into desirable collectibles. Via mecum.com After the first darkest post-war years, the world seemed to embrace with optimism the future ahed.
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Perhaps the most iconic muscle car from the early '50s and the inspiration for the first rock and roll song, the Olds Rocket 88 is a true legend, spawning the muscle car formula that birthed so many beloved American automotive legends. Via volocars.com
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The 1950s are now a very long time ago. Of the five great British sports cars assembled here - Jaguar XK120, AC Ace, Triumph TR3A, Austin-Healey 100M and MGA - even the youngest is well into bus-pass territory, while the XK120 is now a 70-year-old design.
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The 50s was an iconic decade for classic vehicle looks and engine power previously unseen in classic sports cars. In the 1950s, cars were as much about style as they were about substance and many of the models are now modern legends.
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The 1950s had some great muscle cars, now considered classics. Cars such as the original Chevrolet Corvette, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88, and Hudson Hornet, to name but a few. While we would love to drive and own these muscle legends, the 50s also generated some fabulous performance cars.
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