Best Cars From The 50’s That You Need To See Before You Die

Although modern improvements to today’s version of the car certainly make life easier, there is something special about cars from the 1950’s. They represent a simpler time that is unparallel to any other decade. With World War II in the past, the automotive industry of the 50’s took off in a new, creative way. It sparked new business ideas such as drive-through restaurants and drive-in movie theaters, making the automobile more important than ever. Here are ten cars from the 50’s worthy of making a special trip to see.

10. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker

The year 1951 marked the first productions of a Hemi vehicle or one with an internal combustion engine with a chamber design featuring a hemispherical head. At the time, V8 engines were known as Fire Power engines that measured 331 cubic inches and featured 180 horsepower. The Chrysler New Yorker was at the top of the line that year and was even chosen to be the pace care at the Indy 500 in 1951.