These are the most valuable American collector cars from the 1950s, according to Hagerty – Jalopnik

Although every Gearhead has its own favorite decade of cars, most will agree that the 1950s gave us the most productive cars. It was the golden age of cars. Cars of that time were so good that one of them was even sold the second most expensive car ever. With the Second World War behind it, the US was about to urbanization and the American way of life as we know it. The core of all this was the car.

Cars built in the 1950s were also the embodiment of the American excess. It was a time when vehicles were not limited by size, space or emissions, and the only thing that car manufacturers such as Buick, Chrysler, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, Packard and Studebaker held up was their imagination. These cars were large and impossible for a long time; They were sensual, pouring lines and dripped from chrome. Even today, an American classic from the 50s runs in a way that modern sports cars cannot do. They are strong in the list of the best cars of the 1950s. According to Haggerty, these cars are highly sought after among collectors. Let’s look at some metal from the 50s, in terms of manufacturer.

There are two automotive icons that no longer exist, but were very good alive and the 50s inchopping. In fact, Desoto did better than most. Desoto was offered as a more affordable alternative to Chrysler and enjoyed the late 50s, a time when it offered the adventurer, a two -door Hardtopcoupé and one of the best range of the car manufacturer. It was a limited edition Performance Coupe, based on the Desoto Fireflite, and sold between 1956 and 1960.

The adventurer had a cool design with large back fins and a color choice between black and a double tone white and golden finish. It even became cool swivel sites, which penetrate and radiate a whistle. The performance came from a powerful 341 cubic inch Hemi V8 that pushed out 320 hp. Later models received a 345 cubic inch V8 and even a Chrysler 383 Hemi V8. In the last year, the Cabriolet was replaced by a four -door hardtop. The prices for the Desoto adventurer vary from around $ 26,000 to $ 82,000. Expect to pay more for the rare convertible variant, of which only 497 has achieved production. Collectors also love the 1958 models with the original engine that briefly came with fuel injection that supplied 355 hp.

The Kaiser Darrin is even more sought after. Designed by Howard “Dutch” Darrin, it was one of the first American sports cars with a lightweight glassware of fiber optics. Darrin’s styling was not the only futuristic thing at that time; It contained unconventional ‘pocket’ doors that slid into the front fenders. It came with a 161 cubic inch Willys F-head Hurricane six-cylinder engine that supplied 90 hp. The Kaiser Darrin was only produced in 1954, made with only 435 units, making it a high -quality collecting object. Prices for the two -door Cabriolet vary from $ 47,000 to $ 158,000.

Chrysler dominated Nascar in the late 1950s with his 300C and 300B. The 300B was the evolution of the C-300 Homologation Special, and was one of the first correct muscle cars, with its large twin ‘Egg Crate’ grilles and cathedral window style lights. The 300B was introduced with a single headlight setup in 1956, which was replaced a year later by a twin head lamp setup and a single large grid. The year also introduced a convertible model. The 300B came with a 345 cubic inch Hemi V8 that supplied up to 355 hp. Later models were given a larger 392 cubic inch hemi v8 that offered 375 hp. The Chrysler 300B has its value well and expects to pay between $ 28,000 and $ 131,000 depending on the condition.

The Studebaker Golden Hawk is one of the most unique stylized two -door hardtop coupes of the 1950s. Studbaker had various Hawk models, including Flight Hawk, Power Hawk and Sky Hawk. The Golden Hawk was the top of the range. The low -hanging, muscular style was supplemented with a Packard 352 cubic inch V8 that offered 275 hp. This engine was quickly replaced by a supercharged 289 cubic inch V8. The Golden Hawk was fast, but more importantly, he managed to distinguish himself from the crowd, making it quite the item of the collector. Today, a Studebaker Golden Hawk from 1957 can be obtained for $ 21,000 to $ 78,000, depending on the condition of the car.

The continental division was supposed to be the luxury arm of Ford, and the Mark II was in a certain sense the Halo car. The two -door Sportcoupé was also the most expensive American car that was for sale at the time and cost no less than $ 10,000 in the mid -1950s. It had a stately design, with flowing lines, a low roof line and a large continental star logo. It also had unique design elements, such as the spare tire bump in the boot. It was powered by a 368 cubic inch V8 derived from Lincoln and supplied 300 hp. With just over 3,000 units built between the biennial production run from 56 to 57, the Continental Mark II was not about winning; It was a statement. These cars have their value well and can cost between $ 21,000 and $ 136,000, depending on their state.

The Ford Thunderbird was the reply from the car manufacturer to the Chevrolet Corvette. In contrast to the sporty Corvette, however, the Thunderbird was a luxury cruiser. The two-door Thunderbird came in both hardtop and soft top versions. One of the most striking Thunderbird models came in 1957; It contained a more prominent schedule, a hood scoop, closed rear tires and fins that stretched from the doors to the rear lights.

Interesting functions include a more vertically placed spare wheel in the trunk and dial-o-Matic driven seats that automatically returned when you switched off the car, making it easier to penetrate/exit. It came with a choice of two V8s – a 292 cubic inch and a 312 cubic inch version. The model from 1957 received a supercharged 312 cubic inch V8 with 300 hp. Compared to some cars in this list, the T-Vogel feels like a bargain, with prices ranging from $ 14,000 to $ 53,000.

While the Chevrolet Bel Air has a 25-year-old American timeline from 1950 to 1975, are the most popular models that between 1955 and 1957. This was the Gen 2 BEL Airs, the most iconic of which were built in 1957. The Bel Air came in seven body styles, from two-way coupes to four-door hardtops.

The Bel Air was a technological miracle that was offered with power windows, chairs, control and brakes. It even got tubeless tires and safety belts. Motor options were enough, from a 265 cubic inch V8 to a 283 cubic inch V8, including the ‘Corvette’ V8. The model of 1957 debuted mechanical fuel injection, which pushed power figures to 283 hp. Nowadays a Chevrolet Bel Air from 1957 costs somewhere between $ 25,000 and $ 72,000, depending on the condition. There is even a gilded bell air that would make you the jealousy of every Boomer ever.

Under the Bel Airs, the Bel Air Impala from 1958 is another high -quality collective object. Available as a two -door Sportcoupé and Cabriolet variant, the Impala turned out to be one of the best -selling cars in the sixties. It was a radical deviation from the 1957 Bel Air while it was on a new frame and was wider, longer and shorter. It was even briefly offered with air suspension. It even looked different, now with a double layout with a double light. The Bel Air Impala from 1958 today orders a big premium, with prices ranging from $ 73,000 to $ 221,000.