Another jam packed episode! The inclusion of eastern European makes, especially the Czech Tatra, was a real treat. The Australians were the cherry on top. Well done!
To have something to relate to when the wheelbase is reported, I use a standard sheet of plywood, which is 96 inches long. Anything at 120 inches and over means its wheelbase is 10 feet or more. Imagine engineering a frame to carry the weight of the car over that span. No small feat. And then to have a car over 3k pounds to do zero to sixty in those sub 8 second times...wow. I know it's slow compared today's 'Vette but still...
Thanks for the memories. My family had a 1957 4-door DeSoto. Took it once from Indiana to South Florida. Dad always said it was the easiest car ever to find in a parking lot because it was the longest. I believe from your video that proves out.
I just so happen to have just finished building the 1/25 scale AMT 57 Ford Fairlane kit yesterday and I've got the Monogram 55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Indy Pace Car and Monogram 59 Caddy Eldorado Convertible 1/25 kits in paint this morning!!
I've done an AMT 57 Fairlane (and 56 Victoria) and a Monogram 59 Caddy coupe a very long time ago. Might even still have what is left of them in a box in the attic.
You should do a video of what if Ford bought both Studebaker and Packard and used em as divisions for the Ford Motor Company like Studebaker would compete with Pontiac and Packard would compete with Buick so that Ford can focus on Chevrolet, Mercury can focus on Oldsmobile, and Lincoln can focus on Cadillac.
While I can easily admit that a number of American manufacturers were building great automobiles during this period, my great favorites here were the 1955-- 1957 Chevrolets. No particular reason. My Uncle had a '55 Chevy, and I'm nostalgic about that car. I remember that the interior seemed larger than possible when looking at the car from the outside of it! Just a sweet car.
The 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, in spite of being a fine highway automobile, just didn't sell, allthough Ford had high expectations. It seemed that their customer base was fairly conservative and not so fond of extravagant and garish styling. This was a bad omen for the coming Edsel disaster.
Tried to watch this video, wasn't able to . The drone listing of engine availability and their sizes put me to sleep. I am sure you could have jazzed this up a bit to make it less sleepy.
That ‘57 Lincoln was just flat out ugly. I’m amazed it sold as well as it did. It is interesting how in just three years it went from ugly to gorgeous.
Thanks for the great video, I'm sorry but I'm glad we didn't have to look at many American cars from the time, they were so ugly. The English weren't far behind though.
I think that DeSoto is the cat's meow! Wish I could go back to those times and buy one off the showroom floor!
Right there with you.
Another jam packed episode! The inclusion of eastern European makes, especially the Czech Tatra, was a real treat. The Australians were the cherry on top. Well done!
Thanks, I aim to please.
you always do. Cheers from Australia and keep up the great work
The color combinations are gorgeous!
A sign of the times.
Thank you for the rundown on the U.S. models.
Sure, np.
The 57 Dodge Would Have Made A Better Cristine In The Movie. Scary Front End. Very Informative....Thanks.
Agreed.
As well as the 59 Buick!
@@andrewwanner6855 Try a 1961 Chrysler or DeSoto if you will!!.
Good old days when every car was a masterpiece of stunning beauty. Damn, I was born 30 years too late
They are still out there if you look.
Mirrodin82 Wait til you get into the '60s!!!
Thank you for refreshing classic car memories.
Thanks for watching.
I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing with us!
Thanks for watching.
To have something to relate to when the wheelbase is reported, I use a standard sheet of plywood, which is 96 inches long. Anything at 120 inches and over means its wheelbase is 10 feet or more. Imagine engineering a frame to carry the weight of the car over that span. No small feat. And then to have a car over 3k pounds to do zero to sixty in those sub 8 second times...wow. I know it's slow compared today's 'Vette but still...
Right.
the Czech Republic also had the Skoda Felicia and Octavia (the Octavia name is still in use) in the late 50's
Yep.
The Skoda was briefly [ officially] imported to the U.S. 1959-1960. But apparently they had major quality issues.
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@@jeffking4176 before the VW takeover in the late 80's the quality or lack thereoff was major to say the least
They didn't have small cars in the 1950s. These are all "standard" size cars.
These are all standard size cars, but there were plenty of smaller cars available.
Great as always, Hope!
Thanks, much appreciated.
Hung on to every minute, just amazing informative and down right fascinating. Please keep up the grand work!
Thanks.
Thanks for the memories. My family had a 1957 4-door DeSoto. Took it once from Indiana to South Florida. Dad always said it was the easiest car ever to find in a parking lot because it was the longest. I believe from your video that proves out.
Very cool!
These videos are fantastic.
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Thanks.
You are quite the car guru!! Another excellent video!!
Wow, thanks, upgraded from car guy to car guru.
I just so happen to have just finished building the 1/25 scale AMT 57 Ford Fairlane kit yesterday and I've got the Monogram 55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Indy Pace Car and Monogram 59 Caddy Eldorado Convertible 1/25 kits in paint this morning!!
I've done an AMT 57 Fairlane (and 56 Victoria) and a Monogram 59 Caddy coupe a very long time ago. Might even still have what is left of them in a box in the attic.
Steve maganti just did a junkyard crawl on a 57 chevy
Used to be a common site, not so much anymore.
You should do a video of what if Ford bought both Studebaker and Packard and used em as divisions for the Ford Motor Company like Studebaker would compete with Pontiac and Packard would compete with Buick so that Ford can focus on Chevrolet, Mercury can focus on Oldsmobile, and Lincoln can focus on Cadillac.
A complicated concept, and not so different than what Ford attempted with Edsel and Continental.
@@thehopelesscarguy Right
While I can easily admit that a number of American manufacturers were building great automobiles during this period, my great favorites here were the 1955-- 1957 Chevrolets.
No particular reason. My Uncle had a '55 Chevy, and I'm nostalgic about that car.
I remember that the interior seemed larger than possible when looking at the car from the outside of it! Just a sweet car.
The 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, in spite of being a fine highway automobile, just didn't sell, allthough Ford had high expectations. It seemed that their customer base was fairly conservative and not so fond of extravagant and garish styling. This was a bad omen for the coming Edsel disaster.
Yeah.
"Danish Marks" - umm, that would be Deutschmarks. Still, lot of effort into corralling all the Euro models - with pics.
I would think so, but I read it as it was written.
British cars 0 to 60 times was about what US cars were doing in the 1/4 mile in at close to 100 mph LOL
Yep.
You do fine job ...
Why a photo of a 57' Chev ? Both Ford and Chrysler had moved on to wide body cars in 1957 . Chev decided to make a 56 Plymouth in 1957 .
Although I'm more of a fan of the mopars of that period, the 57 Chevy is the iconic car everyone thinks of.
Tried to watch this video, wasn't able to . The drone listing of engine availability and their sizes put me to sleep. I am sure you could have jazzed this up a bit to make it less sleepy.
Well it was meant for car guys.
That ‘57 Lincoln was just flat out ugly. I’m amazed it sold as well as it did. It is interesting how in just three years it went from ugly to gorgeous.
I'd say it looks better from the back than the front.
Primus 54 If you want UGLY just look at what people drive TODAY!!!!.
Thanks for the great video, I'm sorry but I'm glad we didn't have to look at many American cars from the time, they were so ugly. The English weren't far behind though.
Thanks for sharing your perspective.
@@thehopelesscarguy So now we're all miserable now we have to look at ( by and large) the most Ugliest vehicles ever.....TODAY!!!.
No 1959?
All the enthusiasm of reading a Wikipedia page, using static images when plenty of films were available. 👎👎👎
Good luck with that.
My 1977 K5 4WD Blazer weighs less than most of these cars. And it's still running.
Well that is something.