1957 Hillman Minx

The Hillman Minx was one of a few Rootes Group cars exported to the U.S. in the '50s and early 60s. Designed by Raymond Loewy (of Studebaker fame), the Minx was unpopular in the U.S. market. Seeing one today is rare, on account of the low starting number, and low survival rate. The aqua and white two-tone on this sedan, excuse me, saloon, looks great, and the patina is perfect.

 

 

  

 

 

1958 Edsel Ranger Sedan

The Edsel was a brand of cars (technically separate from Ford) introduced in 1958. Ford worked hard on this new Edsel and claimed it was both revolutionary and modern. However, someone forgot to tell the developers, who made a large, chrome-slathered car that seemed to be stuck in the past. By the late 1958, though the biggest fins were still to come, people were shying away from cars like the Edsel, and its hideous vertical grill didn't help. Today, however, the Edsel is the ultimate in 50s cool. The rear lights, the split bumpers, and even the font on the badges are all just so 50s. And this base Ranger looks great in baby blue with matching rims.

 

 

 

 

1950 Studebaker Champion

The new 3rd generation Champions were introduced in 1947, and were the first new postwar cars. The distinctive curved rear window (which way is it going?) was introduced at this time, and, on coupes, the rear window wrapped around all the way to the side windows. In 1950, the pointed, bullet nose front end was added, giving both the front and the rear distinctive design elements. All in all, an extremely interesting piece of 50s design, and it's rarer and rarer to see a unrestored driver like this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seattle's Abandoned Cars: 1950 Ford Sedan

The new Ford came along in 1949, and was a huge departure from previous models. The car was brand new, and looked the part too; the design was very modern and up to date. Gone was the high hood and lower fenders, the new car had them all about the same height. It's a little hard to see these design elements on this one, but there's still enough there to identify the car.

 

 

1955 Willys Jeep Station Wagon

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1959 Land Rover Series II

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