1964 Mercedes 190D

The Fintail Mercedes, named for the fins on their tails, were introduced in 1961, and replaced the Ponton sedans. The 190 was Mercedes' cheaper, more basic sedan, and the "D" on this one denotes a diesel. Seeing such early Mercedes is becoming increasingly rare, but this one appears in great shape for its age.

 

  

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.

 

 

  

 

 

1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

The Sedan DeVille was Cadillac's big sedan throughout the sixties and much of the seventies. The generation pictured here was introduced in 1961, and lasted until 1964. Although the fins were still there, the excess of the '59s was long gone, and the result was a much cleaner and smoother design. The beauty is still apparent here, despite some front end damage. Interestingly, the license tabs on this car were last updated in 1984.

 

 

 

 

 

1962 Mercury Comet Custom Sedan

The Comet was Mercury's version of the Ford Falcon, and the name continued on as their version of the Fairlane, and later the Maverick. For the first generation (pictured here), the Comet was a slightly luxurious and upscale compact, and, similar to Chrysler's Valiant, wasn't badged as a Mercury until 1962. Styling was similar to that of other period Mercuries, but seemed cluttered compared to the clean Falcon. The Comet shown here, though it has some front end damage, looks great in dark blue with matching rims. Definitely a more interesting compact than any new one these days.

 

 

 

1962 Vauxhall Velox