1. By: Abigail Cole

2. The Thunderbird ("T-Bird"), is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the US in 1955. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car. This car was shown as a muscleman car due to its sharp protruding angles and “cool” name. 1950’S FORD THUNDERBIRD http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford _50s

3. The Chrysler 300C was a car made during the Chrysler 300 “letter series.” The C-300 was really a racecar aimed at the NASCAR circuits that was sold for the road. By 1956 the C-300 was the only car ever to reach over 355 hp. The Chrysler 300C had one of the most powerful engines introduced in the 1950’s. 1957 CHRYSLER 300C http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford_50s

4. The Dodge Wayfarer was known as the lowest priced car on the market. At one point the Dodge Wayfarer stared in an episode of “I Love Lucy.” The Dodge Wayfarer was topless which attracted a younger crowd, that and you could easily buy one for $1600 flat. 1950 DODGE WAYFARER http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford _50s

5. This car set over 100 land speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats. The car was changed a lot throughout its time on the assembly line. This car introduced one piece wind-shields. 1950 DODGE CORONET http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford_50 s

6. The "Custom Royal" sedan gained the Lancer badge soon after its introduction. Backup lights were standard on the Custom line but optional on all others. The Custom Royal also featured the hemi 270CID Super Red Ram engine, one of the most advanced engines of its time. 1955 DODGE ROYAL LANCER http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford_5 0s

7. The Buick Road Master was built by the Buick division of General Motors. Buick Road Master’s structure was based off a limousine. Up till 1957 the Road Master was Buick’s top of the line model. This same model was later used in 1991 and 1996. 1950 BUICK ROAD MASTER http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/fo rd_50s

8. The Buick Straight-8 engine (Fireball-8) was produced from in 1953 and sold in Buick Automobiles. The unique car was named for the straight-8 engine that was a more powerful alternative then previous engines. The muscle car was a popular car for the younger crowd due to its vibrant colors. 1950 BUICK EIGHT http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ford_50 s

9. The Hudson Hornet is an automobile that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. The Hornet featured a functional “step down” design with low floors. This car was nicknamed the hornet due to its intense speed and low ride.. 1950 HUDSON PACEMAKER http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/ ford_50s

10. The Ford Custom is a car model name that has been used by the Ford Motor Company both in the US and Canada. For the 1950 model year, the Custom nameplate was used for the top trim level in Ford's range of automobiles. It was part of the completely new redesign of Ford cars after the war. 1950 FORD CUSTOM http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/for d_50s

11. Slide #1-"The Old Car Manual Project." Classic Car Brochures and Owners Manuals. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #2-"The Chrysler 300C." The Chrysler 300 Site. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #3- "1949-1952 Dodge Wayfarer." HowStuffWorks. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #4-"The Dodge Coronet and Dodge Super Bee." Dodge Coronet Cars. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #5-"1955 Dodge Royal Lancer News, Pictures, and Information." 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer Images, Information and History. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. Slide #6-"Buick Roadmaster." - Cars.com. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #7-"1931-1935 Buick Eight." HowStuffWorks. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #8-"1948 - 1954 Hudson." Collector Car Values, Auctions and Profiles at Collector Car Market Reveiw. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. Slide #9-"My Ride - 1957 Ford Custom." Www.SFGate.com. 19 Feb. 2012. Web. 12 Apr. 2012.. SOURCES