Facts on 1950s cars

Negatives:

HeavyPoor Handling

Required constant maintenance

Poor brakes

Slow from 0-60

Engines and transmission lasted no more than 90,000 miles without major overhaul

Only an AM radio

Most were manual shift

Very few had Power Steering, or power brakes

Positives:

Each make and model was distinctive

Great soft ride

Plenty of room with large trunk

Easy to work on

Lots of chrome

Each model had an engine sound all it's own

Some of the most beautiful cars ever made