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13 WORST American Cars From The 1950s, Nobody Wants Back!
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Posted on 08/24/2024 6:59:27 PM PDT by Red Badger

Welcome to 13 WORST American Cars From The 1950s, Nobody Wants Back!

The 1950s was a decade known for bold, brutalist architecture and some of the flashiest cars in history. With a booming post-war economy, people were eager to fill their new homes with shiny new possessions.

Automakers competed fiercely to create the most glamorous and eye-catching cars possible. While some cars from this era were stunningly beautiful, others were simply considered hideous.

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1 posted on 08/24/2024 6:59:27 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Didn’t look. Were they or were they not put out of business so that Germany’s Volkswagen could enter the market? I’m thinking Hudson, Nash, American Motors.


2 posted on 08/24/2024 7:01:35 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Red Badger

a clown assembled that list ...


3 posted on 08/24/2024 7:06:34 PM PDT by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: Red Badger

Bkmrk.


4 posted on 08/24/2024 7:06:54 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Nessun Dorma.)
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Here’s the top 5:

1) 2001 Pontiac Aztec
2) 2002 Pontiac Aztec
3) 2003 Pontiac Aztec
4) 2004 Pontiac Aztec
5) 2005 Pontiac Aztec


5 posted on 08/24/2024 7:13:59 PM PDT by Henchster (Free Republic - the BEST site on the web!)
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To: bankwalker

That’s why I didn’t’ click on it. They write 3 paragraphs above but don’t even hint to what models they’re talking about. Screw that noise.


6 posted on 08/24/2024 7:15:41 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Red Badger
I’m too lazy to look at that list. But the Tucker Torpedo was a failed car from that era. I always thought it was an interesting car. The Tucker Torpedo had a center headlight that turned when the steering wheel turned. And it had an armored front seat passenger well. So if you knew a head-on collision was coming, you could duck down and save yourself

How cool is that?


7 posted on 08/24/2024 7:20:49 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Henchster

Rented a 4 wheel drive Aztec for a camping trip in the mountains sometime about 2004. It was great!


8 posted on 08/24/2024 7:25:01 PM PDT by hecticskeptic
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To: Red Badger

I watched the video to see if the Edsel was included in the list. Named after Henry Fords only son. Also known as the 250 million dollar flop.

But speaking of Ford, I have attended the past several Father’s Day car show at Greenfield Village. A spectacular event. Also available on YouTube.

Thanks for posting the video.


9 posted on 08/24/2024 7:25:50 PM PDT by patriot torch (2Tim Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel)
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To: Leaning Right

My uncle had the Tucker with that ugly center light. I hated to even be seen in it. Another had an Edsel and it was tricked out with a police interceptor engine and a nice rolled a pleated leather interior. The push button gear shift on the center of the steering wheel was kinda odd though. I only wish I had my 56, 57, and 62 Chevys from my high school years back.


10 posted on 08/24/2024 7:30:18 PM PDT by TonyM (Score Event)
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To: Red Badger

Clickbait much?

List the cars for us. Why should we click over?


11 posted on 08/24/2024 7:31:10 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Leaving Abortion up to the States is like Leaving Slavery up to the States.)
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To: Red Badger

I would love to have one of those Chrome Laden ‘58 Olds ‘98s! The mid-50s Buicks were included, but nothing really bad was said about them, so I do not know why they were included on the list.


12 posted on 08/24/2024 7:36:20 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: hecticskeptic

“Rented a 4 wheel drive Aztec for a camping trip in the mountains sometime about 2004. It was great!”

i love to rent those ugly monstrosities for vacations as they hold so many people plus massive amounts of luggage ...


13 posted on 08/24/2024 7:36:35 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: catnipman

I liked it so much, I wanted to buy one.... but then it disappeared. Quite hard to find one on the road nowadays....it’s been years since I’ve seen one!


14 posted on 08/24/2024 7:38:34 PM PDT by hecticskeptic
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To: Henchster

I think the Aztek is just ugly enough to be a future collectible.


15 posted on 08/24/2024 7:39:28 PM PDT by Disambiguator
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To: TonyM

Always thought the Chevy Covair was a POC model. Rear mounted engine.


16 posted on 08/24/2024 7:41:02 PM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: dragnet2
That’s why I didn’t’ click on it.

You missed about a dozen ads in a 23 min ewe toob

17 posted on 08/24/2024 7:41:29 PM PDT by null and void (Don't hallucinate and legislate, don't hallucinate and educate...)
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To: Leaning Right

Only 50 of them were made, if I remember correctly


18 posted on 08/24/2024 7:41:54 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Red Badger

Another interesting video that popped up:

‘13 DANGEROUS Old Car Features That No Longer Exist!’

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXcQ0JY624


19 posted on 08/24/2024 7:49:59 PM PDT by patriot torch (2Tim Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel)
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To: tflabo

I loved my black Corvair with red interior.


20 posted on 08/24/2024 7:56:59 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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