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The 1950s
31 models first documented in 1950–1959, and 13 earlier models still in production. Each card says what its dates mean.
Introduced in the 1950s
Production or sales began in this decade, by the first year of each documented period.
Lancia Aurelia
Morgan Plus 4
Volkswagen Type 2 (T1)
Chevrolet Corvette (C1)
Iso Isetta
Nash Metropolitan
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101)
Chevrolet Bel Air (second generation)
Ford Thunderbird (first generation)
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W198)
BMW Isetta
Chrysler C-300
Citroën DS
Fiat 600
Messerschmitt KR200
Toyota Crown (first generation)
Toyota Land Cruiser (J20)
Volvo Amazon
Autobianchi Bianchina
Daihatsu Midget (DK/DS/MP)
Fiat Nuova 500
Hindustan Ambassador
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500 GT
Rover P5
Subaru 360
Chevrolet Corvair
Hongqi CA72
Škoda Octavia (1959)
First shown or introduced in the 1950s
The sources give an introduction or first-showing date, not a production range — so these are not counted as in production in later years.
In production during the 1950s
Introduced earlier; their documented production continues into this decade.











































