1950s
Five 1950s cars on Garage Chronicle, from a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air to a 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider — each written up by the person who keeps it.
Following puts new chapters from these cars in your reading room. You don’t need a car of your own.
’591959 Chevrolet El Camino
“First year for the El Camino. 348 triple deuces with a Saginaw 4-speed. I created/made the…”
’561956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
“My interest in cars started in 1997 when for my 40th birthday my wife bought me a 1957 Old…”
’551955 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Bought it from a guy who had it built for his 84 year old wife...the wife didn't want it. …”
’59Never Selling1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
“My parents bought this car before they were married, and drove it on their honeymoon. It …”
’55Never Selling1955 Chevrolet Nomad
“This Nomad's been in the family 50 years. My little brother bought it out of a barn — the …”