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The 1950s saw the European car manufacturers prove some of their most famous and most memorable models, especially those car manufacturers located in Germany, France and Italy.
Cars built in Germany at that time were a sign of the economic miracle of the country enjoyed as it is built after the end of World War II.
Two companies that built the classic European cars of the 1950s in Germany were Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen After launching the W186 and W189 at the beginning of the decade, Mercedes Benz product which has been described as the largest car they ever built - the 300S.
Launched in 1952, this wonderful car was followed by 300SC limited edition, with fuel injection and also featured an independent rear suspension in the late 1950s, Mercedes produced the ultimate in luxury models with Fintail, which incorporated a deformation zone, disc brakes and air suspension.
Another German automaker to survive the ravages of war and be part of the economic miracle of the country was Volkswagen The Volkswagen Type 1 or Beetle was destined to become very popular in the 1950s and beyond production of the VW Beetle has reached one million in 1955 and had to be a top seller in the United States.
In France, a classic European car of the 1950s was the Citroen 2CV Sold mainly in France and in Europe the 2CV was not the most majestic of the cars, but he had become one of the most beloved and iconic cars ever built by a french manufacturer.
high import taxes and the fact that the 2CV, some had the ugly air meant the model has never had great sales in the UK or the US It has a futuristic Citroen - DS designed by Flaminio Bertoni - the French company made its name in the US market.
In Italy, Lancia is a famous name in the production of classic cars in 1950 In 1950 Lancia Aurelia launched, famous for his success in motorsport, the Turin Motor Show in 1953 Lancia Appia added to its range.
great Italian rivals were Lancia Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo had to begin the '50s with classics such as production Saloon 1900, the first model of the assembly line later models of the company that became classics Alfa Romeo Giulietta were , deployed in 1954, and a year later, the Berlina - saloon- four doors and Spider Convertible.
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