1953
Standard Eight
Standard Eight 1953-1960
1953 Standard Eight
1953 Standard Eight
Standard Eight: details (note opening rear window)
1958 Standard Eight: boot lid and wind-down windows
Opel Olympia 1953-1957
Opel Olympia 1953-1957
The new Opel Olympia Rekord was larger than its predecessor and had a slightly more powerful 1.5 litre engine.
Ponton models (W120, W121, W180, W105, W128)
Ponton models (W120, W121, W180, W105, W128)
The Ponton body style was introduced in 1953 as the sucessor to the 170 series. It lasted until 1961 when the Fintail took over.
Lancia Appia
The Lancia Appia arrived on the market in 1953. Production lasted until 1959. As with other Lancia models, the Appia had no central pillar.
Pathfinder 1953-1957
The pathfinder looked thoroughly modern: full-width bodywork with wide, one-piece windscreen.
The interior was roomy, with seats for 6. An unsual feature of this car is the position of the gearlever: on the floor, to the right of the driver.
