Opperman GB 1956-1959

The Unicar was a 2-4 seater microcar constructed from fibreglass. It had a rear-mounted 2-stroke 2-cylinder engine of just 225 cc or 328 cc.The car was also available in kit form. This miniature GT model, called the Stirling, made its debut at the 1958 London Motor Show. Engine size had grown to 424 cc. Very few were sold.

1958 Stirling

The Opel Kapitän 1958-1959 P 2.5 model was even wider and lower than its predecessor. The new styling was similar to that of the new Rekord. It was built only from June 1958 to June 1959. In addition to the base model there was an "L" version. An optional overdrive cost DM 650 extra. Internally this model was known as the P-model (P for Panorama glass).

Rover P5 (3 litre) 1958-1973

This was Rover''s first monocoque model. It acquired front disc brakes in 1960. The Mark 2 arrived in 1962. The Coupé version was introduced at the same time.

NSU Prinz

The 20 horsepower Prinz was introduced in 1958.

The Prinz II was the de luxe version.

Ford Taunus 12M & 15M 1958-1959

A good-looking Mark 9 photographed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. [© by Phil Seed 2002]

The Lancia Flaminia was offered as a saloon (berlina), Coupé, GT and Sport.

During 1959 Auto Union introduced a revised car, with a wrap-around windscreen.

In 1958 Auto Union released the new and sporty-looking Auto Union 1000SP Coupé and Roadster. Note the fins and its resemblance to the Ford Thunderbird.