1958

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.

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).

NSU Prinz

The 20 horsepower Prinz was introduced in 1958.

The Prinz II was the de luxe version.

Ford Taunus 12M & 15M 1958-1959

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

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

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.

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

Austin Healey

Known affectionally as the frog-eye sprite in the UK, bug-eye in the USA.

NEW AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE ANNOUNCED

Confidential until May 20^th. 1958

An Inexpensive Sports Car with many Outstanding Features