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1957 Archive
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![(Updated 9/19/2026) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the bread […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/a-stud.jpg "The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers")
The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers
Posted on September 19, 2026 | 142 Comments(Updated 9/19/2026) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the bread […] -
![Ford was the No. 1 automotive brand in America until the mid-1930s, when it fell inexorably behind Chevrolet. Although Henry Ford II was determined to reclaim the top slot after […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1957-Ford-Custom-2SD-and-Chevrolet-210-2SD-Classic-Auto-Mall-sides-joined-115x115.webp "The 1957–1959 Ford-Chevrolet Sales Race: Busting Some Myths About When Ford Finally Beat Chevrolet — Twice")
The 1957–1959 Ford-Chevrolet Sales Race: Busting Some Myths About When Ford Finally Beat Chevrolet — Twice
Posted on September 12, 2026 | 25 CommentsFord was the No. 1 automotive brand in America until the mid-1930s, when it fell inexorably behind Chevrolet. Although Henry Ford II was determined to reclaim the top slot after […] -
![Imagine the year is 1958 and all your neighbors had bought new cars with the fully introduced quad headlight set up making your formally top of the line 1957 Ford […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/55325391121_c1f2f4becb_b-115x115.jpg "Surgically Enhanced: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner with Aftermarket Quad Headlights")
Surgically Enhanced: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner with Aftermarket Quad Headlights
Posted on August 30, 2026 | 44 CommentsImagine the year is 1958 and all your neighbors had bought new cars with the fully introduced quad headlight set up making your formally top of the line 1957 Ford […] -
![The 1957 Chrysler 300-C was one of the pinnacles of U.S. car design of the 1950s: the flagship of the “Forward Look,” a big, brash American supercar with serious performance […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1957-Chrysler-300-C-Champagne-Gold-Bring-a-Trailer-4-front-3q-left-115x115.webp "1957 Chrysler 300-C Hardtop: “America’s Greatest Performing Car” In Ultra-Rare Champagne Gold")
1957 Chrysler 300-C Hardtop: “America’s Greatest Performing Car” In Ultra-Rare Champagne Gold
Posted on July 6, 2026 | 27 CommentsThe 1957 Chrysler 300-C was one of the pinnacles of U.S. car design of the 1950s: the flagship of the “Forward Look,” a big, brash American supercar with serious performance […] -
![For some people, any pink Cadillac is reason enough to take notice, but this 1957 Sedan de Ville has an unusual story to tell. It was allegedly purchased by Elvis, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1957-Cadillac-Sedan-de-Ville-Mountain-Laurel-Mecum-Auctions-T152.1-front-3q-right-115x115.webp "1957 Cadillac Sedan De Ville In “Mountain Laurel”: A Pink Cadillac, Elvis Presley, And Mary Kay Pink?")
1957 Cadillac Sedan De Ville In “Mountain Laurel”: A Pink Cadillac, Elvis Presley, And Mary Kay Pink?
Posted on January 29, 2026 | 23 CommentsFor some people, any pink Cadillac is reason enough to take notice, but this 1957 Sedan de Ville has an unusual story to tell. It was allegedly purchased by Elvis, […] -
![“It unleashes a hurricane of power…It tames a tornado of torque…It breaks through the vibration barrier…It’s a Swept-Wing mastery of motion…You rule the road in a Swept-Wing ’57 Dodge!” Wowwww! […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-09-at-19-29-08-511868418_1902638853856020_536885285794820476_n.jpg-JPEG-Image-960-×-720-pixels-115x115.png "1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan: “Step Into The Wonderful World Of Autodynamics!”")
1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan: “Step Into The Wonderful World Of Autodynamics!”
Posted on October 18, 2025 | 16 Comments“It unleashes a hurricane of power…It tames a tornado of torque…It breaks through the vibration barrier…It’s a Swept-Wing mastery of motion…You rule the road in a Swept-Wing ’57 Dodge!” Wowwww! […] -
![When most people think of GM triple-carburetor engines, they mostly think of the legendary Pontiac Tri-Power setup, but Oldsmobile actually beat Pontiac to the punch with its short-lived J-2 Rocket […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1957-Oldsmobile-Starfire-98-Sapphire-Mist-Victoria-White-RM-Auctions-Darin-Schnabel-left-front-3q-with-brochure-comp-115x115.webp "1957–1958 Oldsmobile J-2 Engine: Similar To Pontiac Tri-Power, It Was Developed First")
1957–1958 Oldsmobile J-2 Engine: Similar To Pontiac Tri-Power, It Was Developed First
Posted on September 6, 2025 | 16 CommentsWhen most people think of GM triple-carburetor engines, they mostly think of the legendary Pontiac Tri-Power setup, but Oldsmobile actually beat Pontiac to the punch with its short-lived J-2 Rocket […] -
![It is generally accepted that General Motors was the long-reigning king of automotive styling. Names like Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell are well known for the long stream of attractive […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1957FordThunderbird08.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1957 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Perfectly Styled American Car Of The 1950s?")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Perfectly Styled American Car Of The 1950s?
Posted on July 31, 2025 | 13 CommentsIt is generally accepted that General Motors was the long-reigning king of automotive styling. Names like Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell are well known for the long stream of attractive […] -
![Chrysler claimed many advantages for its vaunted 1957 “Torsion-Aire” suspension, which featured torsion bar springs rather than coil springs in front. Over the years, the success of this suspension has […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1957-Plymouth-Torsion-Aire-brochure-excerpt.webp "CC Tech: Riding On Torsion-Aire – Chrysler’s Famous 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension")
CC Tech: Riding On Torsion-Aire – Chrysler’s Famous 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension
Posted on January 13, 2025 | 32 CommentsChrysler claimed many advantages for its vaunted 1957 “Torsion-Aire” suspension, which featured torsion bar springs rather than coil springs in front. Over the years, the success of this suspension has […] -
![(first posted 7/2/2018) I’ve been debating this essay for a while, but now seems as good a time as any. With my grandmother Violet (referred to previously […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photos-Version-3.jpg "The Cars Of My Maternal Grandparents")
The Cars Of My Maternal Grandparents
Posted on July 28, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 7/2/2018) I’ve been debating this essay for a while, but now seems as good a time as any. With my grandmother Violet (referred to previously […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2012) Quite recently, the wife and I went to our weekend house for the city-wide garage sale. I got our items arranged bright and early Saturday morning. Shortly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P9180072.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1957 Desoto Firesweep – Curbside Service")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Desoto Firesweep – Curbside Service
Posted on July 26, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 10/4/2012) Quite recently, the wife and I went to our weekend house for the city-wide garage sale. I got our items arranged bright and early Saturday morning. Shortly […] -
![(first posted 2/4/2014) Every Father’s Day, there is a very nice free car show in Noblesville, Indiana. There is a pleasant variety of things there besides the usual overabundance […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1957Brockway01.jpg "Car Show Classic: 1957 Brockway 260 – The Big Nor’easter")
Car Show Classic: 1957 Brockway 260 – The Big Nor’easter
Posted on June 3, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 2/4/2014) Every Father’s Day, there is a very nice free car show in Noblesville, Indiana. There is a pleasant variety of things there besides the usual overabundance […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2018) With it being such a dry, sunny day it seemed appropriate to pull the old Mercury up to the curb so you could get a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0377.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Montclair – Reaching For The Stars Only To Hit A Moon")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Montclair – Reaching For The Stars Only To Hit A Moon
Posted on March 9, 2024 | 66 Comments(first posted 3/9/2018) With it being such a dry, sunny day it seemed appropriate to pull the old Mercury up to the curb so you could get a […] -
![(first posted 2/16/2018) Jon7190 has taken us several trips to the classic car auctions in Scottsdale, and promises a few more looks soon. Jon’s sharing at some of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1973Auburn02-crop.jpg "CC Flashback: 1974 – Classic Car Auctions The Way They Used To Be")
CC Flashback: 1974 – Classic Car Auctions The Way They Used To Be
Posted on February 16, 2024 | 30 Comments(first posted 2/16/2018) Jon7190 has taken us several trips to the classic car auctions in Scottsdale, and promises a few more looks soon. Jon’s sharing at some of […] -
![YouTube is amazing – it really is! Here is a film that I always suspected was out there, but thought I’d never see. It’s the introduction of the new […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-03-at-19-25-26-1957-Packard-Introduction-Studebaker-Packard-Press-Conference-in-Color-YouTube.jpg "CC Video and Analysis: Optimism Before Failure, Part 1 (Packard in 1957)")
CC Video and Analysis: Optimism Before Failure, Part 1 (Packard in 1957)
Posted on February 7, 2024 | 21 CommentsYouTube is amazing – it really is! Here is a film that I always suspected was out there, but thought I’d never see. It’s the introduction of the new […]
