![]() ![]() By 1950, solid front axles had largely been replaced by independent front suspension systems. ![]() GM’s Powerglide two-speed transmission was one of the most influential offerings, with Ford following suit in creating and producing its own inexpensive automatic transmission to accommodate the torque of the large V-8s used in Lincoln cars.ġ959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV ConvertibleĪs the network of roadways expanded, naturally the average travel speed increased and exposed the limitations of pre-war suspension design. While the first automatic transmissions were introduced in the 1930s, the 1950s saw the automatic transmission become dominant in passenger vehicles. Mass production dramatically increased the speed in which the automobile could be manufactured, and this led to automobile manufacturing becoming the largest industry segment in the US at this time, leading to lower vehicle prices while simultaneously growing the US into an economic superpower.Īutomobiles in the 1950s saw many refinements over previous decades to improve safety and comfort, as car ownership became more commonplace and the growth of the suburbs led to people driving further distances on a regular basis. The long-suppressed demand of the automobile caused by the Great Depression and World War II was met with an explosion of production and a styling shift influenced by the Jet Age. RM Sotheby’s Fort Lauderdale auction will be offering over 70 vehicles from the 1950s, all representing this wonderful decade of innovation and style. The 1950’s boom of automobile production in the US brought with it a new wave of design and technology. ![]()
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