What car would you buy in 1955?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 02/17/2016 at 09:42 • Filed to: Wwybw, what would you buy when

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Rules: The car had to be sold brand new in 1955

For me I would buy a 55 Continental Mark II. It is one of the best and understated designs of the decade. The 55 is powered by a 368 cubic inch V8 engine making 285hp and pushed this 220 inch car forward with ease and elegance.

What car would you buy?

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sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:46

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EL_ULY > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:47

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THAT ONE!!!!!!

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2016 at 09:48

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Proud of you man you picked something different! And what a great choice you made

Tripper > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:48

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sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:50

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I mainly did that because I didn’t want to get chewed out for picking a 300SL roadster. But I do love the ‘55 Thudnerbird. By ‘57 they looked goofy.

EDIT: The roadster version of the 300SL wasn’t available until 1957.

Quadradeuce > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:50

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I consider the Mark II to be in the top 5 most beautiful cars ever made, so that would be my choice as well. My great-grandmother had one. WHY DID YOU SELL IT, GRAMMA???

camaroboy68ss > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:51

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1955 Chevy Bel-Air 2 door Hardtop. Would have to have the all new 265 CI V8 with the Power Pack option that added a 4 barrel carb and dual exhaust backed by a good ol three on the tree. With Turquoise/White two tone interior and exterior.

$kaycog > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:51

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1955 Ford Crown Victoria. They had the prettiest colors in the mid 50's.

Your boy, BJR > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:54

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Duh

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:56

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correct answer is correct

1955 Talbot Lago Sport

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:56

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A black convertible Cadillac Eldorado

With big white walls round them 100 spokes (sorry...)

mazda616 > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:57

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I love the Nomad.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 02/17/2016 at 09:57

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MG Magnette, in British Racing Green.

So BRITISH.

camaroboy68ss > $kaycog 02/17/2016 at 10:01

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love 55 fords, the dash in those cars was really cool.

phenotyp > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:01

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Or, on a different tack:

dietryng > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:02

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second design 55 4x4, first year for the small block v8

Dsscats > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:03

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davedave1111 > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:04

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Maserati 250F - probably the best looking F1 car ever, and available to customers with enough money.

Honourable mention to the 200S sports racer.

CalzoneGolem > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:06

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Chevy 150 handyman wagon

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > $kaycog 02/17/2016 at 10:06

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Skyliner top, or no Skyliner top?

CalzoneGolem > camaroboy68ss 02/17/2016 at 10:07

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Turquoise and white is correct for all the tri-fives.

Twism > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:11

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Now the real question here is:
Would you buy a 1955 Cadillac in red, pink or white?

Red for me, please:

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:12

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Pontiac Safari:

gmctavish needs more space > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:15

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KatzManDu > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:33

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KatzManDu > Dsscats 02/17/2016 at 10:34

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Beat me to it!

KatzManDu > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:37

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jminer > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:47

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I’d buy a MG-T in green of course

$kaycog > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/17/2016 at 10:50

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Worth more with “glasstop”, but I’ll pass on that.

Stapleface > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:58

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Lots of good options as I love the tri-5 Chevys. But I’ll go with a different Icon here.

Porsche 550

Ed, for the old good times > JR1 02/17/2016 at 10:58

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > $kaycog 02/17/2016 at 11:00

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It’s the sort of neat feature that really is only useful for people in Seattle who drive to north Cali sometimes.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > JR1 02/17/2016 at 11:11

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EVERYONE is going to pick a super high end car in these hypothetical situations.....

The Lincoln Continental Mark II went for around $10,000 USD when new. That’s about $90,000 USD in 2015.

I’d love to see one of these hypotheticals where income is taken into account. I think it would add an interesting element.

You DID have a good choice though. ;)

Dean Beyer > JR1 02/17/2016 at 11:26

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Clemsie McKenzie > JR1 02/17/2016 at 11:46

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With an unlimited budget, an early Ferrari Tour de France, one of my favorite cars ever:

More realistically though, a Simca Aronde:

RallyWrench > JR1 02/17/2016 at 13:54

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Man, hard to argue with that Continental. If not that, I’d have a Lancia Aurelia Series 4 GT.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 02/17/2016 at 15:35

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Ah the year of big Saloon cars. Tough choice between these 3.

1955 Jaguar MKI

1955 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

1955 Bentley S1

I’d probably choose the Bentley

JR1 > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 19:54

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Very good pick

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2016 at 19:55

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I would have been fine with the SL at least it isn't a big black sedan like normal!

JR1 > Quadradeuce 02/17/2016 at 19:56

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What a loose! Those are stunning

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 02/17/2016 at 19:57

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Very specific but also very beautiful good pick

JR1 > $kaycog 02/17/2016 at 19:58

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Beautiful color and I love the chrome blade over the roof

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 02/17/2016 at 20:00

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Gassers are just awesome

JR1 > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/17/2016 at 20:01

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This company should have never gone out of business

JR1 > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 02/17/2016 at 20:01

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Oh lord that car is stunning

JR1 > mazda616 02/17/2016 at 20:03

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It is an absolutely beautiful station wagon

JR1 > phenotyp 02/17/2016 at 20:05

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Go Porsche!

JR1 > Dsscats 02/17/2016 at 20:08

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That looks stunning in navy blue

JR1 > CalzoneGolem 02/17/2016 at 20:09

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It was actually called the Handyman? Interesting

JR1 > Twism 02/17/2016 at 20:09

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Black

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/17/2016 at 20:10

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So much chrome

JR1 > gmctavish needs more space 02/17/2016 at 20:10

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Just perfect

JR1 > KatzManDu 02/17/2016 at 20:13

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Mercedes is more but you have to get the Jag

JR1 > jminer 02/17/2016 at 20:16

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Great choice

JR1 > Stapleface 02/17/2016 at 20:17

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That is the icon good pick

JR1 > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 02/17/2016 at 20:19

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Ramblinrover usually takes personal income into account it makes it more interesting! You're more than welcome to do one of these yourself with more qualifications if you like!

JR1 > Dean Beyer 02/17/2016 at 20:20

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Best BMW of all time

JR1 > Clemsie McKenzie 02/17/2016 at 20:21

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I do love the Tour de France

JR1 > RallyWrench 02/17/2016 at 20:22

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Hard to argue with the Lancia as well

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/17/2016 at 20:22

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Bentley for sure

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 02/17/2016 at 20:26

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Right? And that color... HHHNNNGGG

Twism > JR1 02/17/2016 at 20:29

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So you work as an undertaker?

RallyWrench > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/17/2016 at 20:30

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Ooh, the other Continental. I thought of that one myself, nice choice.

JR1 > Twism 02/17/2016 at 20:34

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Government

CalzoneGolem > Twism 02/18/2016 at 07:45

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I’d like mine in Chevrolet please.

CalzoneGolem > JR1 02/18/2016 at 07:45

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They had many interesting names.

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 02/18/2016 at 11:11

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Yes, I would much rather have this Continental Fastback, than the new Continental GT. Oh I just had a wonderful idea, new Continental drive train, suspension, and everything, but the body of the 1955 Continental.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 02/22/2016 at 16:35

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How do I keep answering these so delayed?!

I think I’ll choose a Willy’s Pickup this time around:

Damn I love those pointy grilles

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/22/2016 at 17:17

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So sad Jeep hasn't made a pickup in years they would be aweosme

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 02/23/2016 at 09:32

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I’ve been obsessed with the AEV Brute for years now, especially the Brute Double Cab

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/23/2016 at 12:19

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Yes! Jeep must hate us for not making them form the factory

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 02/23/2016 at 12:52

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Only possible conclusion I can draw.

I mean, AEV literally did the work for them. Just mass produce it.