American Cars Of The Fifties

Automobiles in the fifties were mostly family cars, they were large and in charge, and perfect for family outings, and trips. By the mid 50's America owned a vast majority of all the cars in the world. As a result parking lots, shopping centers, drive-ins, movie theaters, and freeways popped up everywhere. Woodrow Wilson called the American car "a picture of the arrogance of wealth". The picture above is a 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible.