Series 62 of this US car classic was a success for 24 years (1940-1964). The model was built in 1959 and in American spelling the year of manufacture is always written at the front, because practically every year the appearance has changed more or less. Most of the time this was the front view or the radiator grille and the Americans loved it that way. With this spelling every American knew immediately which model it was, concerning some details. The 59 model was certainly one of the most famous because of its wide projecting fins and the rocket-like, bright red double indicators like a starting jet bomber. But the 59 Series 62 was the transition from the venerable designer Harley Earl to Bill Mitchell (1912-1988).
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…
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Germany
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Netherlands
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Germany
Germany
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Netherlands