Brooklin Collection (BRK)

This is the third GS model in the Brooklin range and sits alongside the top up and top down convertibles. Taking its name from the cubic capacity of its V8 engine the GS was part of the Skylark family, all...

Power came from Buick’s newly introduced 430cu V8 which was standard for all Wildcats. Nearly 11,000 2-door hardtops found homes. Available in the new collectors box

The model which celebrates the ‘Pink way of life’: lightheartedness and vitality are the keywords of the Pink Ladies from every era. Available in the new collectors box

Inspired by GM’s Corvette Nomad dreamcar, both Chevrolet and Pontiac introduced this style for 1955 with their Nomad and Safari respectively. For all three years the Nomad took, and still takes, centre stage with the Safari being comparatively under-valued. In...

Chevrolets from 1955, ’56 and ’57 are considered some of the most desirable American cars from this period. Each year has its devotees and many consider the 1957 cars to be the most complete. Described in Chevrolet ads as being...

The Super Station Wagon was a glorious failure. Designed by Richard Arbib this enormous vehicle was based on the Henney ambulance and was equipped with every luxury. Packard didn’t like it at all and the proposed price of $10,000 ensured...

Although a new engine and front suspension were introduced this year, sales for this large station wagon and Mercury’s in general were disappointing. The Monterey Station Wagon cost $2,776 and was the most expensive Mercury available. Available in the new...

Built at Ford’s Iron Mountain facility in Michigan with a body mainly of wood, top speed of 82mph and costing around $1,972, this was a good value Ford. The downside of 1947 was the death of Henry Ford on April...

The 60 Special was available only in sedan form and featured an increased wheelbase of 133 inches, up seven inches on other models. Mechanically identical to models in the 62 series the 60 Special featured top levels of trim and...

The fifties were over and gone were the towering fins of 1959 Cadillacs, reviled then but revered now. Just 20,000 Coupes were built at just under $5,000 a piece. Available in the new collectors box

The Bambi was designed to meet the requirements of those who wanted all the traditional Airstream qualities in a smaller trailer. Built to be towed comfortably by the newly introduced American compact cars, the Bambi was an instant success.

1954 had been a boom year for Buick and 1955 was even better with the Special selling in great numbers. Engine power was up and the styling revisions ensured 3rd place in industry sales.