7 Cars From the 1950s That Are Worth a Lot of Money
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They just don’t make them like they used to. Most cars from the 1950s are long gone, but some have been carefully maintained — or restored — by car enthusiasts.
A moving piece of history, these classic cars offer a glimpse at life decades ago. Some were limited editions back then, making them even more of a rare gem today.
Like a fine wine, these cars have aged into an elite price level only the super wealthy can afford.
Here’s a look at seven cars from the 1950s currently listed for sale on Autotrader that are worth a lot of money.
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
- Price: $2.7 million
Offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc., in Astoria, New York, this silver 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is a rare gem.
One of just 27 cars delivered with new Rudge knock-off wheels — complete with its factory-applied original paint and leather — it also has five of its original, date-coded 300SL Roadster-specific Rudge wheels, and so much more.
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
- Price: $2.6 million
One of just 1,400 Gullwing coupes made from 1954 to 1957, this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the only car of its kind confirmed to be finished new in Code DB-229G Mittelgrun, medium green, over a green and gray leather-trimmed interior. It’s available for sale by Nevada Classics in Las Vegas.
1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
- Price: $1.9 million
The 1958 Earls Court Motor Show display car, this 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6, contains factory-appointed 24-karat gold trim and brightwork and is painted in a unique shade of ivory.
It’s offered for sale by Auburn Classic Cars in Auburn, Indiana.
1957 Chevrolet Corvette
- Price: $1.8 million
Currently located in Anaheim, California, Corvette Mike is selling this pearl white 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
The first vehicle to carry the iconic Chevrolet SS moniker, it has a ground-breaking 283 cubic-inch V8 engine with a Rochester Ramjet fuel injection system, offering 283 horsepower.
1953 Bentley R-Type
- Price: $1.4 million
One of just 41 left-hand drive examples made, this 1953 Bentley R-Type still has its original interior and matching numbers engine.
In great working order, this car has ties to “James Bond” creator Ian Fleming and is offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc. in Astoria, New York.
1958 Chevrolet Impala
- Price: $999,999
Equipped with automatic transmission, power steering, heat and steel wheels with factory hubcaps, this blue 1958 Chevrolet Impala is a beauty.
Featuring a California one-piece bumper and original style tri-color interior, it’s being sold by Kinion Auto Sales in Clarence, Iowa.
1952 Bentley R-Type
- Price: $995,000
The first of only 43 models specified in left-hand drive, this tan 1952 Bentley R-Type is an early A-series chassis, with only 26 built. A postwar Bentley with a rich history, it’s offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc., in Astoria, New York.
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