The American Dream Cars of the 1950s Part IV: Independent Concept Car Edition

A classic car connaisseur dives into the world of the many American dream cars of the 1950s! In every part of this four part episode we look at some of the awesome futuristic mid-century modern masterpieces and radical concept cars. This is part four, the Independent Concept Car Edition. Here we talk about the such beautiful elegant concepts made by the so called independent carmakers, like the Packard Predictor, the Nash Ambassador Pinin Farina Special, and the Hudson Italia!

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[michaelcherry]

I remember reading that the Studebaker-Packard merger was like "two drunks trying to help each other across the street". Sadly, a pretty apt description.

[AtomicReverend]

Ed, Kaiser really deserves it's own episode. Between the full size cars, the Henry J and the Sears (the department store) cars along with his sports cars and owning Continental engines and even buying Willys his car company was wild.
His company pretty much encompasses the American automobile world in the late forties and early fifties and how the big 3 just dominated.

[LerockJohn]

I had a neighbor back in 1977 ( I was 10 years old) who owned a Studebaker Avanti. It was painted metallic gold, it look so futuristic to me, and to many others. The other fact is my story took place in Ste Foy, Quebec, far far away from the Big Three, let alone an obscure manufacturer. I taught It was an Imported Italian Luxury Sport Car. Great video as always, Sir, Thank You and Peace Out\!!

[mrluckyuncle]

Literally gasped at some of these designs.

[robertvance]

Thank you Ed for your videos because you are human and not like so many others using AI GENERATED NARRATOR'S.

[BLWADiecast]

I always get so excited when I see Ed has posted!

[robertvance]

@13:39 I live in South Bend Indiana and I have seen this Car in person at the Studebaker museum what a Beautiful Masterpiece.

[oldguy]

Ahh, perfect for a dreary, rainy day.

[jergervasi]

The Predictor predicted the nose and headlight design of the second-gen Corvette, THAT's for sure!

[autingo]

watched parts 2-4, now part 1, had to look what "mistake of '58" referenced therein is all about, and now browsing your channel i realize i really have to watch each and every of your videos. phenomenal stuff. thx!

[ronaldjohnson]

People may not know Studebaker was a premier wagon maker in the 1800's. Among their products was the famous Conestoga Wagon.

[callmedyck]

Ed's channel is the only one a 50s enjoyer like me hits the thumbs up as soon as it loads the video. Amazing piece of content. I'm so annoyed for the scrapping idea of that 4 door Nash...that thing looked amazing!

[pcno]

14:45 Those "cathedral style" tail lights might have been the inspiration for the Sidney Opera House.

[adamsimmers]

Watching from Saint Louis, Missouri USA. Love the channel. Enjoy all the episodes.

[mikebaginy]

What a wonderful series, Ed. Thanks so much!! By the way, that Nash Palm Beach is a cute little coupé!

[classicforreal]

Also Kaiser, Fraiser and Willys Overland would all join in on the mergers that would eventually make up AMC as well, they didn't totally disappear.

[Sharion.Inuyatt]

4:49 That Packard concept car really reminds me of the 60’s DB5, very stylish!

[kingrex]

The Edsel was planned before the Predictor came out. They started designing it in 1955 and they wanted a vertical grill for some reason.

[WKNGB]

Hello from Germany
Ed, that are damn good videos! Love them!

[oppositeofthetruth]

Still can't believe I've been here from day 1ish and to know there has been so many uploads yet I still want more tyvm ed for you being you and doing your thang