Automotive Landscape of 1952
A look at models launched in 1952
- Feb 6: British Motor Corporation (BMC) Formed – Austin and Morris officially merge to form the British Motor Corporation, creating one of the largest automotive manufacturing combines in Europe to compete globally.
- Mar 10: General Motors Motorama Success – GM hosts its extravagant Motorama exhibition, showcasing futuristic dream cars like the Chevrolet Corvette prototype, capturing the public's imagination with fiberglass bodies and futuristic styling.
- Nov 1: Power Steering Becomes Mainstream – Chrysler introduces "Hydra-Guide" power steering on luxury Chrysler models, drastically reducing steering effort and quickly becoming a highly sought-after luxury automotive feature.
- Dec 5: Great Smog Inspires Clean Air Focus – The severe London smog disaster indirectly highlights urban pollution issues, prompting early discussions regarding vehicular emissions and coal smoke regulation in industrial cities.
US
Chevrolet Styleline
Sedan
POWER
105 HP
RARITY
700,000 Sold
US
Ford Mainline
Business Coupe
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
400,000 Sold
US
Cadillac Series 62
Eldorado (Early)
POWER
190 HP
RARITY
81,000 Sold
US
Lincoln Capri
Hardtop Coupe
POWER
160 HP
RARITY
14,000 Sold
US
Porsche 356
Pre-A
POWER
70 HP
RARITY
8,000 Sold
EUROPE
Morris Minor
Series II
POWER
30 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
EUROPE
Austin-Healey 100
BN1 Roadster
POWER
90 HP
RARITY
10,030 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz 300
Adenauer
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
6,000 Sold
EUROPE
Bentley R Type
Continental
POWER
153 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Triumph TR2
Prototype
POWER
90 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Abarth 1500
Biposto
POWER
75 HP
RARITY
Very Rare