Robin (UK) Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 Hi Guys, I'm gathering information and resources for an exhibition about the birth of skateboarding in the late 50s and early 60s, and its association with surfing, beach culture, low-brow art, etc. I've been sent these two fabulous pictures taken in SoCal in 1965. Can anyone ID all the cars? I'm terrible at identifying 60s automobiles. Thanks. Robin. Quote
RobertKB Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 First Picture: White car - Second generation Ford Thunderbird. Will be either 1958, 1959, or 1960. Maybe someone with greater T-Bird knowledge can chime in if they know the finer points of the trim. Second picture: Car with whitewalls - 1961 Chevrolet Impala Other car - 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Quote
randroid Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 Robin, For what it's worth, I grew up in SoCal during the 50's & 60's and was certainly into 'sidewalk surfing'. I don't consider myself to be any sort of expert but if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and if I can help I will. -Randy Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) Pic #1....dark colored convertible perhaps a 64 Olds. This is a 64 model...... Car in background a 1964 Pontiac Tempest...... Edited June 3, 2010 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Cpt.Fred Posted June 3, 2010 Report Posted June 3, 2010 isn't that a FIAT 500 in the background of the second pic? Quote
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