Mistake of '58: The GM Chromemobiles and Far Out '59s

Mistake of '58: The GM Chromemobiles and Far Out '59s #1950s #1960s #1970s #1980s #whoremembers
What really happened during GM’s wild design experiment of 1958 and 1959? In this nostalgic trip through America’s chrome-covered past, we explore how General Motors went from sleek elegance to full-blown tailfin frenzy in just one year. It was the age of space-age dreams, Cold War anxieties, and a battle between automakers to outshine each other—literally—with more chrome, more fins, and more flash.
In this video, we break down the mistake of ’58—a year that shocked loyal GM fans—and the equally stunning design pivot that followed in ’59. What led to the misstep? How did GM respond? And why do some of these “mistakes” now fetch high prices at classic car auctions?
Join us as we uncover the story of GM’s chrome dreams, the design war of the late ’50s, and the unforgettable legacy of automotive excess in 1959. Whether you’re a car buff or simply love the culture of mid-century America, this one’s for you.
00:00 Intro
00:37 The Golden Age and the Reign of Harley Earl
05:06 Chrysler’s Unexpected Shock and the Aftermath
08:47 The 1958 "Chrome Cars" - Earl’s Blunder?
14:07 The Silent Coup and the Birth of the "Far Out '59s"
20:53 Economic Context and the Future
26:01 Outdated Philosophy and Market Shifts
#nostalgia #memories#history #goldenage #1950s #1960s #1970s #1980s #americanhistory #lifeinamerica #whoremember? #classiccars #oldcartech #vintagevehicles #retroinnovation #carhistory
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