From left: 1959 Edsel Corsair, 1960 Edsel Ranger and a 1950 Chrysler Windsor Newport.

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1950 Chrysler Windsor Newport, the first year for Chrysler's pillarless hardtop. The "Newport" name designated the pillarless model, but starting in 1961, it was used for Chrysler's least-expensive model lineup of sedans, hardtops, station wagons and a convertible.

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1960 Edsel Ranger, the final year for Edsel as a brand. Only 1,288 four-door sedans were produced.

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A front fender ornament on the 1960 Edsel.

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An original neon sign from an Edsel dealership, in Galvin's shop.

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1950 Chrysler Windsor Newport, 1947 Studebaker Commander Regal and a 1949 Studebaker Champion.

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1949 Studebaker Champion four-door sedan.

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A collection of Studebaker wheelcovers. The top row is from the mid-1950s, while the bottom row is from the Lark era, which ran from 1959-66.

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DeSoto had been famous for years for its "toothy" chrome front grilles. This one has the optional bumper overrider to help protect those "teeth."

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This hood ornament, on a 1950 DeSoto, actually lights up at night.

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1950 DeSoto dashboard, with metal painted to look like wood.

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The DeSoto's driver's seat view, equipped with option radio.

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The beautiful chromed horn ring and depiction of the car's namesake, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

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The chrome handle above the clock is attached to a pull-out ash tray.

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1950 DeSoto Powermaster straight-six engine.

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Fake "dealer plate" on the back of the 1950 DeSoto. These usually were advertisements for the selling dealership, often also seen as licence plate frames.

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1949 Chevrolet Deluxe and a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe.

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1949 Chevy 235 straight-six engine.

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Joseph Galvin in his city garage.

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