Sweden Car Sales By Brand : 1955-59

The 1959 Opel Kapitan 


The late 50's saw sales on the up as Europe was heading into prosperity. In 1952, just over 50,000 cars were registered but by 1959 the number had over trebled. It seemed the many smaller brands were now struggling and going backwards despite the good times. Borgward, GM US, Chrysler, Rootes, IFA and Leyland to name a few that fell back.

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