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04/10/2026 10:36 pm
'51 Cadillac, Imperial or Lincoln?
John Bono
North Jersey
04/10/2026 11:09 pm
Cadillac on top of the world for me. Chrysler next.
This post was modified 3 weeks ago by Ed Glorius
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
05/10/2026 1:17 am
Cadillac design by a country mile. The much more sedate Imperial is a firm second and the very unattractive Lincoln is a distant third.
05/10/2026 6:55 am
It might take the average younger guy a few seconds to figure out he's looking at a 51 Lincoln or Imperial; let alone a Cosmopolitan or Chrysler Imperial. But he'll know the classic look of that Cadillac. So do I - Look at those wheels, the traditional Dagmars and that sexy sculpted body. Series 62 for me John and thanks for searching out three of a like color! All three are WOW, the Caddy, a little wowwer!
05/10/2026 7:57 am
I like the Imperial, then the Caddy. That era Lincoln I just never warmed up to. The Mercury did that bodystyle WAY better.😊
05/10/2026 8:33 am
No contest, Cadillac. Lincoln 2nd and Imperial 3rd. The pictures you found are sensational John.
05/10/2026 8:57 am
The smooth lines of the Lincoln are what won me over.
05/10/2026 9:13 am
Its unusual for me to choice an early Chrysler, but the other choices don't appeal to me,
05/10/2026 9:31 am
Not that keen on any of these but the Lincoln’s smooth lines have some appeal.
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05/10/2026 1:14 pm
You couldn't do better than any of these powerful and beautiful automotive dream-mobiles from that year ! I like them all. My Grandfather drove one of these cars from the same generation, and I can still remember it, especially when I examine it's license plate I still have from back then.
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05/10/2026 6:51 pm
Caddy to me looks like it’s hanging on to the fat fender 40s look leaving the cowl and windshield looking too narrow.
The Imperial still has a split windshield and is very plain looking.
The Lincoln lost its wheel well eyebrows and straightened the grille and bumper so it gets my vote today.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
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