Auto Industry in the 50's and 60's By facebooker_2520259214859878 Feb 12, 1949 The pre war auto industry booms 1951 The top 3 emerge ( General Motors, Chrysler, Ford) 1952 73% of the worlds car were produced in the US Period: 1952 to 1958 More and more newer models are coming out and new safety features 1958 Customer dissatisfaction grows in the industry US imports more than they export 1958 General Motors creates the air craft inspired Fire Bird 3 Period: 1959 to 1969 Muscle car movement