The Santa Rosa, California native is an experienced automotive and motorsports writer with a passion for American muscle cars. He is a credentialed automotive, NASCAR, and IndyCar reporter that graduated from the University of Nevada. A devoted F1 and NASCAR fan, he currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, son, Siberian Husky, Mini Cooper, and 1977 Chevrolet C10.
In 1955 the Mercury Montclair was voted the most beautiful four door for 1955 and it still is a standout.
I currently own a 1959 Ford Galaxie four door in germanium and white, a mid-year model “in the Thunderbird
tradition”. It also won the “Most beautifully proportioned car” award at the 1959 Brussels World’s Fair.
The first car I remember my parents owning was a turquoise and white, 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 4-door. It had a V-8 (not sure which size) and “3 on the tree” + Overdrive. We owned it until the Summer of 1970, when we FINALLY got a car with air-conditioning, as we were going to Texas in August on vacation. Ironically, 4 years later, my first car became an all white, 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500, with a 352 cu. in. engine and an automatic transmission. Mine, however, was a 2-door! I paid $100 for it in the Fall of 1974. Wish I still had it. So, since my first car was the same type as the first family car I remember, I’ll also vote for the 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 4-door.
I had a 1960 Desoto four dr 383 that I thought was a wonderful car. I got 17 mpg could travel comfortably at 80 mpg because of the torsion bar front suspension.
A 1976 Mercury Marquis that I bought when I was 16 from my dad. took it to the high school shop and proceeded to remove the cats from it and put on dual exhaust thanks to a great auto shop teacher. it woke the 460 up.
I had an early 70’s Ford LTD four door back in the day, no post, it had a big block motor with duel carbs, AT, heavy duty suspension and posi. Bought it at a town auction with only 30K, I believe it was the chief’s car in plain brown wrapper but boy did she cruise fine.
I’ll have to go with my 1962 Chevrolet BelAir. Twilight Blue with white top, 283 and Powerglide. I love the sound of a powerglide . It us music from my childhood.
I suppose my favorite all time 4-Door car that I’ve never owned but have always wanted to own would be a 1957 Ford Custom 300 that was 2-tone Blue…Hopefully, I will live long enough to finally find one and make my Dream come true…
1964 Ford Galaxie 500. Growing up in the 70s, my next-door neighbors had one…burgundy/white two-tone with white leather interior, bucket seats, and automatic selector in the center console. It was beautiful and they took great care of it. It was far “cooler” than my parents’ imports they were buying at the time, though I respectfully never told them so…:)
For a 4 door post, which are usually really ugly compared to a hardtop, my choice is a 55 Chevy BelAir.
The first new car my Dad ever bought, and I went with him when he picked it up.
I’ve been a car nut every since!
My favourite is a 1958 Chevrolet Impala. I just like the style of these cars. A departure for a Ford follower.
Second on the list would have to be a Mustang coupe (nothback).
In 1955 the Mercury Montclair was voted the most beautiful four door for 1955 and it still is a standout.
I currently own a 1959 Ford Galaxie four door in germanium and white, a mid-year model “in the Thunderbird
tradition”. It also won the “Most beautifully proportioned car” award at the 1959 Brussels World’s Fair.
The first car I remember my parents owning was a turquoise and white, 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 4-door. It had a V-8 (not sure which size) and “3 on the tree” + Overdrive. We owned it until the Summer of 1970, when we FINALLY got a car with air-conditioning, as we were going to Texas in August on vacation. Ironically, 4 years later, my first car became an all white, 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500, with a 352 cu. in. engine and an automatic transmission. Mine, however, was a 2-door! I paid $100 for it in the Fall of 1974. Wish I still had it. So, since my first car was the same type as the first family car I remember, I’ll also vote for the 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 4-door.
Love you mom and dad! 😘😰
It is so hard to pick just one car.
We must remember the gorgeous 1961 Lincoln Continentals.
Cadillac Seda De Ville
1956 Ford Crown Victoria
I had a 1960 Desoto four dr 383 that I thought was a wonderful car. I got 17 mpg could travel comfortably at 80 mpg because of the torsion bar front suspension.
1964 Lincoln with its suicide rear doors!
For sure it is not the 1957 Ford Custom 300 four-door sedan show above.
I did not like it new, I do not like it now. I never did like it.
But, the question is, George… do you like green eggs and ham? Hahahaha!!!
For the common man, the 1965 corvair, a pillarless four door had awesome styling….
And almost killed me. Unsafe at 70+ mph if it could get there downhill.
I owned one and am sorry to say it was an engineering nightmare.
.My favorite 4 doorcar is 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
I love my HEMI Charger. It’s the best, too bad Chrysler now sold out to the euros and killed their real cars for EVs.
My own car a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood which I have owned for 33 years.
1961 Olds 98 sport sedan with the flat top roof.
1959 caddy
1973 Rover P5b Coupe’
How about a 49 Tucker great looks and style
1966 Lincoln 4 door convertible!
1957 Cadillac ElDorado Brougham
Lincoln continental 1962 convertible definitely!
1992 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0. What a great Yamaha engine.
61-69 Lincoln Continental 4 door
1957 Imperial
1958 Pontiac Bonneville
A 1976 Mercury Marquis that I bought when I was 16 from my dad. took it to the high school shop and proceeded to remove the cats from it and put on dual exhaust thanks to a great auto shop teacher. it woke the 460 up.
Any of the 4dr hardtops from the ‘60’s.
FRANK
The 4 door all white 98 Oldsmobile
Had a new 1959 Ford sedan with a Trouper Intercept engine with two 4s. Loved that car! It had giddyup
I agree with 60s Continental with the suicide doors. Make mine a convertible.
I had an early 70’s Ford LTD four door back in the day, no post, it had a big block motor with duel carbs, AT, heavy duty suspension and posi. Bought it at a town auction with only 30K, I believe it was the chief’s car in plain brown wrapper but boy did she cruise fine.
1966 Pontiac Bonneville, car was beautiful inside & out and it had a ride like riding on a cloud. surprisingly powerful as well with the 389 4BBL.
Favourite bore door I mean four door——NONE
Any 4 door hardtop without those nasty b pillars. But my favorite is the 1969 Bonneville.
My uncle’s 1949 Oldsmobile, a beautiful car.
I’ll have to go with my 1962 Chevrolet BelAir. Twilight Blue with white top, 283 and Powerglide. I love the sound of a powerglide . It us music from my childhood.
Gosh…
I suppose my favorite all time 4-Door car that I’ve never owned but have always wanted to own would be a 1957 Ford Custom 300 that was 2-tone Blue…Hopefully, I will live long enough to finally find one and make my Dream come true…
Joel Wiley
Coolidge, GA.
66 Mercury Montclair
The 1959 Dodge Royal Lancer…. now THAT was a tall finned land yacht!
1964 Ford Galaxie 500. Growing up in the 70s, my next-door neighbors had one…burgundy/white two-tone with white leather interior, bucket seats, and automatic selector in the center console. It was beautiful and they took great care of it. It was far “cooler” than my parents’ imports they were buying at the time, though I respectfully never told them so…:)
My 1991 cadillac brougham
The 60’s Lincoln Continentals!
951 Vanguard Standard,my first car.
For a 4 door post, which are usually really ugly compared to a hardtop, my choice is a 55 Chevy BelAir.
The first new car my Dad ever bought, and I went with him when he picked it up.
I’ve been a car nut every since!
Simple!! The 1959 Cadillac!!!!!
My favourite is a 1958 Chevrolet Impala. I just like the style of these cars. A departure for a Ford follower.
Second on the list would have to be a Mustang coupe (nothback).