3. Oldsmobile Fiesta (1953)
The 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta was an ultra-premium, limited-production convertible that set the stage for future luxury trends in Detroit. Priced at $5,717—nearly double the standard Ninety-Eight convertible’s price—it featured a wraparound windshield, “spinner” wheel covers, and a two-tone paint scheme. Its high price and advanced features previewed luxury trends that would sweep Detroit years later, serving as a precursor to the personal luxury segment. See more at Hemmings