Did you ever wonder how a car from the 1950s would hold up in a crash test? Check out this crash between a 2009 Chevy Malibu and a 1959 Chevy Bel Air. I would rather be in the Malibu!

YouTube - Crash Test 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air VS. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (Frontal Offset) IIHS 50th Anniversary


Here are the specs on the Bel Air:

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Bel Air Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
C 19 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,440 3,600 lbs Note 1
C 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,556 3,660 lbs
C 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,386 3,515 lbs
Parkwood/Kingswood Station Wagon Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
C 35 4 dr Parkwood - 6P $2,749 3,965 lbs Note 1
C 45 4 dr Kingswood - 9P $2,852 4,020 lbs Note 1
Bel Air Series 1600 - V-8
D 19 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,558 3,615 lbs Note 1
D 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,674 3,630 lbs
D 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,504 3,510 lbs
Parkwood/Kingswood Station Wagon Series 1600 - V-8
D 35 4 dr Parkwood - 6P $2,867 3,970 lbs Note 1
D 45 4 dr Kingswood - 9P $2,970 4,015 lbs Note 1