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04/05/2022 9:27 am
This 1954 Buick Wildcat ll was another fiberglass bodied luxury sports car inspired by the Corvette. "Tomorrow's Design" actually had retro styling cues including 'flying wing' '30s speedster-like front fenders, biplane bumpers with "Dagmar" bumper guards and free-standing headlamps. This concept was fully drive-able powered by a 322 cid V8. It now resides at the Sloan Museum in Michigan within their extensive Buick collection.
04/05/2022 9:43 am
I really like this strange looking design; especially the tail end. So that's where the '61 imperial headlight design originated.
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04/05/2022 12:38 pm
I have this model in my collection, including all other 10 examples.
I do not have the strange colors that came later.
04/05/2022 6:34 pm
I really like this strange looking design; especially the tail end. So that's where the '61 imperial headlight design originated.
Hmmm, I think Elwood Engel would probably disagree about this being the inspiration for the '61 Imperial headlights, as he seems to have intended the Imperial front end and headlights to be a styling tribute to the classic luxury designs from the 1920's and 1930's.
05/05/2022 12:26 am
@mikedetorrice I'm thinking that Engel was prompted to consider this feature when he viewed this concept car, which I agree was the tribute you mention.
07/05/2022 1:13 pm
Rich,
Your pics are incredible !
I'd have bet big $ that you were showing us the 1:1.
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07/05/2022 1:33 pm
@100ford2003 I'd love to help you out, but....
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