[Closed] I followed the GM Motorama and other one off cars

Ketih..I wouldn't buy any of the cars you mention.

I've never been into concept cars. If it wasn't real, I don't want it.

We are all different.

Keith, a new book that you might be interested in...

...just published is: "Driving Style: GM Design's First Century" I pre-ordered my copy last May and just received it (it was just published). A high quality book with claims of heavily researched photographs that I find slightly dissapointing. I recognize a lot of pictures as being previously published and some images are even offered from GM PhotoStore.com. The full last third of the book is of newer designs (and concept cars) that I can see on the street today. However, I have a feeling that in a few years I will be glad that I purchsed this...just as I did a book that celebrated GM's 75th anniversary (when I worked for GM at that time).

While I'm typing code, I hope that you already have: "GM's Motorama: The Glamorous Show Cars of a Cultural Phenomenon" and "The GM Motorama: Dream Cars of the Fifties"

Plus: a glimpse of GM celebrating it's first fifty years here (scroll down to the Philco Predicta TV screen).

Enjoy!

John

Are you reading this mints?

George will not buy any concept cars, so no need to put any money into building them. Even though many more collectors would like to see them built.

George, Why did you see the need to say what you did about not buying any concept cars if the mints made them? I know you like to express your opinion, but this opinion did nothing to inspire what this thread was about.

Lately your comments are about as intresting to read as Dube's. I generally bypass reading both your's and Dube's because the read is always negative. But this time I just had to respond. George lighten up and be a little more positive in your comments.

Larry...

There was absolutely nothing negative with my comment. I said everybody's different. Did you read that part in my post?

Keith expressed "his" opinion that, he would like more of the concept cars...and I expressed "my" opinion that, I don't care for them.

Thus, everyone is different.

What I find interesting is that, because you disagree with my post, you respond by blasting me. There is no need for that. These are the types of responses that put dividing lines in the sand between some who post here. There those who feel only "they" can post and express opinions, while others should not have any.

That seems a little out of balance to me. And yes, that would be another opinion. But this just in Larry, I have as much right to express my opinions as you, or anyone else. And jusr for the record...not all of my posts have been, or are, negative.

You told me to lighten up and be a little more positive in my comments. You might heed your own advice.

John, the books you suggest are great...

and should be in everyones car book library. Here's aonther one I'k like to recommend:

"Designing America's Cars, The 50's. (Subtitle: From Drawing Board to Driveway).

The book is published by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide and Jeffrey Godshall. It is a 2005 book, but I think still available to order.

I got mine from Motorbooks International (Classic Motorbooks) in Osceola, Wi. Here is there toll free number:

1-800-896-6600.

Enjoy!

Thank you, I have the Motorama soft bound one with the Club de Mere on the cover.

I looked at what you emailed and I am looking forward to purchasing more books and photos. If you recall Generous Motors did a series of cars built on the 1953 Corvette. They had the Nomad, Corvair fastback, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick all had those cars. Those would be wonderful, How about the Futureline bus they made 12 of. One was equiped to hold the Pontiac style Corvette in the side of it. The Cadillac ElCamino was a beautiful car too and DM could do it to off what they have. I better shut up, once I get talking Motorama cars I can't stop. Thanks again.

Nothing wrong with talking about something that you are passionate about Keith.

As a fellow collector who has many cars on my "want" list...I hope you eventually get all the ones you want.

Yup, I got that - love it!

concept cars

I'd buy one. Remember that FM did the LeSabre, although not very well as I recall. I like them because GM in particular used them for styling cues for production models. GM and others did provide a unique contribution with the concept cars, one that really has not been seen since.

Keith, I agree completely with you, and find the dream cars of the 1950's to be particularly fascinating.

I have the latest GM Design book and David Temple's excellent book on the Motorama dream cars, and there are many Motorama specials that I would love to see in 1/24-scale.

Whether FM's LeSabre is perfect or not, it's a much-enjoyed item in my collection. My interests lean heavily toward Buicks, so, naturally, I'd love to see the mints tackle the XP-300, Wildcat I, Wildcat II, and Centurion.

Since some of us appear to collect more than just diecast models in our automobilia collections, you all might find David Snyder's excellent limited-edition art prints of the 1953, 1954, and 1955 Motoramas to be of interest. These are beautifully done.

Scroll down at this link to see all the Motorama prints:

http://www.davidsnydercarart.com/dsartwork.html

George S

After reflecting on my comment to you earlier I realize now I was to abrupt with you. Maybe it was too early in the day for me to respond the way I did. It just hit me the wrong way. I apologize for my coments to you. Peace.

Larry...apology accepted!

And peace to you and your family. I hope Christmas is good to you.

The Buick Centurion was the first car made with the Panoramic windshield.

I believe the 53 Skylark was originally to be a one off Motorama show car. But went into production instead. Like I stated earlier, I find it very entertaining to see all the cool new things that showed up later on production models. I collect other things too and a friend of mine went to a local garage sale and bought over 400 pieces of mint condition dealer brochures all from the 50's. Mixed in there were about 20 or so Motorama dream car pieces. Most opened up to reveal incredible artist renditions. He sold everything but those, and I wish he would sell them to me, but for now it's no. I can't blame him.

Now concept cars aren't real? What? LOL.