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19/09/2023 7:40 pm
As seen Sunday at Cobble Beach Classic, Ontario, Canada.
19/09/2023 7:43 pm
that car is at once,AMAZING,ASTOUNDING GORGEOUS,and INCREDIBLE____________________a labor of love
19/09/2023 8:17 pm
The close-set, revolving headlights were certainly a unique feature of this GM Motorama star.
19/09/2023 8:48 pm
Hints of the '58 Buick in the front.
19/09/2023 8:51 pm
Harley Earl was worth his weight in gold; he was the Steve Jobs of his day. He gave the public things they didn't even know that wanted, until they saw them. This beautiful Buick show car is just another in a long list of examples.
This post was modified 2 months ago by Christopher Moroni
19/09/2023 9:05 pm
Hints of the '58 Buick in the front.
"Hints" of about 30 different cars! Think about any 1951 production vehicle, then study this Buick.
You'll see future Cadillac front & rear bumper treatments, Buick & Desoto taillights, Chrysler & Cadillac fins, Lincoln Continental wheelcovers, Corvette & Oldsmobile for sure, heck, even Torando trunk mounted taillights! Buick side trim, GM egg-crate grill, even the name "La Sabre" would eventually be used, etc., etc., ....just spectacular!
And I didn't mention any of the mechanical achievements.
Again, this was designed in the late 1940's; this makes even a Tucker look dated!
19/09/2023 9:20 pm
I like how the front intake reminds me of the front intake of the F-86 Sabre Jet.
Or maybe I'm just imagining it....
19/09/2023 11:06 pm
This car’s styling also reminds me of early jet fighters.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
19/09/2023 11:19 pm
This car’s styling also reminds me of early jet fighters.
Heck yeah, me too !
19/09/2023 11:24 pm
Hints of the '58 Buick in the front.
"Hints" of about 30 different cars! Think about any 1951 production vehicle, then study this Buick.
You'll see future Cadillac front & rear bumper treatments, Buick & Desoto taillights, Chrysler & Cadillac fins, Lincoln Continental wheelcovers, Corvette & Oldsmobile for sure, heck, even Torando trunk mounted taillights! Buick side trim, GM egg-crate grill, even the name "La Sabre" would eventually be used, etc., etc., ....just spectacular!
And I didn't mention any of the mechanical achievements.
Again, this was designed in the late 1940's; this makes even a Tucker look dated!
Chris I can't believe you were able to pick out those trunk-mounted tail lights. I sure as hell missed those !
Good eyes there !
20/09/2023 7:33 am
It's worth noting that the side grilles at front were a later addition. I've never found out when they were added. Doubtless it was for improved aspiration so perhaps early on?
Topic starter
20/09/2023 8:34 am
Thanks Charles. I believe that on first showing, there was no engine. Those vents were likely added when it got to more than the mock-up stage. I notice quite a few trim changes also.
20/09/2023 10:15 am
I've posted this before but it's always fun to see the Le Sabre driving along...5:01 minutes
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20/09/2023 11:49 am
Hi Charles,
Great video. I don't think that driving LeSabre had grills etc. so your pictured one was far more than a mock-up.
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