1951 Buick LeSabre Concept chassis information. 5962

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Designer: Harley Earl

Clearly showing aircraft influence in styling and engineering, the Buick LeSabre was constructed of aluminum and lightweight cast magnesium. Billed as a rolling engineering laboratory, the LeSabre had 12-volt electrics (most cars then were 6-volts), a torque converter automatic transmission with an oil cooler, fuel injection, a strong, chrome-molydenum frame, built-in hydraulic jacks, a rain-activated folding top, a jet-like air intake and prominent tail fins. Ik is believed the LeSabre cost between $500,000 - $1,000,000, the equivalent of ten times that today. The LeSabre served as an icon for GM's cars for the remainder of the decade.

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Event	Group
58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance	Q - Motorama Concept Car GM Centennial
Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance	GM Heritage Display