1950 Concept Cars
GMC Futurliner
One of 12 built by GM, a self-contained display and transport vehicle created by the GM design staff under Harley Earls direction. Opening side, lighting, retractable stage, distinctive center cupola cockpit driving position, and dual wheel front......
Martin Stationette
James V. Martin was a prolific inventor who spent years designing cars that he hoped someone would be willing to produce. The Stationette was his last attempt. Produced by Commonwealth Research Corp. in New York, NY, this car is an all-wooden monocoque......
1949 Concept Cars
Aston Martin DB2 Prototype
One of the most famous Aston Martins still in existence today, this was the first Aston to be fitted with the now legendary 2.6-liter straight six-engine, when it ran at LeMans in 1949. Aston Martin entered a total of three cars in the race, but the......
Cadillac Coupe De Ville Prototype
This is the original prototype Coupe De Ville by Fleetwood. General Motors Transportation Unlimited Exhibition was the first post-World War II auto show and was the precursor to its traveling Motorama Exhibitions. The first show was staged at the Waldorf......
Vauxhall Zimmerli Velox 18-6
Conceived and constructed in Northern Switzerland at the Gebrider Zimmerli factory in Reiden between 1946 and 1949, this two-seater was their solitary effort to construct a showpiece for their body-work capabilities. The tubular chassis was of their......