1951 Concept Cars
Buick LeSabre Concept
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),......
Packard 200 Henney
Although not considered a Packard show car, this unique vehicle is guaranteed to turn heads at any gathering of collector cars. The basis for this was a lowly 1951 200 business coupe, the lowest-priced vehicle Packard offered that year. The Henney......
Studebaker Manta Ray
Arguably inspired by the General Motors LeSabre Motorama car, the rakish 1951 Manta Ray roadster still turns heads. And it remains largely original its fiberglass body has not been restored. In 1953, Glenn Hire and Vernon Antoine debuted their space-age-inspired......
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......