1939 Concept Cars
Lincoln Continental Prototype
Liberty airplane engines were the goal when Henry and Wilford LeLand founded the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. But within a few short years - 1920 to be exact - luxury automobiles began rolling off their assembly line.But after facing insurmountable......
Mercedes-Benz 290
In 1939, the last year before the war intervened, Mercedes-Benz experimented with two 290 Roadsters. This 1939 one-off prototype came from the Manhiem Werks. The other came from the Sidelfingen Werks.This 290 Roadster was imported to the U.S. in......
1938 Concept Cars
Buick Y-Job Concept
The first concept car, or Drean Car ever produced. It had concealed headlights and an electric top that was concealed beneath a metal cover when closed. The car was solely created for the purpose of testing new ideas, and not intended for production.......
Cord 814 Prototype
Auburn Automobile Company was the manufacturer of Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles. In July 1924, E.L. Cord became Vice President and General Manager of Auburn Automobile Company, and in 1929 became its new President. Production ceased on......
Morgan Avon Coupe Prototype
The Morgan Avon Coupe or Uncle Georges Winter Carriage was the prototype for the Morgan Drop Head Coupe (DHC). In 1937, Morgan decided they needed a more elegant, upscale car to add to their range of lightweight, sporty cars. They commissioned Avon......