Thursday, July 1, 2010

VINTAGE SPACE AGE CARS

Check out these fantastic vintage space-age concept cars!

1964 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74
This 1964 XP-74 was desgined by GM V.P. Bill Mitchell, and featured the familiar twin missle nose-cones and smaller rear tail-fins.

1955 Ghia Gilda Steamline X Coupe Turbine-Powered
The Ghia Streamline was built as a concept dreamcar for the 1955 auto show in Turin, Italy

1956 Buick Centurion Concept Car

1941 Chrysler LeBaron Thunderbolt
The Chrysler Thunderbolt was a limited edition model and this car is one of only four surviving examples.

1950 Buick Wildcat II Concept Car
The futuristic Wildcat II had flying-wing fenders, 220 hp V-8 engine and air-cooled 4-wheel disk brakes.

1958 GM Firebird III
The aero-dynamic General Motors Firebird III utilized streamlined aircraft styling and featured a drive-by-wire system for the accelerator, brakes and stick-controlled steering. Designed by Harley Earl.


Photos and info courtesy of Khulsey

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