GM 1955 concept cars

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The 1950's and 1960's were big years for concept cars produced by American car companies. These cars were often used as design exercises for their design staffs and also as a showcase for features due for future production models, The following car is a 1955 Chevy.

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These next shots are of a 1955 Lasalle II.....both a roadster model and a sedan model. These cars were featured in the GM Motorama Tour that traveled the world. After the show circuit, both of these cars were ordered to be scrapped....a common fate for concept cars. However, a couple of employees elected to hide them away in an old junkyard and they were discovered years later. The roadster has seen some restoration work, the sedan has obviously been left as it was found, except for the roof.

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Stumblebum

The stunning comps for shot #2 and #3 are joyous! I wish they could be put into clean BGs somehow.

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@Stumblebum said:
The stunning comps for shot #2 and #3 are joyous! I wish they could be put into clean BGs somehow.

I couldn't agree with you more, Taz. My biggest frustration at these premier shows is all the people and distractions that are inevitable. Someone really adept at computer skills may be able to isolate the vehicles, but I have neither the skills nor software to pull that off.

Juano

I’ve work. The first car is a jewel!

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@Juano said:
I’ve work. The first car is a jewel!

Thanks, buddy. All of the cars of that era had huge steering wheels. Look at the view of that one in shot #4. You could steer the Titanic with that thing. I had both a '55 Chevy and a '57 Chevy in high school ( both hand-me-downs from family ) and I don't remember them being as large. But, hell, I'm surprised that I remember anything from that period.

Cornflake

Cool shots, Tom.

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@Cornflake said:
Cool shots, Tom.

Thanks, Don.