MODEL DETAILS: In April 1954 John Najjar, who was in charge of the Lincoln-Mercury Pre-Production Studio, made a proposal to build five concepts for a new four-passenger show car. One of these concepts was known as the Mandalay. The Mandalay formed the basis for what ultimately became the XM Turnpike Cruiser. Elwood Engel is credited … Continue reading 1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser
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1956 Chrysler Norseman
MODEL DETAILS: The Chrysler Norseman was a four-seat fastback coupe built in 1956 as a concept car. Although designed by Chrysler's stylists, actual construction was contracted out to the Italian coach-building firm of Carrozzeria Ghia. Virgil Exner was the designer of the Norseman. Exner wanted maximum all-around visibility from the car's interior and he took … Continue reading 1956 Chrysler Norseman
1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket
MODEL DETAILS: The Oldsmobile Golden Rocket was a two-seater show car built by Oldsmobile for the 1956 General Motors Motorama. The radically styled fiberglass concept, designed to resemble a rocket on wheels, was revised several times and displayed at various other auto shows, most notably at the 1957 Paris Motor Show where it generated much … Continue reading 1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket