Where is it?

[1958buick]

Does anyone know where this 1958 Buick is or the story behind it?   Lots of "Special" treatments to it.  Bucket seats, red plaid interior, red accents in the side moldings and the list goes on.... Interesting !

[dei]

Very Interesting!

 

How and where did you come upon this shot?

[Centurion]

This photo shows a display of 1958 GM cars that received special attention from the "Damsels of Design".  

 

Here is the complete story.  The photo in the original post shows the Feminine Auto Show in GM's Styling Dome:

 

http://www.core77.com/posts/49498/The-Story-Behind-GMs-Celebrated-Damsels-of-Design

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by Centurion (see edit history)

[1958buick]

Thanks Centurion.  The photo I posted, I saw on Ebay.  I have seen this photo and others before but have always wondered what happened to the cars after the show?

[raugusti]

Last I read the only one of these cars that had been found was Corvette:

https://www.solidaxlecorvettemi.com/?lightbox=imagezy7

From what I remember it had been repainted and sold on after the show, but the original paint was found during restoration and it was then restored as it appeared for the show.

 

Scott

[auburnseeker]

More photos please.  You know we like photos too. 

[JohnD1956]

Those seats in that Corvette remind me a little of the seats in my former 95 Riviera.  Comfy! 

[NTX5467]

Thanks for that link!  Interesting to see all of the cubbyholes, drawers, pouches, pockets, and such in those cars!

 

NTX5467

[Smartin]

Anyone notice the extra trim on the Limited?

[Glassesguy]

Definitely overkill. Glad they removed it in production.

[dei]

8 hours ago, Smartin said:

Anyone notice the extra trim on the Limited?

 

Actually I did not till you pointed it out Adam. Good Eye.

 

With the length of the rear quarters that trim would certainly be some custom work.