6. Buick LeSabre Concept Car
The early ’50s was a time of recovery after World War II. It was also when the industry had started to introduce new shapes and designs. And then the 1951 LeSabre Concept Car arrived and changed everything. Its exquisite elegance, perfect stance and advanced styling details would influence the industry for the next 10 years.
From the chrome bumpers to the oversized tail fins, the next decade of Detroit was visible on just one car. The Jet-Age design had finally arrived, and they showcased it on this model. The LeSabre proved to be an extremely influential car. And not just for Buick, but for the rest of the Detroit manufacturers. But best of all, the immense success of this concept car showed the way for other creations. Soon, every car brand in America had a concept car on the show circuit.