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Corvette Based Show Cars

By: David Palmeter 


1954 Motorama Show Cars
Mostly the 1954 Corvair Fastback Coupe
Some 1954 Nomad Info is Included


This is Page 1

Click for Page 2 - Corvair Repaint

Click for Page 3 - Several 1954 Show Cars

Click for Page 4 - Corvair Color Info and Scale Models

Click for Page 5 - Nomad Color Info


Top of page and Above - Near final sketches - the emblems and rear quarter window shape are still evolving


Above - Happy mannequins check out the finished product


The above sign apparently says:
Corvair
Experimental Adaptation of the Sensational Corvette Introduced in 1953
- Reinforced Glass-Fiber Plastic Body
- Overall Height - 51"
- Wheelbase - 102"
- Horsepower - 150
- Powerglide Transmission


Above - Another partial view with the same "See the USA in your Chevrolet" background as in the previous shot.


Above - Close-up of hood louvers


Above - Mobster mannequin looking over his shoulder at the Corvair as a possible getaway car.



Above - Color art apparently derived from the previous photo


Above - Interior close-up from the above art



Above - Two actual color photos.


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