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
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.
Close-up of hood louvers
Not-quite-as-happy mannequins in same pose check out the fastback
Color art apparently derived from the above photo
Interior close-up from the above art
Above - Two actual color photos.
Last update to this page: 03/04/09