(from General Motors
Press Release) One of the most famous concept cars was the
1951 Buick LeSabre. Designed by Harley J. Earl’s studio with styling
cues from jet fighter planes and used by him for years as an
everyday driver, the LeSabre offered a preview of the aircraft
styling that followed in the ’50s. The ‘51 LeSabre contained such
technological features as a dual gasoline and alcohol fuel system
and a moisture sensor which would raise the convertible top if it
began raining when the owner was away from the car.