Prototype of Coupe de Ville prefers a curved front glass one-piece

Prototype of Coupe de Ville has a curved front glass one-piece. The first feature is applied by other GM cars such as radio / telephone two-way, power windows, power seat, a lipstick, perfume sprayers and rear seats that can be used as an office running.

This is a stunning example of automotive history that will run the re-inaugural appearance at the annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to-18, held in the meadow The Golf Club of Amelia Island, 8-10 March.

In March, a classic car show Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will feature special figure in the form of the original prototype of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville 1949. This vehicle has not been shown publicly since 64 years ago.

There are only four prototype units made ​​different from one another. The unit this one is the only one remaining.

This vehicle has a unique history. it was given to the former CEO of General Motors (GM), Charlie Wilson as a gift after he resigned from the company to devote himself as Secretary of Defense under President Eisenhower in 1953.

Throughout his term of four years, Wilson always rode a prototype de Ville. The vehicle is equipped with the 5424 cc engine over head valve V8 was first made ​​by GM, bersding with 4-speed automatic transmission.

In dollar value in 1949, the cost of prototyping is to reach U.S. $ 30,000 by spending up to two months of the construction process. In dollar value this year, the cost of the equivalent of U.S. $ 290,000.