1948 Buick Streamliner. Even today they could sell a pile of these. Like the Dodge Viper or Plymouth Prowler, every major brand should have a "concept car comes alive" vehicle that focuses on the "wow" rather than the practical. The publicity value alone would be worth it, but also for the sheer joy of making something like this actually happen. There would always be enough customers to pay a premium for the privilege of driving a limited edition piece of art. It seems the auto industry was far more vibrant decades ago than today.

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