The birth of the concept car is tied to GM stylist Harley Earl and his work on a personal car with Buick. The first example of a concept car was the 1938 Buick Y-Job, overseen by Earl and his ...

As you may or may not know, Buick was responsible for the very first concept car. Called Y-Job, the gorgeous one-off designed by Harley J. Earl made its public debut in 1939, showcasing the ...

Ever since legendary automotive designer Harley Earl penned his beloved Buick Y-Job in 1938, the concept car has foreshadowed trends in auto design and upcoming models from all manufacturers. When ...

The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74, designed by Harley Earl and later influenced by Bill Mitchell, was a futuristic concept car with jet-inspired features. It inspired Ed Welburn, GM's first African ...