Welcome, fellow automotive enthusiasts, to a thrilling exploration of one of the most iconic concept cars in automotive history – the Buick Wildcat II (1954). Join us as we delve into the captivating world of this visionary vehicle and uncover the secrets behind its legendary status. Unveiling a Vision of the Future The Buick Wildcat II, unveiled in 1954, represented a bold departure from traditional automotive design, embodying the spirit of American adventure and innovation. Chief Designer Ned Nichols described it as an "American adventure in tomorrow’s design," capturing the essence of Buick's vision for the future. Design Inspired by Freedom and Adventure Inspired by the allure of two-seater fiberglass cars, Nichols and Harley Earl crafted the Wildcat II with an eye-catching aesthetic that defied convention. The car's distinctive features, including its prominent front grille, wraparound windshield, and rocket-shaped taillights, evoked a sense of speed and motion
In the year the film “Rush” has been released, directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard and telling the story of the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt, a Prancing Horse owner has decided to personalise his new 458 Italia in the livery that featured on the Maranello cars back in the golden age that covered the mid-Seventies. In those days, the Scuderia took three consecutive Constructors’ titles and two Drivers’ both of them thanks to the Austrian driver. ![Ferrari 458 Italia dedicated to Niki Lauda 17.11.2013 [17th Nov, 2013]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tZ8hK3kGzj8NNgqmOROw9YBxvOmQ_44w8I19FKdOuUqcP0sZcInb401Qx0rWeafnom4rgZFFeVY5zMRCOTfgWAkkT0mWrdaI8yU-r601HFWymx9k2X1fOXXl5V_EXR6Mwip2lS7hRV9CIK=s0-d)
In red with a white roof, featuring the Italian flag going longitudinally across it, with gold rims, the car was prepared with this exclusive design by the Commercial Department at Ferrari as part of the Tailor Made personalisation programme, with the collaboration of a personal designer from the Maranello Style Centre. The interior has not been neglected with the seats and central tunnel reprising the italian flag motif and the racing aspect is accentuated by the type of seats and the red motif on their stitching, the dashboard and instrument panel and the steering wheel with LEDs, as well as the F1 type gear shifts.
The 458 Italia represents the perfect synthesis of technological innovation, style, creativity and passion, all qualities that are a byword for Italy in the world. The owner of this two seater berlinetta, powered by the multi award winning V8 engine, wanted to make it unique by paying tribute to one of the happiest and most productive eras in the history of the Scuderia.
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