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
Sealy, TX (Feb. 18, 2020)—The Team from Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) brought serious power and luxury to the NADA Show in Las Vegas this weekend when they unveiled their latest colossal creation, the Hennessey GOLIATH 700 GMC Sierra Denali. While 420 hp may be merely capable in stock form with the venerable 6.2 liter V8, HPE thoroughly ups the ante with a 2.9 liter supercharger at six lbs of boost for a total of 700 hp. Further enhancements include upgraded camshaft, upgraded pushrods, professional installation and dyno tuning. Rounding out the HPE GOLIATH 700’s purpose-built prominence is HPE’s Stage-1 Off-Road package, complete with six-inch lift, custom 20” HPE wheels, 35” tires, custom HPE bumper with LED lighting and much more. “The demand for upgrading luxury pickups is at an all-time high,” said company founder and Chief Horsepower Evangelist, John Hennessey. “A serious truck should have serious power and the GOLIATH 700 delivers on this mantra. We’re o