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
ONLY FULLY ALUMINIUM-BODIED ASTON MARTIN V12 ZAGATO IN EXISTENCE GOES ON SALE AT BELL SPORT & CLASSIC
Thursday 11th June 2020: Bell Sport & Classic is delighted to offer for sale an incredibly rare, limited run Aston Martin: a one-of-one fully aluminium-bodied V12 Zagato. Originally unveiled at the 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the DB4GT Zagato, the V12 Zagato went on to win the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes’ before going into a limited production run of just 64 cars. All V12 Zagatos are special, but the model at Bell Sport & Classic is unique. Not only is it one-of-two pre-production versions, built to tour the world as show cars for prospective clients at exclusive events, but while all other cars in the limited run feature a hand-crafted aluminium and carbon skin, this car’s body is made solely from the lightweight metal. Owned by Aston Martin itself up until 2016, this right-hand-drive example was due to go to Zagato to form part of the design house’s own collection. However, a very special Aston Mart