The GM cars displayed included many that were displayed in Flint as well, such as:
- A GM-owned 1905 Buick Model C, one of some 780 total that were built in 1905 and 1906. This particular car was first sold by Charles S. "Rough Rider Charley" Howard, who would become the world's largest car distributor. Howard received his nickname during the Spanish-American War when he charged up San Juan Hill in Cuba with Teddy Roosevelt. He became Buick's first distributor on the West Coast, with a dealership in Hollywood. Howard achieved fame in another venue as owner of the famous racehorse, Seabiscuit.
This 1905 Buick Model C was on display during the recent Buick Centennial celebration in Flint. It was first sold by Hollywood, Calif. car dealer Charles S. Howard, who was also the owner of the famous 1930s racehorse, Seabiscuit. (Photo: Joe Cabadas, Canadian Auto Press) - The 1938 Buick Y-Job, which is widely known as the auto industry's first concept car. The Y-Job was made as a team effort under GM Vice President of Design Harley Earl. "In contrast to the running boards and formal, upright shapes of the classic coachbuilders, the Y-Job's fenders flowed seamlessly into the doors. Its' streamlined shape emphasized strong horizontal styling elements, and integrated bumpers complemented the expansive bodywork," according to GM.
One of the dream cars of the 1950s, General Motors brought out its 1951 Buick LeSabre concept car for the recent Buick Centennial celebration in Flint, Mich. With a supercharged 335-hp V-8 engine under the hood, the LeSabre was named after the F-86 Sabre jet fighter that fought in the Korean War. (Photo: Joe Cabadas, Canadian Auto Press) - The 1951 Buick LeSabre and XP-300 aluminum-bodied concept cars were again designs created under Earl. Both cars had supercharged 335-hp V8 engines that burned methanol/gasoline fuel, push-button seats and windows (including convertible rear windows) and power jacks that were operated from the driver's seat. The LeSabre had styling cues taken from the F86 Sabre jet fighter, while the XP-300 looked like a sports car.
