18 August 2008 66 views No Comment

Along with the 20+ liter class, the Lancias, Lamborghinis and Ferrari California Spiders, GM’s Motorama cars were among the featured groups at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year. For those of a certain age, the Motorama cars were some of the wildest dream cars ever created. GM created a traveling road show of concepts that went from town to town. These vehicles were styled by some of the greatest names in the design biz and have had a lasting impact on many that followed. The cars themselves explored design themes that stretched the imagination and incorporated some of the latest, greatest technology of the day. Some were used for a year or two to show people the possibilities, and then were discarded like yesterday’s newspaper. Others were outright destroyed because they were never designed to be drivable. Thanks to at least one dedicated fan, their remains were salvaged and the cars rebuilt when possible. To help celebrate GM’s 100th anniversary, Pebble gathered them together to show them off once again. Many look spectacular but a couple still need some TLC.