BUICK LE SABRE 1951 ( in memory of Julie ) by 3DClassics123456
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Description
Clearly showing aircraft influence in styling and engineering, the Buick LeSabre was constructed of aluminum and lightweight cast magnesium.
Billed as a rolling engineering laboratory, the LeSabre had 12-volt electrics (most cars then were 6-volts), a torque converter automatic transmission with an oil cooler, fuel injection, a strong, chrome-molydenum frame, built-in hydraulic jacks, a rain-activated folding top, a jet-like air intake and prominent tail fins. Ik is believed the LeSabre cost between $500,000 - $1,000,000, the equivalent of ten times that today. The LeSabre served as an icon for GM's cars for the remainder of the decade.
Designed by Harley J. Earl's studio with styling cues from jet fighter planes and used by him for years as an everyday driver, the LeSabre offered a preview of the aircraft styling that followed in the 1950s.
The 1951 LeSabre contained such technological features as a dual gasoline and alcohol fuel system and a moisture sensor which would raise the convertible top if it began raining when the owner was away from the car.
The most difficult 3D model I have made since I began modeling, i.e. 20 years!
SPECIAL DEDICATION FOR JULIE...Mike ( Maxidyne ) will understand.
Comments (16)
London224
Boy would you look at those fins..and that one eye up front..great model as always Alain.
velijn
What a wonderful work of art and an exquisite tribute to Harley Earl's studio, from another great artist ;-)
Cyve
Superbe création et fantastique job... C'est vrai qu'à cette époque l'imagination des designers américain était sans limite... Bref...j'adore !!!
ontar1
Wow, beautiful model!
Maxidyne
Thank you so much for this wonderful dedication my dear friend. Julie would have loved this model, I would often take her to Classic and American car shows and she always loved the design of 1950's cars and would have been thrilled to see one of these futuristic 'Dream Cars'.
A beautiful model my friend, you have my deepest gratitude for your thoughts and kindness.
Dreamdesigner
What can I say my friend? :-) You are an outstanding modeler and person!you right this one is really difficult design to make a 3D model!Also this one is one of my serious favorite dreamcars !I wanted to thank you for modeling this Alain,take care bro :-)
herhey2000
Beautiful.
Richardphotos
back when the designers were very extravagant. superb modeling
steelrazer
A beautiful and visionary design executed wonderfully. Terrific work!
Kratoonz
Stunning
gaius
Si je me laissais aller, le dirais "pu*** la classe !" mais loin de moi ces langages vulgaires (encore que !)...et je dirais que je ne sais pas quoi dire pour exprimer mon admiration qui est grande, tu peux le croire.
Domi48
Très réussi comme toujours, Alain, mais je trouve cette bagnole spécialement moche (l'avant me fait pense à une taupe...)!
jpiat
J'efface mon commentaire précédent pour pouvoir reposter... Je la trouve spécialement géniale cette voiture. Les formes sont improbables, outrancières, entre l'avion, la voiture et l'ovni... J'imagine déjà cherry la conduisant... ou d'ouvrir la portière pour en sortir... Bravo Alain...
bobbystahr
WOW...says it all. This is a masterpiece of modeling. Any chance it's going to appear in the Marketplace here? It would likely do really well. Thanks for sharing your genius work.
arlivre
Another masterpiece Alain, truly impressive 3D modelling ! !
Joao
Artformz2
Most excellent my friend. Truly a masterpiece of modeling and art. Belle Image.