Glorious concept cars as well as production cars make it to the spotlight at manufacturer displays at auto shows every year, but there has never been anything quite like the Pontiac Deluxe Six Plexiglas “Ghost Car” at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. Front and center at The Highways and Horizons exhibit, the entire vehicle body was crafted from transparent plexiglass for onlookers to see virtually every aspect of the car including the engine bay, suspension, chassis, and door panels, as well as other mechanicals. It gave the public a never-before-seen view of the inner workings of a car, and it cost a whopping $25,000 at the time. It was revolutionary back then, but maybe putting a woman in the trunk today wouldn’t go over so well.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
