... war automobiles, "Detroit made them larger, more powerful, and more colorful. At the center of this redesign was a man from General Motors" - Harley Earl. The Styling Redesign Much of this mid-century styling redesign can be attributed to ... initial vision and the positive reception to Earl's Cadillac that began the automotive culture movement. After the 1948 Cadillac's enormous success, Earl increased the fin size and other designers and divisions of General Motors followed suit: the Oldsmobile in ... of fantasy bullets and bombs, breasts, portholes and jets, spears and wings. "Assembl...

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