The Dream Car That Defined GM’s Design | Cadillac XP-74 Cyclone

Discover the Story of the Cadillac XP-74 Cyclone – A Dream Car Ahead of Its Time!

The Cadillac XP-74 Cyclone was not just a concept car – it was a vision of the future. Designed by the legendary Harley Earl in the late 1950s, this futuristic vehicle showcased jet-inspired styling, radar-based crash prevention systems, and a bubble canopy that made it look like a spacecraft on wheels.

In this video, we take you through the incredible history of the Cyclone, a car that captured the imagination of future GM design chief Ed Welburn as a child. From its sleek body to its cutting-edge ideas, the Cyclone represented the golden era of GM's Motorama dream cars.

🔹 Designed by: Harley Earl
🔹 Final touches by: Bill Mitchell
🔹 Inspiration: Aircraft, Futurism, Innovation
🔹 First shown: 1959 GM Motorama

Watch till the end to see how this one-of-a-kind concept influenced generations of automotive designers and why it remains one of the most iconic dream cars in GM’s history.

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