I often wondered what seventies era cars would have looked like if the fuel shortage of 73 never happened. These designs courtesy of Dean's Garage http://www.deansgarage.com gives us a good idea. The neo-classic elements that were clearly on display in the entire 71 GM big car line up would have blossomed into a new golden age of "classic" motoring.
The first photo is of a Toronado, I have also seen Cadillac mock ups with these separate blade fenders and side pipes. The second even features a version of the Toro XS rear window but is clearly an Eldorado. In fact both designs have elements that found there way into the 75-78 Eldos.
Some at GM were not true believers in Mitchell's glorious vision of the future and dubbed the Toro prototype the Four-Fendered Farkle....
Mitchell apparently wanted to build one of these for his retirement, GM brass declined, so you can see why the company is such as mess today. Zombie Bill Mitchell only you can save us now!
Love the futuristic computer font of the Advanced Design sign in the top right hand corner of the Eldo photo, shades of SPACE 1999.
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