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The '''Buick Y-Job''' is considered by many to be the first [[Concept Cars|concept car]] and was built by Buick under the direction of [[Harley Earl]] in 1938. Unlike later concept cars, the Y-Job was fully operational and Earl frequently drove it around Detroit. After the car had finished its duties on the [[auto show]] circuit and as Earl's driver, it was stored away in a warehouse and then placed in the [[Sloan Museum]] in Flint, Michigan. Many years later it was placed in the [[Henry Ford Museum]] in Dearborn, Michigan. Finally, in 1993, it was brought back to the [[GM Design Center]] in Warren, Michigan and has remained there since.  
The Buick Y-Job is considered by many to be the first [[Concept Cars|concept car]] and was built by Buick under the direction of [[Harley Earl]] in 1938. Unlike later concept cars, the Y-Job was fully operational and Earl frequently drove it around Detroit. After the car had finished its duties on the auto show circuit and as Earl's driver, it was stored away in a warehouse and then placed in the Sloan Museum in Flint, Michigan. Many years later it was placed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Finally, in 1993, it was brought back to the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan and has remained there since.  


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.


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Image:Buick YJob Profile.jpg|Profile
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Image:Buick YJob Rear.jpg|Rear
Image:Buick YJob Rear.jpg|Rear
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==Worldwide==
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==See Also==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2853/Buick_Y-Job/default.aspx Conceptcarz Buick Y-Job page]
* [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2853/Buick_Y-Job/default.aspx Conceptcarz Buick Y-Job page]


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Latest revision as of 06:34, 20 July 2007

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Buick Y-Job
Buick
Year 1938
Production One-off Concept car
Class Fullsize Convertible
Body Style 2-Door Converitble
Length 208.4 inches (5,293mm)
Width 74.4 inches (1,890mm)
Height 58.1 inches (1,476mm)
Wheelbase 125.7 inches (3,193mm)
Weight
Transmission
Engine 5.2 liter (5245cc) I-8
Power 141 hp (105.1 kW)
Similar
Designers Harley Earl

The Buick Y-Job is considered by many to be the first concept car and was built by Buick under the direction of Harley Earl in 1938. Unlike later concept cars, the Y-Job was fully operational and Earl frequently drove it around Detroit. After the car had finished its duties on the auto show circuit and as Earl's driver, it was stored away in a warehouse and then placed in the Sloan Museum in Flint, Michigan. Many years later it was placed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Finally, in 1993, it was brought back to the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan and has remained there since.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Buick_Y-Job Review.

Photos

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.


Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

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