Review of progress in automotive body styling of past 22 yr and predictions of future trends; present preoccupation with size and mass will be outgrown and interest will concentrate upon better use of space and materials, practical applications of aerodynamics, increased use of glass and glass-like materials in upper body areas, etc; expected change in suspension, chassis layout, and body types. (See also SAE -- Paper n 12R for meeting Jan 12-16 1959 13 p)
Retrospection 1936 -- Prophecy 1980
SAE -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 67 , n 1 ; p 56-57
1959
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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