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)


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    Title :

    Retrospection 1936 -- Prophecy 1980


    Additional title:

    SAE -- J


    Contributors:

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    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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