1955 Cadillac die Valkyrie concept car designed by Brooks Stevens Body by Spohn

Description

Rarest of concept cars, the 1955 Cadillac concept car by Brooks Stevens. One off car (one of two known to exist). The die Valkyrie was a big hit when it toured the European show circuit in 1955/1956 for one year. It also toured the United States starting in 1955 when it received the “Excellence of Design and Engineering” award at the Madison Square Garden Auto Show (see attached picture of the award).

The Valkyrie, body by Spohn of Germany also is considered one of the most famous executions by Spohn Bodyworks. The die Valkyrie, a Brooks Stevens design also wears his signature black-and-white color combination.

The 1955 Cadillac die Valkyrie has the following features:

1.It is believed to be the only concept car to have a U.S. Patent for the design (see photo). The dramatic front grille is said to have been Brook Steven’s way of "putting it in the face" of the Europeans, because of the American’s great pride that the US Auto manufacturers felt about their V8 engine.

2.The die Valkyrie is fully road worthy and has a clear Illinois title.

3.Car was built on brand new 1954 Cadillac full size chassis supplied by General Motors.

4.The longest hood on any prototype car – almost 8 feet long.

5.The car is almost 22 feet long.

6.Exotic front bumper especially designed by Brook Stevens to emphasize the American V-8 power and determination.

7.Doors designed extra wide add easy entrance and egress to rear seat.

8.Removable hardtop.

9.Power windows with double vents.

10.Plush seats and interior.

11.Plexiglas finned front fender ornaments that act as turn signal indicators and actually light up when turn signal is being used.

12.Plexiglas headlight cross pieces to add extra concentration to headlight focus and also to blank out concentrated light for oncoming drivers. Allegedly reduces glare by 50 percent.

The car has not been restored but was repainted once by Brooks Stevens and has the original interior. It is a wonderful collector car for any serious American car collection, European collection but especially a German car collection.

The Cadillac die Valkyrie has been featured at Amelia Island, Milwaukee Art Museum (see brochure) and other significant car shows and events.

The Cadillac die Valkyrie has excellent provenance from new as it was documented in press pictures during its showing at the Paris Auto Show and award from Madison Square Gardens. It was purchased by Brooks Stevens after the shows and driven by his wife for a few years and then remained in his private museum in Milwaukee, WI until it was purchased by the current owner circa 1997.

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