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ISSUE NUMBER 161 NOVEMBER 2016
THE TOWN CRIER

Back to the Future?
The 1956 Pontiac Club de Mer was a concept car designed by
GM engineer Harley Earl and unveiled at the General Motors
Motorama in 1956 to celebrate GM's commitment to futuristic
design. The car showcased innovative styling, like a sleek, low-
profile body room for a large power plant. The prototype was
non-running and ordered destroyed in 1959. However Marty
Martino, who specializes in concept car recreations brought back
to life as a replica using the chassis and powertrain of a 1959
Pontiac. The recreation is powered by the 1959 Strato Streak

engine mated to the Jetaway Hydro-Matic 4-speed transmission.

The car took three years to build and was sold at a 2009 Barrett-
Jackson auction for $110,000.

For those who couldn’t wait the future vehicle the tricycle (left)
was a big reality check. Somehow it didn’t take off!

RICKY FLOYD Holly’s General
USED CARS & TRUCKS
Store
8214 HWY 24 816 E FairPlay Blvd
Townville, SC Fair Play
864 287-0701
Open 8AM—until
(will buy, sale or trade for anything)
972-3511

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