Gaylord Gladiator (1955): A Gran Turismo In The American Manner
The first Gaylord concept car bowed in 1955 as a modern sports car with classic touches. It was styled by industrial designer Brooks Stevens.
Extremely deep side sculpting on the 1955 Gaylord concept car allowed for fully exposed front wheels.
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator - Paris Motor Show (October, 1955)
Gaylord Gladiator - Paris Motor Show (October, 1955)
Gaylord Gladiator - Paris Motor Show (October, 1955)
Gaylord Grand Prix (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Grand Prix (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Grand Prix (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Grand Prix (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Grand Prix (1955) - Hood Ornament by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Hood Ornament by Brooks Stevens
Stevens also designed the Gaylord's sword emblem: later look the theme for his Excaliburs.
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Sketch by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Interior (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Interior (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Interior (1955) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Speedster (1956) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Speedster (1956) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator (1956) - Front-End Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Formal Town Car (1956) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
Gaylord Gladiator Phaeton (1956) - Design Proposal by Brooks Stevens
The second of two Gaylord concept cars, this 1957 prototype, wore every trendy styling element of the day, including tailfins and quad headlamps.
Though it was better-looking overall, the rear end of the 1957 Gaylord concept was fairly similar to that of the original 1955 concept.
1957 Gaylord prototype - A retractable hardtop, shown here on the 1957 concept, was one of the Gaylord concept cars' most striking features.
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Special Interest Autos, February 1981
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Formal Town Car 3/8 Scale Model (1955)
Gaylord Gladiator Formal Town Car 3/8 Scale Model (1955)
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