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Photo Gallery: General Motors Concept Vehicles

A photo essay of General Motors Concept Vehicles

By David P. Castro

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The 1956 Firebird II concept car was one of the industry’s first vehicle concepts that explored automated driving. The concept had an electronic brain that connected to a future highway called the Safety Autoway, which was equipped with metallic conductor embedded in the roadway. The conductor would allow the car to drive in automated mode.

Take a moment and enjoy our picture gallery of General Motors concept vehicles.
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“The aircraft-inspired fast-back-shape of the GM-X gives it a directional look accentuated by an extended hood flowing to pointed nose. The vehicle was inspired by aircraft and it two-passenger cockpit has a jet aircraft atmosphere which promises an exciting driving experience.” SOURCE: World’s Fair Concept Car Press Release
“The three-wheeled Runabout will appeal especially to women because it was designed for shopping and other daily errands. Men also find the Runabouta handy vehicle, well suited for commuting but also containing adequate load space for golf clubs and other recreational equipment.” SOURCE: World’s Fair Concept Car Press Release (1964 GM Runabout/Shopper concept vehicle, XP-792)
1958- Harley Earl with GM Firebirds I-II-III. (Courtesy of Chevrolet)
1956 Firebird II
The 1956 Firebird II concept car (Courtesy of Chevrolet)
1956 Firebird II
The 1956 Firebird II concept car (Courtesy of Chevrolet)
1951 General Motors LeSabre Concept Vehicle (Courtesy of Chevrolet)
David P. Castro
David P. Castro
The Santa Rosa, California native is an experienced automotive and motorsports writer with a passion for American muscle cars. He is a credentialed automotive, NASCAR, and IndyCar reporter that graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno. A devoted F1 and NASCAR fan, he currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, son, Siberian Husky, Mini Cooper, and 1977 Chevrolet C10.

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