GM Motorama

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GM Motorama was General Motors’ traveling auto show of the 1950s that showcased futuristic concept cars and new production models to the public.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf automobile show
traveling exhibition
activeYearsEnd 1961
activeYearsStart 1949
country United States of America
surface form: United States
decadeOfPeakActivity 1950s
estimatedAttendance millions of visitors over its run
exhibitedBrand Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
GM Truck and Coach
GMC
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
featuredVehicleType concept car
experimental vehicle
production car
format traveling road show
genre auto show
inception 1949
includedElement fashion shows
live entertainment
music and dance shows
influenced automotive show design
public perception of future automobiles
keyFigure Harley Earl
locationType indoor exhibition
marketingStrategy brand image building
mass public exhibition
mediaCoverage extensive national press coverage
notableCity Chicago, Illinois, United States
surface form: Chicago

Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
San Francisco
notableExhibit Buick Wildcat concept cars
Cadillac Eldorado Brougham show car
Chevrolet Corvette
surface form: Chevrolet Corvette concept

GM Firebird gas-turbine concepts
Pontiac Bonneville
surface form: Pontiac Bonneville Special concept
organizer General Motors
presentedBy General Motors Styling Section
purpose promote new production models
public relations for General Motors
showcase concept cars
sponsor General Motors divisions
theme advanced technology
futuristic automotive design
typicalVenues convention centers
large hotels

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Chevrolet Corvette introducedAt GM Motorama