Concept Car Of The Day: 1953 Cadillac Le Mans - AllCarIndex
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In 1953, Cadillac introduced the Cadillac Le Mans as a concept car at the Motorama. This two-passenger sports car was named after the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France, where Cadillac had competed in 1950. The Le Mans showcased Cadillac's first wrap-around windshield and featured a low-profile design with a fiberglass body.
Powered by a 250 hp version of Cadillac's 331 CI V-8 engine, the Le Mans marked a significant power output not seen in production Cadillacs until 1955. With an overall length of 196 inches, this stylish dream car set the tone for future Cadillac designs in the 1950s.
Although four units were built for the show circuit, the Cadillac Le Mans never made it into production. It would be nearly five decades before Cadillac developed a vehicle with a similar design concept, the Cadillac XLR.
One of the four Le Mans cars was unfortunately destroyed in a fire, but the other three still exist today. One of them is currently part of the Cadillac Historical Collection, preserving the legacy of this iconic concept car from the 1950s.
