Back in the early 1950s, Detroit was turning out an array of ridiculous cars, as its designers seemed more concerned with excess than with handling or style. In fact, you’d need to wear sunglasses to view all of that shiny and excessive chrome with the thought of the day apparently being the higher the tail fins at the back of the car, the better. Still, GM was planning something radical and was about to sell its Corvette, only for an independent designer to steal some of its thunder. This is the story of the Kaiser Darrin sports car, which was as beautiful to look at as it was groundbreaking.
Â
