This is a photograph of period expression and symmetry.
It is also a rather exquisite expression of the design revolution under the management of Bill Mitchell.
It can not be understated the dramatic change of direction as the torch passed from Harley Earl to Mitchell.
The 1958 GM models were distinguished by the rotund, or more kindly Rubenesque, volumes and proportions, all part of Harley Earl's sculpted shapes designs, highlighted by an excess of chrome.
Mitchell stripped this excess, in both regards, lowered body lines, while greatly increasing greenhouse glass roof lines.
In this photograph of a 1960 Buick LeSabre we see the industrial commitment by GM to produce these innovative elements.
Front and center here is the rear ridge roofline. This design eliminated the B pillar for the uninterrupted sweep of this jet age roof line.
It also required molding one of the truly amazing pieces of rear window glass.
One cannot understate either the innovation of this design, or the commitment by GM to mold these pieces of glass on the industrial scale required by the successful sales of this four door sedan.
Also in evidence here is the impressive graphic design detail of the interior's upholstery.
All framed by the truly sensational chrome molding, surrounding and defining that rear window. Also note the perspective lines echoing the angle of the C pillar within the wraparound glass area.
All of these dynamic style elements are brought together in this photograph by the very human intimacy expressed by the triangle of light spotlighting the period road map, in its original clear vinyl slip case.
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