Is It a Rocket?

 General Motors wanted to give us a glimpse of the future with the 1959 Cadillac Cyclone. It is 197'' long and stands 44'' tall on a 104'' chassis. It's all steel car powered by a 325HP (horse power) engine fitted with a low-profile carburetor, a cross-flow aluminum radiator and two fans. This Cyclone was first shown on February 21,1959, at Daytona Beach Race Track in Florida. This Cadillac had various malfunctions because it was never finished, due to the retirement of Harley Earl, but it did have many futuristic qualities.
An aircraft-inspired design explored futuristic technology. An early version of a crash avoidance system was it's sensing technology, which provided the driver with information on the object ahead. It included the distance to the object and stopping distance, both measured in feet. The console also had a sensor that could detect rain,which automatically put up the one-piece bubble top. The Cyclone came equipped with automatic climate control and featured a front-mounted engine with rear mounted transmission and transaxle. There was a two-speed rear axle to allow a choice of six speeds through the standard three-speed Hydra-Matic. The brakes were power-assisted through the reserve tank of the air-suspension unit, and  the muffler and exhaust outlets were placed ahead of the front wheel openings.In addition, the car system was available to the outside world through speakers located behind grilles in the front fenders, for use when canopy raised. Although there were so many things, it was necessary for the car to be remodeled because it was never finished.
This automobile was remodeled a couple of times. The first was in February, after its initial public showing. Then, the second was in 1960. They changed the color from its original pearlescent white to a silver. The fins were lowered so that they would coincide with the front fenders. They also added dished wheels. They must of made it work. This vehicle looked like an air-craft on wheels, which wasn't finished until they remodeled it. The Cyclone was not very popular ,but this car is still owned by GM and is shown regularly at grand auto shows.