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[SIZE=+1][SIZE=+1]Birth of the Tail Fin, the 1948 Cadillac.
Inspired by the tail fins of the twin boom P-38 Lightning.
That fighter plane inspired other GM designers to borrow styling cues for other GM divisions.
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Engine air scoops showed up in the headlight design of the 49 Olds, too!

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