Harley Earl, GM's first vice president of design and arguably the most influential designer in automotive history, died 44 years ago today -- on April 10, 1969. Earl invented the concept car as a way of gauging public opinion with the 1938 Buick Y-Job, which he used as his daily driver. Among his more notable achievements are the development of clay modeling techniques, two-tone paint schemes, tail fins, and the Chevrolet Corvette. For more on Earl's legacy, enjoy the video below:
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