Nothing quite says "1950s' excess" like huge tail fins. Well, except maybe for acres of bright, shiny jukebox chrome. And exaggerated bumper bullets. No comparable trick has been used in automotive ...
The 1949 Cadillac is generally acknowledged as one of the first appearances of the tail fin on a car—introduced by General Motors styling chief Harley Earl. The Lincoln Capri was introduced in 1952 ...
FREDERICKSON -- The Boeing Co. marked the completion Wednesday of the first of what it hopes will be thousands of composite tail fins for its hot-selling 787 Dreamliner. The 33-foot-long tail fin is ...
On February 3, 1948, 71 years ago today, Cadillac is said to have produced its very first car featuring the tail fin. It would be the most controversial automotive styling note of all time. Inspired ...