Modern Marvels: Concept Cars [DVD] (2002) - Take a spin in some of the most outrageous and ambitious cars ever made

History Channel Where the Past Comes Alive Modern Marvels: Concept Cars Some are uninhibited flights of the designer's fancy, unconstrained by any of the restrictions inherit in building an actual, functioning vehicle. Others are just a step or two away from production, ways of preparing the public for what is to come or testing the potential of new ideas before they hit the road. Since the earliest days of automobile shows, Concept Cars have been the stars. From the fantastic visions in metal created by the legendary Harley Earle to the crowd-stopping sensations of the latest shows, Modern Marvels explores the history of these extraordinary vehicles. Head out on the road with the legendary "Motorama" and meet with Harvey Ledesma,the Supervisor of General Motors' Show and Display Division. Get an up close look at one-of-a-kind classics preserved at the Petersen Automotive Museum, and take a spin in some of the most outrageous and ambitious cars ever made. Whether testing out new engineering principles or simply striving to astound audiences, Concept Cars play an important part in sustaining America's love affair with the automobile. Approximately 50 Minutes Total Copyright 2002

Modern Marvels: Concept Cars Color. Approx. 50 mins 2002 A&E Network