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The Car's the Star

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Continuingthe series on cars that have gained icon status.
The '59 Cadillac. Biggerwas always better in 50s America, especially when it came to cars. The massive '59
Cadillac was General Motors' ultimate land-based rocket ship and the symbol for that decade of style decadence. With its42-inch fins and impressive dimensions, the '59 Cadillac oozed wealth, self-confidence and unchallenged power. Quentin Willson travels to Los Angeles to chart the life of the caronce described as "Jayne Mansfield in metal".
Producer Richard Pearson ; Series producer
JonBentley Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Willson
Unknown:
Jayne Mansfield
Producer:
Richard Pearson
Source: Radio Times

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