Buick Lido
Among the lesser known Buick show cars of the 1950’s was a car known as the “Buick Lido”, featuring a custom-built body by Pininfarina. It features an automatic roof that raises when the door is opened to facilitate entry and exit to the passenger compartment.
Vehicle Overview
In 1947, International Motors of Los Angeles asked PininFarina to design some special car bodies for General Motors models of coupes and convertibles for Hollywood stars and magnates. The car body maker was visiting the United States periodically. During one of his visits for study and updating, he was received by President Ike Eisenhower, who talked with Pinin for much longer than the usual visit would permit. In the mid-50’s General Motors President Harlow H. Curtice sent his congratulations to PininFarina on his model of a Buick Lido. The roof of this custom made model rose automatically as the door was opened to facilitate entry into the interior.
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