1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt

Last year's $3.2 million Oldsmobile F-88 sale has collectors scouring barns and museums for '50s dream cars

The business of building "show" or "concept" cars was in its infancy in 1940, with the notion of showcasing future styling and innovations. The idea dated back to Harley Earl and his 1938 Buick Y-Job, which was ...