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First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

 
  • BuickTexan_Sideview_1959CAS
    Based on the 1959 Buick Invicta four-door station wagon, the 'Texan' show car featured a sliding metal panel over the front passenger seating. Under the hood was a 325 horsepower 401 CID V-8 engine mated to Triple Turbine fully automatic transmission. The Texan featured a tailgate window that raised and lowered by a switch on the instrument panel and a key-activated switch on the tailgate.
  • BuickTexan_1959CAS
    Based on the 1959 Buick Invicta four-door station wagon, the 'Texan' show car featured a sliding metal panel over the front passenger seating. Under the hood was a 325 horsepower 401 CID V-8 engine mated to Triple Turbine fully automatic transmission. The Texan featured a tailgate window that raised and lowered by a switch on the instrument panel and a key-activated switch on the tailgate.
  • BuickTexan_Rearview_1959CAS
    Based on the 1959 Buick Invicta four-door station wagon, the 'Texan' show car featured a sliding metal panel over the front passenger seating. Under the hood was a 325 horsepower 401 CID V-8 engine mated to Triple Turbine fully automatic transmission. The Texan featured a tailgate window that raised and lowered by a switch on the instrument panel and a key-activated switch on the tailgate.