What really makes a car design is its proportion. If you look at the Dusenbergs, Auburns, or even a Rolls Royce, what they do is exaggerate the dimensions. That really defines that period. On this model, the main thing is to look at the shape from the top down. Trying to capture the flare on the rear end is probably the most important thing on my model.
Students work diligently to mold their models before the vehicles are fiberglassed.
Other retro-appointments reveal some of the influences that cars from the 1930s are having on Lee's design. The tail lamps in the back hint at the rounder shapes on older cars and subtle exhaust pipes are noticeable on the front quarter panels. Lee already has his sales pitch to the folks at Cadillac. This car would give Cadillac a way to capture back that glamorous, youthful image. Creating a vehicle that appeals to the movie stars will translate down throughout the brand, helping people associate that high-end vehicle with other products.