The concept cars of the 1950s and 1960s reflected immense innovation, largely inspired by the Space Race and aviation industries. Designers incorporated features like exaggerated tailfins to emulate rockets and sleek, aerodynamic bodies, sometimes topped with panoramic glass canopies. Automakers explored unique technology, including powerful V-8 engines and cutting-edge gas turbine propulsion systems. Notable examples include the 1951 GM LeSabre and the iconic 1954 Lincoln Futura. Concepts like the 1954 Ford La Tosca, which was a remote-controlled 3/8-scale model, showcased new styling ideas such as unusual canted fins and jet-tube backup lights, often influencing future production models.