Changes: '51 Le Sabre Concept

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The '51 Le Sabre Concept is based upon the real Le Sabre concept car, designed by Harley J. Earl and built by GM in 1951. It was featured in car shows around the world and sports the "jet airplane" look that was so prevalent in the 1950's. The car was powered by a 215 c.i. V-8 engine (≈ 3.5 L) with a Buick Dynaflow automatic transmission. The original car employed two carburetors - one which ran on premium gasoline when driving normally and another which used methanol when the accelerator pedal was stomped. This Hot Wheels faithfully recreates the silvery finish of the original, which the designer himself used as a daily driver. Still being shown in a General Motors museum, after 60 years, it still catches the eye.

Versions

The '51 Le Sabre Concept has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
18/39	2010	HW Garage (Larry's Garage)	Metalflake Light Blue w/ Chrome sides	None	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Pearl Light Blue	RRLW5	R3770	Malaysia
18/39	2010	HW Garage (Larry's Garage)	Metalflake Gold	Chrome trim, Gold tampo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Pearl Gold	Chrome & Gold RRLW5	R3770	Malaysia	Base Code(s): C14
18/39	2010	HW Garage (Larry's Garage)	Metalflake Black	Chrome trim, Dark Grey tampo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Grey	Chrome & Grey RRLW5	R3770	Malaysia
-	2010	HW Garage 30 Car Set	Pearl White	Chrome trim	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Pearl White	RRLW5	R1788	Malaysia
-	2012	HW Boulevard	Matte Lavender w/ Chrome sides	Orange & Olive flames on sides, hood & trunk	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Pearl White	White Wall RRWSP	W4612	Malaysia
-	2013	Cool Classics 17/30	Spectrafrost Aqua w/ Chrome sides	White stripes on sides & across top	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Grey	RSW	Y9440	Thailand	Base code(s): F32 Named '51 Buick LeSabre Concept