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See 1955 LaSalle in motion for the first time

See 1955 LaSalle found in junkyard in motion for the first time. Plus watch video of Joe Bortz and his dream/concept cars at the Geneva Concours d’Elegance.

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Enjoy a video of Harley Earl's GM Motorama concept/dream car, the 1955 LaSalle Roadster. This video shows the history of the "Great Warhoop's Junkyard Find" in 1988 and its full restoration, plus the first time seen in motion.

Click on video above or on this link to see 1955 LaSalle in motion.

Want more concept cars? Here's your chance to see the Bortz Auto Collection display of four GM Motorama concept/dream cars Geneva Concours d'Elegance 2013.

Click on video above or on this link to see the GM Motorama concept/dream cars.

Related story:Check out news about the recent sale of Warhoop's Salvage Yard.

Bortzconcept carsconcoursGeneral MotorsgenevaJoe BortzLaSallewarhoop
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