See if this revs up your engine…

In 1939, General Motors unveiled one of the most unusual cars in manufacturing history.

Named the Pontiac Ghost Car, the first completely transparent car made in America, ended up amazing everyone by allowing everything in the car to be seen.

The car was built in partnership with Rohm and Hass, the company that invented Plexiglass. The material replaced the sheet metal from which a car’s body is usually made, offering a clear view of the car’s inner workings.

To add to its striking appearance, the metallic structure featured a copper wash, the hardware was chrome-plated, and the tires were white instead of the usual black. The Ghost Car’s total cost was estimated at $25,000 at the time.

Featured at the 1939’s New York world’s fair, the press release read:

“A transparent motorcar, the first ever constructed in the united states, is the most striking of the Fisher Body Division exhibits at the GM highways and horizons building at the New York world’s fair. Created to show the rigid interior bracing and other features complete with windows that can be raised and lowered, doors that can be opened and closed. The only material lacking being the insulation normally applied to the inner surface working with a new material, a synthetic crystal-clear plastic.”

The 1939 Ghost Car was loaned to the Smithsonian during World War 2 and was auctioned for $308,000 in 2011.

At Money & Clarity, we love the idea of transparency. We realize that not everyone is a good fit for what we do, and we’re honest about letting them know. We will also be upfront and transparent with our clients regarding their goals and the potential upsides and downsides of your options.

Give us a call at 513-563-PLAN (7526) or book online schedule your free portfolio analysis today. We won’t “ghost” you. Instead, make sure all the parts are running smoothly.

Regards,
Nikki Earley, CFP®