The Space Age Hits the Road: Visionary Car Designs in America

1954 Willys Aero Ace

The 1954 Willys Aero Ace four-door sedan produced only modest design enhancements over the previous year, reflecting the company’s focus on offering consumers a simple automobile with good fuel economy. Under the hood, a new 6-cylinder engine dubbed the “Super Hurricane” provided vastly improved performance for the lightweight car. While designing the Aero models, Willys took cues from other manufacturers, incorporating luxurious interior fabrics and colors and building taillights that reflected the forward-looking sensibilities of the period.

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