1media/Pontiac_03_thumb.jpg2020-07-27T12:09:50-07:00Anne-Marie Maxwell326ac6eff123bb3f77fb517c66299be8b435b479375141plain2020-07-27T12:09:50-07:00Pontiac, 1956Pontiac "Club de Mer" Anne-Marie Maxwell326ac6eff123bb3f77fb517c66299be8b435b479
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1media/1956_Pontiac_Club_de_Mer_with_large_dorsal_fin-thumb.jpgmedia/Pontiac_03.jpg2020-07-27T12:29:35-07:001956 Pontiac Club de Mer with large dorsal fin4plain2020-08-22T17:35:48-07:00A striking feature of the Club de Mer was the large dorsal-like fin rising up from the rear deck of the car. Pontiac described its use as follows: “The fin not only adds fleetness to the car’s appearance but also functions as a stabilizing influence during operation.” However, perhaps intentionally, it bore a striking resemblance to a shark fin knifing through the water. Over the years, many auto manufacturers have added design touches that give their cars a muscular, even menacing appeal.
