 This was another General Motors car which company officiate indicated could be in production soon. It was powered by a V-12 engine developing 43O horsepower. The upper surface of the car-from the base of the windshield to the rear passenger area-was a continuous piece of high-impact safety-net glass.
A unique panel of glass below the beltline presented a very innovative design feature. Body-colored louvers in the front and rear created an illusion of no headlights and taillamps. Solitaire featured possibly the longest doors in GM's history. These doors were uniquely engineered, utilizing a two-piece hinge mechanism which reduced outward door swing and simultaneously moved the doors slightly forward.
Easy entrance and egress were possible even in close-quarter situations. When actuating Solitaire's doors, the front Windows automatically expressed down as the memory system moved the steering wheel up and moved unoccupied front seats fall forward-for ease of rear entry.
When the doors were closed, the front seats and electrically powered tilt steering wheei returned to one of three driver-selected memory positions. Its moveable front-wheel skirts served a dual purpose.
During normal driving, the wheel skirts were flash with the fenders to preserve the aerodynamic lines. However, when turning maneuvers were required, the wheel skirts extended out to allow wheel movement. Solitaire's absence of outside rear-view mirrors also enhanced the flash exterior design.
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