Special Collections at the Henry Madden Library

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

This famous "glass" car, which was displayed in the General Motors building at the Golden Gate International Exposition, is the only model of its kind in the world. It is a full-size Pontiac 4-door se

Shot of the Transparent Car on display in the General Motors Building

The Transparent Car is on display in the General Motors Building. It is a full-size Pontiac Sedan with Body by Fisher. The outer panels are made of Plexiglas, a new transparent plastic. Through the tr