# Vintage Transparent Cars The 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' is Throwback Terrific By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1939-pontiac-deluxe-six References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/08/1939-pontiac-deluxe-six-ghost-car/) & [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/01/1939-pontiac-ghost-car-commands-308-000-at-auction/) Taking one look at the 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' is like entering a portal into a time long since past, filled with the classic styling of mid-20th century automotive design mixed with an avant-garde exterior. The 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' was developed at one of the most tumultuous times for automakers. In 1939, with World War II was on the precipice of exploding, the Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' made its debut at the 1939 World Fair, becoming the first entirely transparent car in the United States. The incredible, [see-through aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-instruments-phantom) that gives it the major design thrust necessary to create an iconic vehicle equal parts spectacle as it is retro. The 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' was recently sold at the [RM Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbx-cars) in Michigan, where it garnered a winning bid of $308,000. Looking through our gallery, it's easy to see why. The 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' represents the design style of a bygone era with elements so original and avant-garde for the time, that they do not look out of place today. It's a veritable 'must have' for any [old-school car collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-chevrolet). $308,000 well spent, if you ask me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Automotive Design:** Companies can create new luxury car lines with a vintage aesthetic, evoking nostalgia for mid-20th century auto design. - **Transparent Materials:** Manufacturers can experiment with transparent materials in new and innovative ways, not only in vehicle design, but also in architecture and product design. - **Retrofuturism:** Designers can blend retro and futuristic aesthetics to create unique and eye-catching products, appealing to consumers who want something nostalgic yet novel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automotive:** New lines of vintage-inspired luxury cars can be created and marketed towards collectors and enthusiasts. - **Material Science & Engineering:** Research can be conducted on new transparent materials, expanding their potential applications beyond traditional uses such as windows and lenses. - **Product Design:** Other industries such as fashion and furniture can incorporate transparent materials and vintage aesthetics into their designs to create unique products with broad appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Semi-Transparent Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1-transparent-edition.md) - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Custom-Built 1970s Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-plymouth-cuda.md)