1936, Roadmaster Sets Another Trend
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The first Buick Roadmaster, designed by Harley Earl and his team, was another milestone in styling with its curves and smooth integration of roof, glass, and chrome. The Roadmaster became known to a new generation when a 1949 model was featured in the 1988 film Rain Man.
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