Tim and Kyle discuss automotive design from the era of the horseless carriage to the era of tail fins. This episode covers key design trends and history in the decades from 1900 to 1959. From the early days when carriage builders made the switch to car bodies, automotive design evolved from a side concern subordinate to engineering into a key factor in all model launches. All of this occurred amid changing technology, culture, and the centrality of automobiles in American life. While we go on a few tech-related tangents, this remains a deep dive into the first half-century of automotive styling.