1959 saw a host of new models introduced to the market, including this very car. This car, called "the banker's hot rod", had "delta fins" on the rear, a styling element unique to the model.

The 1960 Buick Invicta, the next year's model, was also popular among heroin smugglers due to its many hidden compartments, according to the 1969 book 'The French Connection'.

Asked by Dan Henry · Last updated 5 years ago · 230.3K views