Is there really a single classic luxury car that is more effortlessly cool than the Cadillac Coupe de Ville? Whether its quality leather interior was used for comfort during a drive-in flick or simply as a way to show off when cruising on Main Street, this piece of machinery was definitely a trendsetter. The original Cadillac to wear the name “Coupe de Ville” will finally make a public appearance for the first time in 64 years.

This year marks the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 10, 2013. This automotive event that is said to be among the top in the world will be drawing in nearly 300 rare vehicles from collections around the world — including this historic re-debut of the Coupe de Ville.

Charlie Wilson was the CEO of General Motors from 1946 through 1953 and when he left to become Secretary of Defense for President Eisenhower, the corporation chose to honor his long service to the company by giving the extraordinary gift of the original Cadillac prototype Coupe de Ville by Fleetwood. With only four different prototypes built, this was the rarest of General Motors Transportation Unlimited Exhibition show cars.