Ugly or odd vehicle, Brooks Stevens was commisioned to design this car in 1955. The Gaylord Gladiator

Notice the headlights (airplane lights?) are bigger than the model's head by a lot

It looks like a cross between Exner's Mercer Cobra http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/12/mercer-cobra-may-be-ugly-enough-to.html and the late 50's vettes.

For the source of these color photos http://www.gyronautx1.com/1/post/2012/12/from-the-camera-of-alex-tremulis-the-1955-paris-motor-show.html the 1955 Paris Motor show