(I would like to note that The Cars were a heavy favorite of mine even as a youngish kid getting into rock music mostly because they knew how to write a hook. It's called a "hook" for a reason.)
The famous cover of the girl draped across the hood of a car was done by Alberto Vargas, the well-known pin-up girl artist, whose work appeared all over (he's one of those guys that you don't know but you've seen more of his work than anyone) including Playboy and Esquire.
Vargas was 83 years old at the time of the release of the album and the Peruvian was allegedly a fan of the band and agreed to come out of retirement to do the album cover.
One of Vargas' paintings sold for more than $71,000 at auction, so Candy-O is sort of like fine modern art than a dumb record.
On a more carnal note, nothing represented pure sexual urge than that girl in black high heels and that flat belly. Nothing.
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