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2026 Bertone Runabout
The 2026 Bertone Runabout represents a precise revival of one of the most influential concept cars of the late 1960s, reinterpreted for a modern audience with updated engineering and materials. First previewed in both Barchetta and Targa body styles, the new Runabout will enter limited production in mid-2026, with just 25 units planned. Positioned as a lightweight, mid-engine supercar, it combines classic Italian design language with a supercharged V6 producing approximately
2026 GT Electric ‘Zeal 01’ by Totem Automobili
The 2026 Totem GT Electric Zeal 01 represents a focused return to electrification for Totem Automobili, combining classic Italian design with modern EV performance. Commissioned by a private collector in California, this one-off build is based on the iconic Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT, reengineered with a fully electric drivetrain producing approximately 590 horsepower. The result is a high-performance restomod that maintains the proportions and character of the original whil
2026 Freelander Concept 97
The 2026 Freelander Concept 97 marks a strategic reset for the Freelander nameplate, reintroducing it as a modern electrified SUV developed through the joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery. Unveiled as a concept with strong production intent, the model takes direct inspiration from the original Freelander’s 1997 debut while adapting its identity for today’s Chinese market. Notably, the vehicle carries no Land Rover badging, instead positioning Freelander as a sta
2026 Lynk & Co 'Time to Shine' GT Concept
The 2026 Lynk & Co Time to Shine GT Concept marks a clear shift in direction for the Chinese brand, introducing its first dedicated grand touring concept at the Beijing Auto Show. Designed as a low-slung 2+2 electric coupe, the concept combines aggressive proportions with advanced technology, signaling Lynk & Co’s intent to expand beyond its current lineup of crossovers and sedans. With a rear-wheel-drive electric setup capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in just 2 secon
2026 Hyundai Boulder Concept
The Rugged SUV That Shows Where Hyundai Is Going Next Hyundai has built plenty of practical SUVs, but the Boulder Concept is something different. Revealed at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, the Boulder is a tough, body-on-frame SUV concept that shows Hyundai is preparing to enter a space it has mostly avoided until now: serious off-road trucks and utility vehicles. This is not another soft crossover with a rugged trim package. It is a preview of Hyundai’s first ful
2026 Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Concept
The Electric Coachbuilt Convertible Built for the Few Rolls-Royce has never been a brand built around mass appeal, but Project Nightingale takes that idea even further. This is not just another electric luxury car, and it is not simply a convertible version of an existing model. It is the first car in Rolls-Royce’s new Coachbuild Collection, a limited series of highly exclusive motor cars created for clients who want something more personal, more theatrical, and far rarer tha
2026 Smart Concept #2
Smart has spent the last few years trying to grow beyond the tiny city cars that made the brand famous, but the Concept #2 suggests the company understands where its identity really came from. Unveiled as a small two-seat electric concept, the Smart #2 previews a production model that will serve as a direct successor to the third-generation Smart Fortwo, which went out of production two years ago. For a brand now jointly run by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, this is more than just
A 180-Piece Slice of Renault History Goes Public in the December 2025 Flins Sale
Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
2025 Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo Concept
The Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo Concept represents the Italian automaker’s next step in its motorsport evolution. Revealed in 2025, this prototype previews a new generation of race cars set to debut on track in 2027. Designed with both performance and accessibility in mind, the Temerario is being promoted as an “ideal entry point for those eager to experience the world of GT competition.” It continues Lamborghini’s commitment to nurturing new racing talent while pushin
2025 Ringbrothers Aston Martin DBS “Octavia” (1971)
The Ringbrothers Aston Martin DBS “Octavia” is a one-off restomod that reimagines a 1971 British grand tourer as a futuristic Bond car....
2025 Chevrolet Corvette SoCal Concept
The Corvette SoCal Concept is the second in a trio of radical Corvette design studies, this one crafted by GM’s Advanced Design studio in...
2025 AC GT SuperSport Prototype
America’s Exclusive 1,025hp Cobra Reimagining AC Cars America has unveiled the GT SuperSport Prototype, a brutal and beautiful evolution...
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1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype: Argentina’s Forgotten Gullwing Supercar
1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype The 1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype is one of the rarest and most overlooked concept sports cars ever built in South America. Created by Argentine racing driver and engineer Clemar Bucci, the Dogo combined gullwing doors, lightweight fiberglass construction, Porsche engineering influence, and late-1960s supercar styling into a one-off prototype that looked decades ahead of Argentina’s automotive industry. And unlike many forgotten concept cars of the e
15 of the Craziest Headlight Designs in Automotive History
Headlights are usually treated as simple, practical parts of a car. They help you see. They help other drivers see you. That is supposed to be the whole job. But throughout automotive history, designers have used headlights for much more than visibility. Some were hidden inside fenders. Some turned with the steering wheel. Some popped up, rotated sideways, sat under glass, opened like eyelids, or looked more like sci-fi movie props than actual car parts. This list looks at 15
Meet The World’s First Minivan: 1932 Stout Scarab Prototype
Meet The World’s First Minivan 1932 Stout Scarab Prototype Meet The World’s First Minivan: 1932 Stout Scarab Prototype When people think about the first minivan, they usually picture the Plymouth Voyager or the Renault Espace from the 1980s. But the basic formula for the modern minivan already existed more than fifty years earlier. It was called the Stout Scarab. Designed by William Bushnell Stout and completed in 1932, the Scarab prototype completely rethought how cars were
The Amphibious Idea That Isuzu Capsized: 1991 Isuzu Nagisa Concept
The Amphibious Idea That Isuzu Capsized 1991 Isuzu Nagisa Concept By the early 1990s, Japanese automakers were building some of the strangest concept cars the industry had ever seen. Then Isuzu revealed the Nagisa. Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Isuzu Nagisa Concept attempted to combine a road car and a boat into a single vehicle. It wasn’t simply styled to look aquatic—it was fully amphibious, designed to operate both on land and in water. And somehow, Isuzu treated t
The Student-Built Alfa That Deserved More: 2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept
The Student-Built Alfa That Deserved More 2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept When most people think about modern mid-engine Alfa Romeo sports cars, they think of the Alfa Romeo 4C. But years before the 4C entered production, Alfa Romeo had already explored a lighter, more analog, and arguably more ambitious idea: the Diva Concept. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Diva was developed in collaboration with the Espera Sbarro School. Unlike many student-built concept ca
The Prototype That Saved Aston Martin: 1939 Aston Martin Atom
The Prototype That Saved Aston Martin 1939 Aston Martin Atom In 1939, Aston Martin was struggling to survive. The company was small, financially unstable, and entering one of the worst possible moments to be building sports cars. Europe was on the edge of war, production was slowing, and Aston Martin still lacked a clear technical identity compared to larger manufacturers. Then came the Atom. Designed by engineer Claude Hill, the Aston Martin Atom wasn’t just another pre-war
A 180-Piece Slice of Renault History Goes Public in the December 2025 Flins Sale
Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
Complete List of Ford Mustang Concepts, One-offs, & Prototypes
From wild mid-engine experiments and Italian coachbuilt one-offs to aviation-themed charity cars and record-chasing EVs, the Ford Mustang has spent six decades living a double life: one you see in showrooms, and one that exists in design studios, wind tunnels, and race shops around the world. This article is a complete tour of that hidden history—a chronological guide to Mustang concepts, prototypes, and specials that never made it to mass production but helped shape the cars
Top 10 Concept Cars of the 1990s
The 1990s were a golden age of automotive imagination — the perfect blend of analog purity and digital experimentation. Car companies...
Top 10 Concept Cars of the 1980s
The 1980s were a bold time in automotive history — a decade known for wild styling, experimental engineering, and a level of ambition not...
Top 10 Concept Cars of the 1970s
The 1970s were a time of change and innovation in the automotive industry, with manufacturers pushing the boundaries of design and...
Top 10 Concept Cars of the 1960s
The 1960s were the golden era of concept cars, where designers pushed the limits of style, technology, and imagination. From wedge shapes...
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FOR SALE: 2001 Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept
Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, the Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept was one of the strangest SUV concepts of the early 2000s. Built around a fly-fishing theme, the concept transformed the familiar Ford Explorer into something far more stylized and experimental. Ford filled the Sportsman with oddly specific outdoors-focused details. The interior used woven leather upholstery alongside custom Bloodwood trim across the dashboard, steering wheel, floor sla
Lost 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept Car by Ghia Resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace
A rare 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept by Ghia has unexpectedly surfaced on Facebook Marketplace, and for car history fans, this is a huge moment. The listing doesn’t show an asking price, but it’s believed this car is one of only two Probe IV concepts ever built. The other example is permanently displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum. When Ford Designed the Future on Purpose The Probe series began in 1979, when Ford Motor Company partnered with Ghia to explore extreme aerody
Facebook Marketplace Find: Custom 1971 Pontiac Boat Car
This 1971 Pontiac “Boat Car” Is as Wild as Facebook Marketplace Gets Every once in a while, Facebook Marketplace delivers something you cannot scroll past. This is one of those listings. Located in North Bend, Ohio , this 1971 Pontiac custom-built boat car blends pure muscle-era Pontiac hardware with unmistakable nautical styling. It’s weird, it’s real, and yes—it’s actually for sale. The Basics Price: $6,000 Location: North Bend, OH Listed: 3 weeks ago Mileage: 60,000
A 180-Piece Slice of Renault History Goes Public in the December 2025 Flins Sale
Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
FOR AUCTION: 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Gr. N
The 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Gr. N remains one of the most authentic surviving Group N rally cars of its era. Presented today exactly as it crossed the finish line at the 22nd Ivory Coast–Bandama Rally on 1 November 1990, this R5 captures a rare moment in motorsport history. Driven by Alain Oreille and co-driver Michel Roissard, the car won Group N and secured an impressive second place overall—a remarkable result in one of the world’s toughest endurance rallies. Its survival
FOR AUCTION: 1950 Studebaker Ice Princess XF58 (Built in 1987, Designed by Richard Fletcher)
The Ice Princess XF58 isn’t a car Studebaker ever made—it’s a fantasy brought to life by custom builder Richard Fletcher in 1987....
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2006 Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept Truck
The 2006 Ford F-250 Super Chief was a heavy-duty pickup concept inspired by America’s old Super Chief passenger trains. It debuted in 2006 as a huge luxury truck with locomotive-style surfacing, a massive grille, rear-hinged rear doors, and a cabin built more like a private railcar than a work truck. The powertrain was the headline. Ford fitted the concept with a supercharged 6.8-liter V10 using a Tri-Flex fuel system, meaning it could run on gasoline, E85 ethanol, or hydroge
2006 Ford 4-Trac Concept Truck
The 2006 Ford 4-Trac was a rugged pickup concept unveiled at the Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. It was not a Detroit show fantasy. Ford chose Thailand because the country was one of the world’s most important pickup markets outside the U.S. and a regional production hub for Ford one-ton trucks. The 4-Trac was a four-door crew-cab pickup with a rescue-truck theme. It had glossy red paint, rugged aluminum panels, a large vertical front end, Ford’s three-bar grill
2006 Fiat Skill Fioravanti Concept
The 2006 Fioravanti Skill was a two-seat concept based on the Fiat Grande Punto. It debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show as a small coupe-convertible that could transform into a spider with a pickup-style rear cargo area. Its main trick was the roof. Fioravanti developed a patented retractable rigid-roof system that lets the Skill switch between closed coupe and open spider form. The rear section then worked more like a small utility bed than a normal trunk. That made the Sk
2006 Fiat Ducato Truckster Concept
The 2006 Fiat Ducato Truckster was built to make a commercial van impossible to ignore. It debuted at the 2006 Madrid Motor Show alongside the new-generation Fiat Ducato, which shared its basic family with the Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Jumper. Fiat used the Truckster as a showpiece to prove that a van platform could be stretched far beyond normal delivery-vehicle expectations. The Truckster was huge: 6.48 meters long, 2.55 meters high, and 2.49 meters wide. Fiat’s Style Centr
2006 Dodge Rampage Concept Minivan-Pickup
The 2006 Dodge Rampage Concept was a full-size pickup idea aimed at people who needed truck utility but did not want a traditional truck. It debuted at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show with a cab-forward shape, a short hood, a large cabin, and a 5-foot bed behind it. The oddest detail was the layout. Instead of the usual rear-wheel-drive truck setup, the Rampage used front-wheel drive. That sounds strange for a HEMI-powered pickup, but it helped Dodge package the cabin, bed, and fo
2006 Colani SuperTruck
The 2006 Colani SuperTruck was Luigi Colani’s most extreme answer to a basic trucking problem: air resistance. Instead of treating the tractor and trailer as separate boxes, Colani tried to merge them into one continuous aerodynamic shape. The result looked less like a normal semi-truck and more like a road-going aircraft. Colani had been working on streamlined trucks since the late 1970s, and the SuperTruck followed that same logic. His earlier Spitzer-Silo project was based
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2006 BMW CLEVER Research Vehicle
The 2006 BMW CLEVER Research Vehicle (Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transport) was a highly focused engineering study by BMW, developed to explore ultra-efficient mobility for dense urban environments. Rather than serving as a design concept, CLEVER was a fully functional research prototype created in collaboration with the University of Bath and supported by UK government funding. Its purpose was to test how far fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and packaging ef
1967 Vespa Alpha (Dick Smart, Agent 2.007)
The Vespa Alpha, built in 1967, is one of the most extraordinary and imaginative scooters ever created. It achieved cult status thanks to...
2005 Peugeot 20Cup Concept
The 2005 Peugeot 20Cup Concept was a bold and imaginative experiment that blurred the lines between a car and a motorcycle. Built as a...
2025 Kawasaki CORLEO Concept
The Kawasaki CORLEO Concept, introduced in 2025, is a four-legged robotic prototype designed to be ridden like a horse but controlled...
2016 BMW Titan Concept
The BMW Titan Concept, designed by Turkish industrial designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem, is an ambitious motorcycle prototype envisioned to...
1955 NSU Baumm II
The NSU Baumm II is a notable motorcycle designed by Gustav Adolf Baumm, a German graphic artist and motorcycle racer. His innovative...
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2006 Ford Reflex Concept
The 2006 Ford Reflex Concept was built to prove that a small car did not have to look cheap, soft, or boring. Shown at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, it was Ford’s answer to the idea that compact cars were becoming more important in America, but still needed attitude, technology, and a clear identity. The Reflex used a diesel-electric hybrid layout aimed at high fuel economy. Ford claimed up to 65 mpg, or roughly 3.6 L/100 km. The system combined a small diesel engine driving th
2006 Ford Mustang by ItalDesign
The 2006 Ford Mustang by ItalDesign was a one-off concept based on the fifth-generation Mustang GT. It was designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro after he saw the new Mustang and wanted to reinterpret it through an Italian coachbuilding lens. The project was approved by Ford, built by ItalDesign-Giugiaro in Turin, and revealed at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The concept did not try to erase the Mustang’s identity. It kept the long hood, rear-drive stance, fastback attitude, and agg
2006 Ford iosis X Concept
The 2006 Ford iosis X was a Ford of Europe concept shown at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. It took the “kinetic design” language from the earlier iosis sedan concept and applied it to a crossover body. Ford was clear that it was not a direct production prototype, but it was meant to prepare buyers for a future European niche model. That future model became easy to recognize later: the Ford Kuga. The iosis X had the same broad idea Ford would use in its early European crossovers:
2006 Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept Truck
The 2006 Ford F-250 Super Chief was a heavy-duty pickup concept inspired by America’s old Super Chief passenger trains. It debuted in 2006 as a huge luxury truck with locomotive-style surfacing, a massive grille, rear-hinged rear doors, and a cabin built more like a private railcar than a work truck. The powertrain was the headline. Ford fitted the concept with a supercharged 6.8-liter V10 using a Tri-Flex fuel system, meaning it could run on gasoline, E85 ethanol, or hydroge
2006 Ford 4-Trac Concept Truck
The 2006 Ford 4-Trac was a rugged pickup concept unveiled at the Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. It was not a Detroit show fantasy. Ford chose Thailand because the country was one of the world’s most important pickup markets outside the U.S. and a regional production hub for Ford one-ton trucks. The 4-Trac was a four-door crew-cab pickup with a rescue-truck theme. It had glossy red paint, rugged aluminum panels, a large vertical front end, Ford’s three-bar grill
1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype: Argentina’s Forgotten Gullwing Supercar
1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype The 1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype is one of the rarest and most overlooked concept sports cars ever built in South America. Created by Argentine racing driver and engineer Clemar Bucci, the Dogo combined gullwing doors, lightweight fiberglass construction, Porsche engineering influence, and late-1960s supercar styling into a one-off prototype that looked decades ahead of Argentina’s automotive industry. And unlike many forgotten concept cars of the e
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