1960s

Space-age dreams and radical Italian design studios pushed the boundaries of imagination.

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

1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype

1969 Dogo SS-2000 Prototype The Dogo SS-2000 was an Argentine prototype built in 1969 by racing driver and mechanic Clemar Bucci. At a time when wedge-shaped concept cars were exploding across Europe, Bucci created Argentina’s own low, sharp, futuristic coupe from his workshop in Munro, Buenos Aires. The car was presented in 1970 at the Exposición del Confort Humano, or Human Comfort Exhibition. It was designed and built in just five months with help from Bucci’s brother, Rol

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

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

1969 General Motors XP-511 Commuter Car

The General Motors XP-511 Commuter Car, unveiled in 1969, was one of the most distinctive and unconventional prototypes from GM’s late-1960s experimentation with urban mobility. Also known as the ES-511, the concept was designed by Larry Shinoda—best known for his work on iconic performance cars like the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. With the XP-511, Shinoda turned his attention to something entirely different: creating a compact, efficient city car that could deliver genuine

1969 General Motors XP-512G

The General Motors XP-512G, unveiled in 1969, was part of an ambitious series of experimental commuter cars that showcased GM’s forward-thinking approach to efficient urban mobility. The “G” designation identified it as the gasoline-powered variant in the lineup, standing alongside other 512-series concepts that explored electric and hybrid technologies. As an open-top two-seater roadster, the XP-512G represented a blend of lightweight engineering, minimalist design, and prac

1969 General Motors XP-512H

The General Motors XP-512H, introduced in 1969, was a remarkable glimpse into the automotive future—one that few could have imagined at the time. As part of a series of four experimental commuter car concepts, the 512H represented GM’s early exploration into hybrid-electric propulsion, decades before such technology became mainstream. The “H” in its name stood for “hybrid,” and the project demonstrated the company’s interest in developing smaller, more efficient vehicles suit