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

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

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

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

1960 Ford “Spaceliner” Custom Concept Headed to Auction at Larry’s Legacy 2025 Lot R10 // Saturday, September 20th // No Reserve One of...

The 1960 Ford Fairlane “The Spaceliner” is a striking one-off custom concept, crafted by two of the most influential names in custom car...

The Vespa Alpha, built in 1967, is one of the most extraordinary and imaginative scooters ever created. It achieved cult status thanks to...

The 1960s were the golden era of concept cars, where designers pushed the limits of style, technology, and imagination. From wedge shapes...

The 1965 Chrysler Valiant AP6 Wayfarer was the first Valiant-based coupe utility, or "ute", built by Chrysler Australia. Even though it...

The Ford Mustang Cougar Fastback Proposal from February 1963 was an early design concept developed before the final Mustang design was...

The Kaiser-Willys Jeep Wide-Trac Concept was a prototype multi-purpose truck developed in 1960 as part of a collaboration between...

The Mazda 700 Prototype, shown at the 8th Tokyo Motor Show in 1961, marked one of Mazda’s first steps into passenger car development. It...