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1990s
Bio-organic curves, carbon fiber dreams, and the dawn of computational design.


1989-1993 Jiotto Caspita by Dome
Jotto Caspita, even if largely unknown, is probably the most famous Japanese supercar. It was conceived by Jiotto Design inc. of Japan, a...


World's Largest Shooting Brake Archive (Part 3 of 3)
The auto industry doesn't have a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what constitutes a "shooting brake" and a station wagon, 2+2, coupe, hatchback, sports wagon, etc. So, this article was inspired by hopes of clearing up the confusion and informing enthusiasts about the history and evolution of these automotive body styles, which began as horse-drawn vehicles. The Shooting Brake Archive Part 1 1890 French Hunting Br


1993 Cizeta V16T
By the 1980s, former Lamborghini test driver and development engineer Claudio Zampolli had relocated to Los Angeles and established a...


Three Ford Concept Cars That Have Sold on BaT Auctions
In the past few years, three Ford concept cars have sold on the BaT Auctions site.


1990 Dodge Viper RT/10 Concept Car
Completed in April of 1990, the Dodge Viper RT/10 Concept was the second Viper concept produced. It was the first Viper to have a V10,...


1987 Toyota AXV-II Concept
The AXV-II (Y-2 designed by Studio 'Argo') went into production as the Toyota Sera (Y-3) in March 1990. The AXV-II was a concept vehicle...


1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech
Featured: 2.3L Quad 4 engine, this car held the world speed record for "the flying mile" with an average speed of 267.399mph. After...


1987 Nissan Saurus Concept
At the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled a sporty concept reminiscent of the Lotus Seven. It was an open cockpit design with bulging...


1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster Photo Courtesy of Bonhams Source: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/340/ 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ...


1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail
1997 Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Photo Courtesy of Bonhams Source: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20322/lot/459/ THE...


1989-1990 Peugeot Agades by Heuliez
The bright blue Agades, based on Peugeot mechanics, was a four-wheel-drive passenger car/van intended for urban use. The 1900cc...


1993 Ford F-Series Hydro Concept
Ford came back to the beach/surf theme once again with the Hydro Concept from 1993. Based on the F-150 Stepside, it did away with both...
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