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1982 Ford Probe IV Concept by Ghia
Probe IV was, in fact, the third example of the Probe series. Probe II never appeared, and Probe III was a concept created for Ford Europe that saw some of its features incorporated into the Merkur XR4Ti. Probe IV advanced the state of aerodynamic art at Ford to a new level, going to great lengths to make its surfaces as smooth as possible and present the minimum frontal area. A low ride height minimized undercar airflow, and the Probe IV went so far as to create a speed-sens


1982 Ford Flair Concept
A plastic-bodied targa-roofed coupe based on the Ford EXP. This concept was by ASC and intended for the American market. It was a design...


1982 Ford Econocar Concept
In response to the gasoline shortage of the late 1970s, Ford Motor Company developed this 2-passenger design concept study vehicle. It is...


1982 Ford Brezza by Ghia
The Ghia Brezza concept is a shining example of the talents of Ghia's artisans and the practicality with which they and Ghia's designers...


1982 Ford AFV Concept
Debuting at the 1982 Detroit Auto Show and continuing its tour in Chicago, the Ford Alternative Fuel Vehicle was a highly aerodynamic...


1981-1982 Dodge PPG Pace Car
Extensive aerodynamic engineering went into this concept, and they topped it off with gullwing doors. This car was used as a pace car for...


1982 Citroën BX by Bertone
Angular shaping remained a strong design theme in the Citroën BX which was manufactured from 1982 until 1993. It was designed by Marcello...


1982 Chrysler Stealth Concept
The Stealth front-wheel drive concept car was a sneak peek at Chrysler’s long talked about sports car planned for late 1983, early 1984....


1981-1984 Citroën ECO 2000 Project Prototypes
The ECO 2000 Project Prototypes (SA 103, SA 117, SA 109, SL 10) were used to research fuel economy from 1981 to 1984. The Citroën ECO...


1982 Volkswagen Series II Polo Squareback
Just one month after the Polo 1 ended, the Polo 2 was released to the public. It featured a new design that combined the hatchback with a...


1982 Lynx Eventer XJS Shooting Brake
With a reported conversion cost new of more than £55,000, the Lynx Eventer was an unapologetically expensive proposition new. Each car...


1982 Lancia Gamma Olgiata by Pininfarina
Perhaps the most unique Gamma of all was the Olgiata station wagon, shown in Paris in 1982. This was an elegant three-door station wagon...
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