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Ferrari’s First Four-Wheel-Drive Supercar: 1987 Ferrari 408 4RM
For decades, Ferrari built its reputation on one simple idea: power should go to the rear wheels. So when the company quietly developed an all-wheel-drive prototype in the late 1980s, it marked one of the biggest engineering departures in Ferrari's history. It was called the 408 4RM. Built in 1987 under the direction of legendary Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri, the 408 4RM wasn't created for an auto show or planned for production. Instead, it served as a rolling laboratory,


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....


Custom 1950 Studebaker Ice Princess XF58 (Built in 1987, Designed by Richard Fletcher)
The Studebaker Ice Princess XF58 is a one-off custom car built in 1987 by designer Richard Fletcher. His goal was to create a fantasy concept vehicle as if Studebaker had designed a show car for the Motorama era of the 1950s. What resulted was a 20-foot-long, six-wheeled dream machine that blends actual Studebaker styling with exaggerated features pulled from mid-century automotive futurism. At its core, the XF58 is based on a 1950 Studebaker Champion, retaining the recogniza


1987 Mazda RX-7 California Roadster
The 1987 Mazda RX-7 California Roadster was a custom creation by Racing Beat, a well-known racing team that also used rotary-engined...


1987-1992 Lamborghini P140 Prototypes
The Lamborghini P140 represents a pivotal moment in the history of the Italian automaker, symbolizing the brand’s attempt to develop an...


1987 Porsche by Luigi Colani
The 1987 Porsche project by Luigi Colani represented a significant exploration of aerodynamic refinement within the iconic Porsche 959...


Garage Italia's 2024 Reimagining of Fiat's Iconic Panda
Garage Italia transforms the Fiat Grande Panda with renderings like the 2024 Fiat Grande Panda Sisley, Italia '90, Gianni Agnelli, and Fores


The History of Mitsubishi's Six HSR Concepts (1987-1997)
The Mitsubishi HSR (Highly Sophisticated-transport Research) wasn't just a singular concept car; it was a futuristic journey spanning six...


1986-1987 NAMI Ohta Concept
The NAMI Ohta, created during 1986-87 at the Leningrad Laboratory of Advanced Prototyping of Light Vehicles by NAMI (Central Automobile...


1985-1988 AZLK - 2144 Istra
AZLK Moskvich-2144 "Istra", 1985-88. A concept car mock-up was built after the call of the USSR government to create promising models in...


1987 Bill Carter G-WHIZ
Besides building Topcat, it turns out there is still another car that is no less unique than Bill Carter ever constructed in 1987:...


1987 Motorola-Chevy Corvette EV Prototype
Chevrolet confirmed it would sooner or later release an electric variant of the Corvette. The battery-powered sports car won't be the...
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