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 1984 Ford Maya was a concept car designed and built by Italdesign for Ford, introduced at the 1984 Turin Motor Show. Developed to...

The 1980s were a bold time in automotive history — a decade known for wild styling, experimental engineering, and a level of ambition not...

The 1970s were a time of change and innovation in the automotive industry, with manufacturers pushing the boundaries of design and...

The 2005 Ferrari GG50 by ItalDesign was a deeply personal project for Giorgetto Giugiaro, marking his 50th anniversary in automotive...

In 1967, Carroll Shelby and De Tomaso discussed the possibility of replacing the iconic Shelby Cobra with a new car designed and built in...

The 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre, is a prestigious sports...

The Alfa Romeo 2000 Sprint, introduced in 1960, is a striking example of Italian automotive design, particularly the work of the young...

The 1999 Bugatti EB 18/3 Chiron, designed by ItalDesign Giugiaro, was an exotic mid-engined supercar concept that debuted at the Detroit...

The 2001 Volkswagen W12 Nardo Concept, developed in collaboration with Italdesign, represents the culmination of the W12 concept's...

The 1998 ItalDesign Structura was a futuristic MPV concept that showcased cutting-edge automotive engineering and design philosophies....

The 2000 ItalDesign Touareg, inspired by the vast Libyan desert, emerged as a distinctive vehicle tailored for the exploration of...