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1989 Plymouth Voyager III Concept Car
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1989 Plymouth Voyager III Concept Car

1989 Plymouth Voyager III “On a raised platform is the Plymouth Voyager III concept vehicle, created with separating front and back modular units. Three passengers could ride in the smaller car that was powered by a 1.6-liter propane-fuel engine. The 4-wheel rear section was equipped with a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, and when the front and rear units were connected, there was room for 8-adults passengers.” Presented at the Chicago Auto Show. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #plymouth #voyageriii #1989 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: www.chicagoautoshow.com Video Source: https://youtu.be/HUzLJkVsVJs
1987 Plymouth Voyager Concept Car
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1987 Plymouth Voyager Concept Car

1987 Plymouth Voyager Concept “The Plymouth Grand Voyager concept mini-wagon features easy-to-reach controls and a moon roof windshield.” Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #plymouth #voyager #1987 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: www.chicagoautoshow.com Video Source: https://youtu.be/ZKVWUf0-8bQ
1985 Cadillac Cimarron Concept Car
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1985 Cadillac Cimarron Concept Car

1985 Cadillac Cimarron “There’s not much good to be said of the production Cadillac Cimarron. Meant to be smaller and sportier than the rest of the land yacht line-up to compete against European sedans, it was built on GM’s FWD J-Platform (same as the Chevy Cavalier.) It was despised by the typical Cadillac buyer so much that the Cimarron was not even included in most of Cadillac’s line-up sales brochures until near the end of its lifespan when it was finally given a 130 HP V6 engine instead of the 88 HP Inline 4. By then it was too late and the Cadillac name had been tarnished. The Cimarron nameplate was done. Cadillac didn’t attempt another smaller, sporty sedan in the US for another decade when it released the Catera. This concept was built on the J-platform, making it FWD and powered by a multi-port fuel-injected 2.8L V6. That’s about where the similarities to a production Cimarron ended. That 2.8 sat under a one-piece clamshell hood. The body was completely custom, featuring a second cowl and windshield between the front and rear passenger compartments, a design tribute to the 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Dual Cowl Phaeton. The suspension used Delco Bilstein struts all around and rolled on custom 2-piece Alcoa wheels wrapped in 255/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle tires. The interior featured two integrated TV’s for the front and rear passengers. There was a car phone with the microphone integrated into the steering wheel, to allow hands-free use while driving.” Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #cadillac #cimarron #1985 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: https://ppgpacecars.com/cadillac-cimarron-dual-cowl-phaeton-concept-1985-ppg-pace-car/ Video Source: https://youtu.be/Wz2z_Fax_K4
1959 Curtiss-Wright Model 2500 Air-Car Concept
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1959 Curtiss-Wright Model 2500 Air-Car Concept

1959 Curtiss-Wright Model 2500 Air-Car Following the end of World War II, the United States military invested a great deal of money in developing new hardware offering tactical advantages on future battlefields. One of the concepts the Army Transportation Research Command evaluated was the 1960 Curtiss-Wright Model 2500 Air Car. This 21-foot-long, 8-foot-wide, 5-foot-tall contraption was everything that Luke Skywalker's land speeder would promise 17 years later—stylish driving without the burden of wheels. Curtiss-Wright was and remains an aerospace and defense supplier with experience in aircraft development. Following the war, the military had a keen interest in improving amphibious landing and transport craft. The Air Car was developed with that need in mind. Since the United States hadn't perfected repulsor lift technology yet, Curtiss-Wright had to go in a different direction, creating what was termed a 'Ground Effects Machine' (GEM), which we now know as a hovercraft. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #curtisswright #aircar #landspeeder #starwars #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: @roadandtrack Video Source: https://youtu.be/gmtBviJf-84
1959 Brook Stevens Scimitar
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1959 Brook Stevens Scimitar

1959 Brook Stevens Scimitar “Famed auto designer Brooks Stevens created three Scimitar models for display at the 1959 Geneva Auto. The other two models were a Hard-Top Convertible and a Town Car Phaeton. All three cars were built on a 1959 Chrysler New Yorker Chassis. The cars received great attention and acclaim. The cars were financed by Olin Aluminum and extensive use of the lightweight metal was used to construct the car. The silver-appearing areas are anodized, brushed aluminum. The car’s name is derived from the Scimitar shape, clearly evident in the upward sweep from the lower front fender to the top of the rear fender. The cars were never produced or offered for sale. This car is on display at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV. Scimitar Town Car Phaeton — Named for the scimitar-like shape of its pride, this is one of three Scimitar vehicles designed by Brooks Stevens for the 1959 Geneva auto show (the others were a station wagon and a two-door with a tractable hardtop). The aluminum bodywork (placed over a 1959 Chrysler New Yorker chassis by Reuter) was commissioned by Olin Aluminum Corp. to show the benefits of its metal. The roof over the passenger compartment could be lowered into the trunk to create a four-door convertible.” Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #scimitar #1959 #brookstevens #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/Ev4ydjbpz5Y
Moller M200G Volantor by Paul Moller
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Moller M200G Volantor by Paul Moller

1980’s Moller M200G “Though the M200G and its variants have been under development since the 1980s, Moller claims it's still working on verification and approval from the appropriate regulatory agencies before production (and hence, sales to the public) can begin. The M200G Volantor is a prototype of a flying saucer-style hovercraft, designed by aeronautics engineer Paul Moller. The vehicle is envisioned as a precursor to the Moller M400 Skycar. The M200G Volantor uses a system of eight computer-controlled fans to hover up to 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. Volantor is a term coined by Moller meaning "a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft." The M200G Neuera is a circular craft with seats in the middle for two passengers and a control panel. The vehicle is 3 feet (0.9 meters) tall and 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter. Eight Wankel rotary engines power eight enclosed fans. The fans allow for vertical take-off and landing and, once the vehicle is aloft, rely upon the ground effect to create a cushion of air that the vehicle sits upon while flying. The eight separate engines exist for redundancy, allowing the craft to continue flying if one engine goes out. If two engines go out, the craft will make a survivable hard landing. The engines can be powered with gasoline, diesel, or ethanol fuels.” Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #mollerm200g #ufo #skycar #moller #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/3MwxVAZuFOs Text Source: Hemmings & Wikipedia
1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
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1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a mid-engined sports car built by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It is one of the world's first supercars; it was the fastest commercially available car for the standing kilometer when introduced. 18 examples were produced between 1967 and 1969. "Stradale" (Italian for "road-going") is a term often used by Italian car manufacturers to indicate a street-legal version of a racing car; indeed, the 33 Stradale was derived from the Tipo 33 sports prototype. Also, it’s got a 2.0 L V8 and a 6-speed manual transmission. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #alfaromeo33stradale #alfaromeo #1968 #v8 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/0JXJr-jtit8
1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept Car
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1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept Car

1959 Cadillac Cyclone The black points on the leading edge of the front fenders hid a radar-based guidance system meant to interact with future “smart roads,” and the concept even boasted an untested proximity warning system that would relay an alert to the driver of oncoming obstacles. Powered by Cadillac’s 390-cu.in., 325-hp V-8, the Cyclone appeared at various car shows after the Daytona 500 and was a part of GM’s popular Motoramas, which operated until 1961. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #cadillaccyclone #motorama #1959 #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️
1972 Michelin Citroen Centipede
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1972 Michelin Citroen Centipede

1972 Michelin Citroen Centipede In 1972, Michelin needed a way of testing its truck tires at high speed but was worried about the danger involved with big-rig blowouts. The answer was this massively modified Citroen DS. Its official name is the Poids Lourd Rapide, which loosely translates as the 'fast truck,' but the French nicknamed it 'milles-pattes' - 'centipede.' Michelin owned Citroen at the time, so they raided the parts bin to create the PLR. Most of the bodywork was stolen from a DS Safari, while the wheels and hubs came from an H van. Naturally, with so many wheels on the ground, a lot of power was needed. This came in the form of two 5.7-liter Chevrolet V8s. One of these engines powered the rear six wheels, while the other powered the mid-mounted truck wheel fitted with a test tire. The front four wheels were responsible for steering. The PLR's top speed was 111mph, which isn't bad considering it weighed an incredible ten tonnes. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #michelincitroen #centipede #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccar #rarecar #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Camper Footage
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1974 Volkswagen Beetle Camper Footage

1974 Volkswagen Beetle Camper Right now, I want to show you this impressive 1974 VW Beetle with a really unique 5th wheel travel trailer camper that can be attached to it. It’s a rare, bizarre, and down-right excellent combination, isn’t it? I just had to share it with you today. And who knows what it can inspire? I can just see something similar being done with one of today’s high-efficiency vehicles (like a Prius). Wouldn’t it be great getting to tow your camper with a 50MPG hybrid? This particular 5th wheel camper has a full bathroom, kitchen, closet space, and it can even sleep up to 4 adults! And the weight is ideally distributed to the vehicle with a 360-degree turning capacity. Absolutely amazing! According to the video, the Beetle was able to get 18-20 MPG while towing it. I wonder how well a Prius would do. Maybe up to 34 MPG? Why doesn’t something like this exist today? Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #volkswagenbeetle #camper #vwcamper #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: TinyHouseTalk Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XL0TysIn0
1963 Bedford RL “Bobbin” Invention
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1963 Bedford RL “Bobbin” Invention

1963 Bedford RL “Bobbin” Bedford RL Military Road Layer of the Royal Engineers from 1963! 'If you haven't got a road, you can always roll your own, says the British Army. This truck lays a flexible track in front of it as it moves along. The truck was demonstrated recently at the Royal Military School of Engineering at Gillingham, England. It can lay 55 yards in 11 seconds.' The truck is a Bedford RL, and many variants of this vehicle were used by the British armed forces during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The visibility out of the front for the driver is obviously not brilliant! Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #bedfordrlbobbin #bedford #rl #bobbin #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: Wikipedia Video Source: Reddit
1991 BMW E1 Concept Car
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1991 BMW E1 Concept Car

1991 BMW E1 A fully functional concept, the 1991 BMW E1 featured an unspecified battery pack that had enough juice for a range of up to 124 miles (200 kilometers). Not too shabby for an EV built a quarter of a century ago, right? The charging port necessary to “refill” the batteries was neatly integrated behind one kidney grille. It wasn’t painfully slow as the E1 had enough electric punch to reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph), which would have been more than enough for city use, even by today’s standards. It’s not like the current i3 is exactly quick either, given its top speed is electronically capped at just 93 mph (150 kph). The E1 wasn’t developed by BMW with production in mind as it was created purely to showcase the company’s progress regarding electric vehicles. Like many projects from BMW Technik, it had a substantially different exterior design than the road-going models of those days. The interior cabin was quite roomy but straightforward for a pint-sized commuter tailored primarily to tackle the urban jungle. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #bmwe1 #bmwconcept #tesla #electric #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video & Text Source: motor1com
1987 Nissan MID4 Type II Concept Car
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1987 Nissan MID4 Type II Concept Car

1987 Nissan MID4 Type II The MID4-II made its debut at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show and featured many revisions to the previous design. The MID4-II sported the twin-turbo intercooled VG30DETT (3.0 L (2,960 cc) V6 twin-turbo), which put out 330 PS (243 kW). The MID4-II was ultimately never produced due to cost. Visit: https://www.story-cars.com #storycars #nissanmid4ii #nissanmid4type2 #nissanmid4 #nissanmid4concept #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carvideo #carvideos ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: Wikipedia Video Source: https://youtu.be/TjqNdhiJkRU
1999 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Concept Car
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1999 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Concept Car

1999 BMW Z9 BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) is a four-seat coupe concept car, carbon-fiber skin over an aluminum space frame. It was introduced in September 1999 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. During the 2000 Paris Auto Show, a convertible variant of the Z9 was debuted. It was designed by Chris Bangle, who was promoted to Director of BMW Group Design. Much of the styling found on the E63 6 series is derived from the Z9. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #bmwz9 #bmwconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send a direct message for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/k7u-ZiWcFFw
1996 Lincoln Sentinel Concept Car
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1996 Lincoln Sentinel Concept Car

1996 Lincoln Sentinel The Sentinel was conceived as a flagship model with a futuristic and edgy design that still harkened back to Lincoln’s heritage by featuring a modernized version of the front grille used by the original Continental. It also had suicide doors like the 1961 Continental and a mighty V12 engine in the same vein as the first-gen Continental. In this application, Lincoln is glued together with a pair of 3.0-liter V6s, as seen in the bonkers 1996 Ford Indigo concept also featured in NFS 2. In the aforementioned mid-engined Indigo – which debuted alongside the Sentinel – the two Taurus-sourced Duratec V6s bolted together produced 435 horsepower (324 kilowatts) at 6,100 rpm and 405 pound-feet (549 Newton-meters) of torque at 5,250 rpm. Still, output numbers were never officially released for the Sentinel. The original version of the Sentinel had a glossy black coat of paint and fully tinted windows to hide the fact it lacked a finished interior. After its Detroit debut, Lincoln did not abandon the concept, bringing the 218-inch-long luxobarge in a finalized form to other shows where it was displayed with blue-gray paint and a Ghia-designed cabin. With its frameless windows, hidden flush door handles, and sleek casings hosting rearview cameras rather than conventional mirrors, the concept had an immaculate side profile and sat on large 20-inch alloy wheels. Three-tier vertical lights at the front and rear gave it a unique look, while the generously sized exhaust tips mounted at the corners of the rear bumper denoted the car was packing quite the punch. What happened to it? Well, as far as we know, O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln dealership located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, wanted to sell it for $80,000 back in April 2009 but failed to find a buyer. Months later, it showed up on eBay for a much lower “buy it now” price of $31,500. The rest is a mystery. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #lincolnsentinel #lincolnconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️
1991 Audi Quattro Spyder Concept Car
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1991 Audi Quattro Spyder Concept Car

1991 Audi Quattro Spyder The Quattro Spyder (QS) debuted at the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show, some 15 years before the R8 would enter production. Like the R8, the QS was mid-engined, all-wheel drive, and aluminum-bodied. Power came from a 2.8-liter V6 with 172bhp. Audi claimed it weighed 1,100kg, so it ought to have been reasonably sprightly, if not massively fast. Why didn’t Audi build it? Because the “envisioned price of 100,000 German marks could not be met”, even though widespread speculation that it would be built (it does look production-ready, doesn’t it?) resulted in Audi dealers taking thousands of advance orders. But it was not to be. Just a month after showing the QS, Audi went full concept and gave us the Avus, with its mid-ship (wooden) W12 and bright-finish body, and the QS was consigned to the history books for good. Visit: http://story-cars.com #storycars #audiquattrospyder #audi #conceptcar #concept ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: https://www.topgear.com/ Video Source: https://youtu.be/k7u-ZiWcFFw
1939 GM Futurliner
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1939 GM Futurliner

1939 GM Futurliner Originally manufactured for the 1939 New York World's Fair, the Futurliners were later featured in GM's Parade of Progress and promotional caravan traveling a 150-stop route across the United States and Canada. The Futurliners and 32 support vehicles were driven by 50 college graduates, who also staffed the exhibitions along the route. Typically arranged at each stop around a large tent and an information kiosk, each Futurliner featured a self-contained stage and a prominent deployable light tower. Each vehicle featured a particular subject. The mobile exhibition covered jet engine technology, agriculture, traffic engineering, stereophonic sound, microwave ovens, television, and other innovations. In 1955 a miniature automobile assembly line display named A Car Is Born was constructed for one Futurliners. A display titled Our American Crossroads was also used in 1955. This display was narrated by Parker Fennelly and featured a detailed animated diorama that transformed to show progress in road and infrastructure improvements from 1902 to 1953. Interrupted by World War II, the vehicles were refurbished by GM, and the Parade of Progress resumed in 1953. The reborn parade was discontinued in 1956 for the last time, displaced by the increasing popularity of network television—one of the very technologies the Futurliners themselves had once promoted. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #streamline #gmfuturliner #gmfutureliner #gmbus #gmbuses #paradeofprogress #newyorkworldfair1939 #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: @scarlett67camaro (IG) Text Source: Wikipedia
1980 Citroën Karin Concept Car
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1980 Citroën Karin Concept Car

1980 Citroën Karin By 1980, the wedge profile had become a bit 1970s. To generate more foot traffic to its stand at that year’s Paris Motor Show, Citroën gave the go-ahead for a striking trapezoidal concept car: the Karin. Trevor Fiore, Citroën’s design chief during this period, was a curious chap. Born in England as Trevor Frost, he soon took on his mother’s name to add a bit of Italian credibility to his work. Perhaps it worked because he became Robert Opron’s successor at Citroën in 1980, but not before penning designs for several carmakers under the flag of his own consultancy in previous decades. Shortly after his arrival, a deadline was looming large for Fiore and his team: the 1980 Paris Motor Show. No new production models were in the pipeline, but he intended to give the French public something to ‘ooh-la-la’ over on the marque’s home turf. The resulting Karin was an instant hit: there might have been a hint of a wedge-profile hangover, but few had seen a truncated pyramid-on-wheels before. Despite the radical profile, Fiore incorporated some marque references – but these were limited to SM-style headlights and a few double chevrons. In truth, though, such a concept could only have been given the green light at Citroën. Inside, the car embraced the revolution of information overload that was to come: a specific button was assigned to every function imaginable, and one information screen was not enough – more monitors would reveal themselves from their flush position in the door cards. But perhaps most interestingly, Fiore specified a central driving position, with a passenger seat on either side for a wife and a mistress. He had obviously been quick to add a bit of French culture to that Anglo-Italian heritage of his. Visit: www.story-cars.com #citroen #citroenkarin #citroën #citroënkarin #citroenconcept #citroënconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: @autocitroem
1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept Car
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept Car

1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo The 512S Modulo originally debuted at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show with an eye-catching body that looked like a UFO floating above the road. Fairings over the fenders partially obscured the wheels, and there were no doors. Instead, the cockpit glass slid forward in a huge, single piece. Power came from a mid-mounted 5.0-liter V12 with 550 horsepower (410 kilowatts). According to Pininfarina, the Modulo earned 22 international design awards. After the debut in Geneva, the design house also displayed the concept at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and Mexico City in 1971. Visit: http://story-cars.com #storycars #ferrari512 #ferrari512smodulo #genevamotorshow #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: @retroferrari (IG)
1967 Gyro X Prototype
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1967 Gyro X Prototype

1967 Gyro X The brainchild of Alex Tremulis, famous stylist and Automobile Hall of Fame inductee, and Thomas Summers, a gyroscope expert, the Gyro-X is a two-wheeled, gyroscopically-stabilized prototype vehicle constructed in 1967. The two-wheeled car provided many thought-provoking ideas for revolutionizing transportation, proposed as a possible solution for future transportation. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #gyro #gyrox #gyron #fordgyron #conceptcar #conceptcars #carvideo ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/TTCVn4EByfI
1990 Mosler Consulier GTP
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1990 Mosler Consulier GTP

1990 Mosler Consulier GTP The Consulier GTP is an American sports car produced by Consulier Industries between 1985 and 1993 and successfully used in professional racing. Consulier Industries spun off their automotive division into Mosler Automotive, rebranding the car as the Mosler Intruder and Mosler Raptor before production ended in 2000. Mosler replaced the vehicle with the Mosler MT900 in 2001. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #mosler #moslerconsulier #moslerconsuliergtp #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Owner: @ceramicpro_ryan (IG)
1994 Dodge Venom Concept Car
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1994 Dodge Venom Concept Car

1994 Dodge Venom Concept Car Even though it was loosely based on the Neon, the Dodge Venom concept ditched the front-wheel-drive layout for a tail-happy RWD setup and borrowed the Intrepid’s 3.5-liter V6 engine. It put out a decent amount of power, estimated at 245 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm), which was significantly more than the 150-hp output generated by the 2.0-liter DOHC engine available in the Neon back then. It was enough to enable the two-seater to reach 60 mph (96 kph) in a respectable 5.2 seconds. Visit: www.story-cars.com #dodge #dodgevenom #dodgeviper #dodgeneon #dodgevenomconcept #dodgeviperconcept #dodgeviperconcepts #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/EPtoKvBViQ8
1955 Lincoln Futura Concept Car
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1955 Lincoln Futura Concept Car

1955 Lincoln Futura Enthusiasts will say that the Lincoln Futura was the most successful and dramatic Lincoln concept vehicle that ever landed on earth. The original Batmobile, the ultimate car that struck awe in countless fans for a decade, was originally a concept dubbed the Lincoln Futura. Designed by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company, the Futura was constructed entirely by hand in Turin, Italy, for an extreme $250,000. Ghia is famed for having the best pane beaters in the world, and at the time of the Futura, Ghia craftsmen were famous for their workmanship and preferred to work in metal over fiberglass. Much like many other concepts, the Futura was never actually put into production. The Lincoln Futura made its official debut on the auto show circuit in 1955. Even compared to other eccentric and exotic vehicles in the 1950s, the Futura's design style was considered extreme and impractical. Unlike other concepts of the day, though, the Futura was fully operable and featured a complete powertrain. The concept featured a double, clear-plastic canopy top, huge outward-canted tailfins on both ends of the car, and exaggerated hooded headlight pods. The Futura was powered by a 368 cubic inch Lincoln engine and powertrain with a chassis that came directly from a Lincoln Mark II. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #lincolnfutura #batmobile #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/pX--OiCV3GM
1962 Ford Mustang Concept 1
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1962 Ford Mustang Concept 1

1962 Ford Mustang Concept I While many concept cars have pointed the way towards production models, others have not. One vehicle that falls decisively into the latter category is Ford’s Mustang I, which can be seen as the first tentative step along a road that eventually led to the arrival of the definitive best-selling Mustang in 1964. This car was the brainchild of Lee Iacocca, newly appointed chairman of the company’s Division, who recognized that the post-war baby boom was due to reach adulthood in the 1960s. Market research told him that this new youthful generation would instantly respond to a sporty car, in fact, just the type of vehicle that Ford was not building. https://www.story-cars.com/ #storycars #fordmustangconcept #mustangconcept1 #mustangconcept #1962mustang #1962mustangroadster #1962mustangconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: Wood, Jonathan (1997) Concept Cars, Paragon, ISBN 0-75252-084-9. Video Source: https://youtu.be/l7mtDRNtCpQ
1999 Chevy Nomad Concept Car
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1999 Chevy Nomad Concept Car

Chevrolet's original Nomad between 1955-57 was such a robust design that it has spawned numerous concepts, two recently. The 1999 version is built on fourth-generation Camaro/Firebird mechanicals. Reminiscent of previous Camaro and Firebird "wagons," the Nomad features a practical tailgate, generous cargo room, and performance an SUV can only dream of. Looked at from the front, more than a hint of first-generation Corvette puts a pure Chevrolet face on the car. Timing for this Nomad couldn’t have been worse, as rumors of the Gen IV F-Bodies (Camaro/Firebird) death were all but confirmed. At the 1999 Detroit Auto Show where the car debuted, the car was virtually ignored by GM’s PR staff, who didn’t want to give the concept too much play as its chance for production was zero. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #chevynomad #chevynomadconcept #chevynomadwagon #chevroletnomad #chevyconcept #chevroletconcept #chevy #chevrolet #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: King Rose Archives (https://youtu.be/d5O3bZfLbhQ) Text Source: www.thecarconnection.com
1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet Concept
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1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet Concept

The idea behind the F 300 Life Jet, presented at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, was to combine the benefits of a motorbike with those of a car. Being able to lean into corners, feel the power of the engine, and be closer to the elements are the trademark motorbike characteristics of the F 300 Life Jet. Its car-like properties include more excellent stability thanks to its three wheels, a roof, seat belts, and air conditioning. Also, it requires neither a helmet nor protective clothing. The most striking feature of this research vehicle was its unique Active Tilt Control, which was developed especially for the F 300 Life Jet and allowed it to lean into corners. It also featured specially designed tires that allowed for such a large tilt angle. The chassis of the F 300 Life Jet was made of aluminum and weighed just 89 kilograms. The bodyshell was inspired by airplane design, as were the vertically opening front-hinged doors. The two roof sections could be removed and stowed in the boot in fine weather, turning the F 300 Life Jet into a cabriolet. The headlamps' electronics were linked to the computer for the Active Tilt Control system and could thus switch on a special cornering light. The idea of headlamps that follow the road line can now be found in the Active Light System available on Mercedes-Benz cars such as the E-Class. The F 300 Life Jet was the first research vehicle to be designed completed by computer. As such, it also served to test a new design tool. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #mercedesbenzf300lifejet #f300lifejet #lifejet #f300 #frankfurtmotorshow #1997 #mercedesbenz #mercedesbenzconcept #mercedesconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: Mercedes-Benz Video Source: Discovered on Motor1.com, Originated from YouTube (https://youtu.be/d5-izs3dbYg)
The World’s Fastest Shed by Kevin Nicks
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The World’s Fastest Shed by Kevin Nicks

Kevin Nicks, a mechanic, and gardener from Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, came up with the idea of building the unusual vehicle in 2015 as a way of making use of a broken-down Volkswagen Passat he had in his garden. Nicks took twelve months to build the steel frame and wooden shiplap bodywork, install the engine, and make the vehicle roadworthy. The total expenditure was about £5,000. After damaging the engine while running Fastest Shed at various speed trials, during which time he set the shed world speed record at 80 mph (130 km/h), Nicks spent another two years and £8,000 fitting Fastest Shed with a new suspension system and a more powerful Audi RS4 engine. In May 2018, Nicks broke his own record, achieving a speed of 101.046 mph (162.618 km/h). Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #worldsfastest #worldsfastestshed #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Source: Video was received directly from Kevin Nicks, who authorized Story Cars to post.
1980s Mercedes-Benz Isdera Imperator 108i
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1980s Mercedes-Benz Isdera Imperator 108i

During a track day on the circuit, SPA-Francorchamps is a very rare Mercedes Isdera Imperator 108i. It's a rare German supercar limited to 17 units (unit #14) and built from the Mercedes-Benz CW311 concept. Technical data Mercedes Isdera Imperator 108i: Engine: AMG Mercedes-Benz 6.0 V8 32V Performance: 425HP 0-100km/h:4.5sec Top speed: 310km/h Serie#:14/17 Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #isdera #isderaimperator #isderaimperator108i #mercedescw311 #mercedesbenzcw311 #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send a direct message for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: Gumbal on YouTube @gumbaltv (https://youtu.be/qchb5H9cEhA)
1999 Cadillac Evoq Concept Car
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1999 Cadillac Evoq Concept Car

Cadillac’s Evoq two-seat luxury roadster is meant to convey a style inspired by high technology. The retracting hardtop is power operated; a NightVision head-up display, AutoPC with an Internet connection, voice recognition, neon rear lights, and rear-view cameras replace mirrors. Power to the rear wheels is provided by the 4.2-liter, 32-valve, supercharged V-8 teamed with a four-speed automatic transmission. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #cadillacevoq #cadillacevoqconcept #superchargedv8 #v8 #cadillac #cadillaccoupe #cadillacconcept #1999 #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: www.chicagoautoshow.com (discovered from CarStyling.ru) Video Source: Berman Branco Music (from YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOitoFEI-x0) Music Source: Myriam Hermani (original score made for the Evoq video)
1968 Jean Pierre Ponthieu “Automodule”
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1968 Jean Pierre Ponthieu “Automodule”

“You have to create something beautiful and unusual in the face of what is banal and often ugly, that helps people smile,” from Jean Pierre Ponthieu, a multi-card inventor. He worked in the automotive industry, of fashion and decoration, corresponded to its Automodule. It was not until 1968 that the “automodules” were born, cars shaped like flying saucers. The “automodules” succeed the “Pussycar’s,” the smallest cars in the world (at the time), and the “Chitty-Chitty-bang-bang,” the world's largest car (at the time). The unique design and surrealist functions of the "Automodule" definitely made this vehicle the focal point of all eyes in 1968. This spherical machine was considered "The Car of the Year 2000"! Powered by a 250cc single-cylinder engine propelling the machine at 50 km/h, its wheels allow it to go in all directions. Produced in only 10 units, this “promotional” car is nonetheless a concept with unique charm. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #jeanpierreponthieu #automodule #automodules #1968 #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: 10/14/16 on GatsbyOnline.com (translated from French) Video Source: YouTube (uploaded on 1/12/17 by yolkhere) Music Source: Helza by Jean Michael Jarre
1978 Lancia Sibilo Concept by Bertone
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1978 Lancia Sibilo Concept by Bertone

The car's main characteristics were its sharp, aerodynamic lines and polycarbonate windows. Like other Bertone concepts of the time, the body is made from hand-beaten steel. A small circular portion of the side windows could be moved electrically, and a single large windshield wiper vertically swept the windshield. Retractable headlights with circular lenses garnished a sharply raked front end. Inside, the steering wheel was anatomically designed to fit the hand's natural grip and house switches for the warning lights and a loudspeaker. Digital instrumentation was placed in the middle of the dashboard near the point where the dashboard and the windshield meet, designed to distract the driver's eyes as little as possible from the road. The vehicle was painted a lighter brown after its debut at the Turin Auto Show in 1978, following feedback regarding its highly dark brown color. The wheels were also re-painted from bright yellow to light gold, and a Lancia badge was added to the hood. The Sibilo is powered by the same mechanicals as the Stratos, with a mid-mounted 2.4 L Dino V6 and 5-speed manual transmission. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #lanciasibilo #lancia #bertonedesign #wedgedesign #carvideo #carvideos #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/WshojXpQhh8 (via Volante79)
1970s Bond Bug Car
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1970s Bond Bug Car

Bond was a famous three-wheeler manufacturer in the UK after the war. Reliant (famous for their Robin) bought the company in 1970 and decided to create a sportier version of the Regal for the young generation. It was designed by Tom Karen (Ogle Design), who gave it this fantastic look and this saucer-inspired canopy. The car itself had better performance than a Mini (in a straight line, of course), but its price was higher, which resulted in sales; only 2000+ were built between 1970 and 1974. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #bondbug #tricycle #microcar #microcars #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/BiyYOk_O5pA
1980s Ferrari F40 Limo One-Off by Jay Ohrberg
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1980s Ferrari F40 Limo One-Off by Jay Ohrberg

If you’re unfamiliar with Jay Ohrberg’s work, Story Cars highly recommends you check out all his work! #storycars #jayohrberg #doublewidelimo #widelimo #customlimo #conceptcars #conceptcar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: https://youtu.be/tLPsa_fuY-U (Uploaded via WheelsTV on 4/23/2015)
1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Concept Car
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1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Concept Car

Unveiled in October 1970 at the Turin Motor Show, it was a counterpart of the similarly outrageous Ferrari 512S Modulo by Pininfarina. Both cars have an almost abstract, sculptural quality, but the Stratos seems more dynamic compared to the somewhat static Modulo. It’s also even lower, at just 33 inches tall. Power came from a 1584-cc V-4 making 115 horsepower at 6200 rpm, taken straight from Lancia Fulvia's production. The car's rear features a grille through which the mechanicals are visible; the engine bay is covered by a triangular hood that opens to the right. On each side of the car, two small windows are stacked on top of each other, and ingress and egress are facilitated by opening the large, framed windshield. The steering wheel, featuring a spherical center, can be moved upwards to make it easier for the driver to exit. The black leather seats feature a blocky, square pattern. The Stratos Zero was not a forerunner of the famed Lancia Stratos HF rally car. Still, it captured Lancia's top management’s interest at the Turin show—enough to get Bertone and Lancia to sit down together and create the production, Stratos. Visit: www.story-cars.com #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #lancia #lanciastratosHFzero #storycars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Video Source: https://youtu.be/yHPqe4khs90 (uploaded by NM2255 Car HD Videos) Text Source: Wikipedia
1980 Aston Martin Bulldog Concept Car
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1980 Aston Martin Bulldog Concept Car

In the mid-1970s, Aston Martin decided it wanted to prove its engineering prowess by building a car that would hit 200 miles per hour, so company designer William Towns penned the Bulldog DP K9 concept; in 1980, Aston Martin test drivers took the Bulldog to 191 mph at the MIRA test track, but the company was short on cash, so when Victor Gauntlett bought a 10% stake in the company and became chairman in 1981, he canceled the Bulldog program. The company sold the car to a Middle Eastern collector in 1982, while Gauntlett engineered a sales recovery and Aston Martin's return to the James Bond franchise. Now, 37 years later, Classic Motor Cars (CMC) in Bridgnorth wants to show off its new engineering facility and prowess, and it intends to do so with the Bulldog. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #astonmartinbulldog #astonmartin #astonmartinconcept #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #carlife #carlifestyle #musclecars #musclecar #driveclassic #driveclassics #motorhead #carculture #carpassion #oldtimers #oldtimer #cargram #carvideo #carvideos #carphotography #antiquecars #antiquecar ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Video Source: https://youtu.be/afZY9YSPcmA Text Source: AutoBlog
1935 Waterman Arrowbile Roadable Aircraft
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1935 Waterman Arrowbile Roadable Aircraft

A tailless, two-seat, single-engine, pusher configuration roadable aircraft was built in the US in the late 1930s, the Waterman Arrowbile, and was one of the first of its kind. However, Waldo Waterman’s invention generated little customer interest. Only five were produced, one slightly different from the other, especially in the bodywork. The prototype in 1932, named “Whatsit” for his unconventional design, opened the way to the “Arrowbile” in 1935 designed and built for a contest announced by the US department of commerce. It was a low swept-wing monoplane with fins near its wingtips. The Whatsit also featured a wing-mounted tricycle undercarriage and a trim foreplane, and it was powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Kinner K-5 5-cylinder radial pusher engine. In May 1935, Waterman completed a submission to the government-funded Vidal Safety Airplane competition. This was the Arrowplane, sometimes known as the W-4. This adopted a similar layout to the Whatsit but had a strut-braced high wing on a blunt-nosed, narrow fuselage pod with a tricycle undercarriage mounted under it. Its wings had wooden spars and metal ribs and were fabric-covered, with triangular endplate fins carrying upright rudders. Its fuselage was steel framed and aluminum covered. It was powered by a 95 hp (71 kW) inverted inline 4-cylinder Menasco B-4 Pirate pusher engine mounted high in the rear of the fuselage. Stay tuned to see the Arrowbile! Visit: www.story-cars.com #arrowbile #waterman #flyingcar #classiccar #storycars #carvideo #carvideos #1935 ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: via Smithsonian, discovered on TikTok
“Gizmo!” (1977 film) Wacky & Vintage Inventions
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“Gizmo!” (1977 film) Wacky & Vintage Inventions

Compilation of man inventing strange contraptions in the '30s through '50s. Director: Howard Smith Writers: Kathleen Cox (narration written by) Nicholas Hollander (narration written by) Clark Whelton (narration written by) Star: Milt Moss Archival footage from “Gizmo!” (1977 documentary film) Link: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0074573/ Featuring songs “We Don’t Make ‘Em Anymore” and “It Moves Me” written and sung by Neal Rosengarden Visit: www.story-cars.com ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️
1975 Brubaker Box
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1975 Brubaker Box

Brubaker Box was a kit car designed by Curtis Brubaker. It is considered the first minivan. Brubaker got the idea from Volkswagen Minibuses and attempted to update the concept. The kit was designed to fit on the chassis of a Volkswagen Beetle. In 1972 after a deal with Volkswagen could not be reached, Brubaker began buying completed Beetles and converting them to Boxes, selling the excess pieces. However, this scheme did not prove profitable, and very few boxes were ever constructed. Brubaker filed for bankruptcy the same year. Investors in the company tried to continue manufacturing the Box in various ways, the only success being Mike Hansen’s Automecca, located in Chatsworth, California, in 1974 with its “Sports Van.” Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #brubaker #brubakerbox #sportsvan #brubakerboxsportsvan #volkswagen #kitcar #1975 ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Video Source: Discovery UK (https://youtu.be/I7d6MQCOPjI) published to YouTube (6/31/20) Text Source: Wikipedia
1995 Mercedes VRC Vario Research Car
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1995 Mercedes VRC Vario Research Car

The idea of a four-in-one car sounds great: sedan, wagon, cabriolet, and pickup — all interchangeable in about 15 minutes. Cars serve multiple purposes as one buys a sedan or wagon for the family, another person gets a droptop to get the most out of summertime driving, while a pickup truck is used as a workhorse. More than two decades ago, Mercedes wanted to bundle them all in the Vario Research Car, a two-door compact vehicle with a FWD layout and a versatile body made out of CFRP. Each of the four available bodies weighed between 30 to 50 kilograms (66 to 110 pounds) and guaranteed “a high level of stability and crashworthiness.” The VRC was not envisioned only for people with garages big enough to store the bodies when not in use. Mercedes had the idea of a rental station where the owner would pick up the desired body and keep it without any time restrictions. Aside from its customizable body, the concept also featured a traffic sign evaluating system, best described as an early sign of today’s traffic sign detection. It was able to identify the speed limit in a particular area and then visually alert the driver whenever speeding. Moreover, the VCR was actually Mercedes’ first research car to benefit from drive-by-wire technology for the steering and brakes by eliminating the mechanical linkages. It goes without saying such a concept will probably never see the light of day. It wouldn’t be a wise business decision for an automaker to sell just one car when it could have four models at different prices, generating more significant profits. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #mercedesvrc #mercedesconcept #mercedes #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: Motor1.com Video Source: https://youtu.be/dPxwoDj36jE
1983 Nissan NRV-II Concept Car
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1983 Nissan NRV-II Concept Car

The NRV-II concept came with LCD Digital and Graphic instrumentation, radar automated cruise control, Anti-lock/Anti-skid brakes, and various fiber-optic controls and automatic functions. The power plant was a 1.3L turbo producing 120hp on methanol. Visit: www.story-cars.com #NRVII #nissan #1983 #conceptcar #conceptcar #nissanNRVII ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: ConceptNissan.com Video Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tew__Byowgg
1994 Ford GT90 Concept scene from Top Gear (1996)
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1994 Ford GT90 Concept scene from Top Gear (1996)

The Ford GT90 story started in 1994. The head of Ford's SVT Special Vehicle Team, John Coletti, assembles a small team to build a hypercar to bring the spirit of the original GT40 into the highly competitive 1990s. Instead of taking the many years, it would require to meticulously manufacturer every single component from the ground up, Ford reached into their parts bin, where they found all the critical things they'd need. As Ford owned Jaguar at the time, they took the suspension and 5-speed manual gearbox from a Jaguar XJ220 and mirrored the XJ220's chassis architecture while lengthening it by 12 inches. Having found the underpinnings from a fellow hypercar, you may imagine that Ford also chose an engine that came from a car with similar performance credentials. Quite astonishingly, though, when reaching into their parts bin, their handpicked out an engine that you’d typically find lurking under the hood of a Lincoln Town Car. However, what they did next was set about turning the big lazy lump into a steroid-enhanced athlete. For a start, they took the 4.6L V8 and chopped off two cylinders. Then, they took another 4.6L Town Car V8 and did precisely the same. After this, they took various components from the two decapitated engines and threw them into a V12 block with the same 90.2mm bore as the old V8. And then finally, as a means of garnishing the 12 cylinders with that bit of extra slice of oomph, they added 4 turbochargers! For the GT90, the top speed was said to be a Veyron-matching 253mph! 0-60mph was said to take just 3.1 seconds, with 0-100mph happening in just 6.2 seconds. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #fordgt90 #fordgt90concept #fordgt #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #topgear ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: DriveTribe Video Source: https://youtu.be/8rjZnUZ8ums (Top Gear, 1996)
1950s Army Rolligon Truck Invention
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1950s Army Rolligon Truck Invention

In 1950 on a fishing trip in Alaska, William Albee noticed villagers moving a heavily wooded boat up a muddy bank using rolling balloons. But upon further inspection, Albee found out they were using inflated seal skins to roll the ship up with hill with minimal effort for such a mighty task. Albee then returned to his home in Monterrey, California, where he took the idea used by the natives to produce the first Low-Pressure Off-Road tire and then create vehicles that used this new tire technology under the name Albee Rolligon Co. The tires had to be made using fabric and rubber, making them conquer any terrain you put in front of it. Because of the material used and the low pressure itself, the tires absorb bumps and things rather than the tire going over them. A perfect example of that is when a 5-ton Rolligon truck literally runs over its creator William Albee in this 1950’s footage of one of the Army adaptations of the Rolligon, and he gets up entirely unharmed. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #rolligontruck #rolligon #truck #invention #engineering #conceptcar #classiccar #rarecar #prototype #obscurecar #drivevintage #vintagecar #carpage ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: https://historythings.com/the-original-go-anywhere-vehicle-the-rolligon/ Video Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR20wrRKSrDTrMOrFPNrIGgUk5cCVIcnMUHZvMVMr9bbvV-1vrNcdHtunIs&v=Aav0z64SnB4&feature=youtu.be
1965 GE Cybernetic Walking Machine Invention
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1965 GE Cybernetic Walking Machine Invention

The Walking Truck or Cybernetic Walking Machine was an experimental quadruped walking vehicle created by General Electric in 1965. It was designed by Ralph Mosher to help infantry carry equipment over rough terrain. It alternatively bore the name of "CAM," an acronym for "Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machine." It appeared in a segment of the Walter Cronkite–hosted The 20th Century in 1968. A human operator controlled the stepping of the robot through foot and hand movements coupled to hydraulic valves. The complex actions of the legs and body pose were done entirely through hydraulics. The hydraulic fluid and pressure were supplied through an off-board system. The walking track was one of the first technological hardware design applications to incorporate force feedback to give the operator a feel. As of 2019, the surviving prototype can be seen at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum in Fort Eustis, Virginia. The robot weighed 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg) and could walk up to 5 miles per hour (8 km/h). It was exhausting to control and, according to program lead Ralph Mosher who was the designer and primary driver, operators could only drive the walking truck for a limited time. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #cybernatic #walkingtruck #gewalkingtruck #engineering #usarmytransportationmuseum #ralphmosher #hydraulics #conceptcar #classiccar #rarecar #prototype #obscurecar #drivevintage #vintagecar #carpage ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: GE Video Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=coNO9FpDb6E
1964 Ford "Big Red" Gas Turbine Truck Concept
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1964 Ford "Big Red" Gas Turbine Truck Concept

Named "Big Red," Ford's Gas Turbine was a towering super-transport prototype. After its debut in 1964, it made several cross-country runs at costs comparable to diesel operation. The 600 hp gas turbine engine that powered "Big Red" was developed and produced by Ford under a contract with the Department of Defense. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #fordturbine #fordturbinetruck #bigred #fordbigred #fordgasturbine #fordgasturbinetruck #fordgasturbinesemitruck #gasturbine #conceptcar #classiccar #rarecar #prototype #obscurecar #drivevintage #vintagecar #carpage ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪️ Text Source: Ford; www.tonkagasturbine.com Video Source: https://youtu.be/4PWxxj7WMx4
1994 Ford GT90 Concept V12 Start & Rev
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1994 Ford GT90 Concept V12 Start & Rev

The Ford GT90 story started in 1994. The head of Ford's SVT Special Vehicle Team, John Coletti, assembles a small team to build a hypercar to bring the spirit of the original GT40 into the highly competitive 1990s. Instead of taking the many years it would require to meticulously manufacture every single component from the ground up, Ford reached into their parts bin, where they found all the critical things they'd need. As Ford owned Jaguar at the time, they took the suspension and 5-speed manual gearbox from a Jaguar XJ220 and mirrored the XJ220's chassis architecture while lengthening it by 12 inches. Having found the underpinnings from a fellow hypercar, you may imagine that Ford also chose an engine that came from a car with similar performance credentials. Quite astonishingly, though, when reaching into their parts bin, their handpicked out an engine that you'd typically find lurking under the hood of a Lincoln Town Car. However, what they did next was set about turning the big lazy lump into a steroid-enhanced athlete. They took the 4.6L V8 and chopped off two cylinders for a start. Then, they took another 4.6L Town Car V8 and did precisely the same. After this, they took various components from the two decapitated engines and threw them into a V12 block with the same 90.2mm bore as the old V8. And then finally, as a means of garnishing the 12 cylinders with that bit of extra slice of oomph, they added 4 turbochargers! For the GT90, the top speed was said to be a Veyron-matching 253mph! 0-60mph was said to take just 3.1 seconds, with 0-100mph happening in just 6.2 seconds. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #fordgt90 #fordgt90concept #fordgt #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #v12 ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: DriveTribe Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uv_3E31fB8&list=LL&index=1
1995 Ferrari 456 GT Venice Estate Shooting Brake
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1995 Ferrari 456 GT Venice Estate Shooting Brake

The Ferrari 456GT Venice is a shooting brake design—though not Ferrari’s first—based on the two-door 456 grand touring car. Sporting a 5.5-liter V-12 from the coupe, the Venice separated itself with the roof extension and rear doors, which Pininfarina penned. While Ferrari later produced the FF sporting a liftgate at the rear, the 456GT Venice was ahead of its time when built in the mid-1990s. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #ferrari456gtvenice #ferrari #ferrari456 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: https://www.story-cars.com/post/the-world-s-largest-shooting-brake-archive-part-3-of-3 Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pRTtcuatEk&list=LL&index=2
1997 Subaru Elten Concept
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1997 Subaru Elten Concept

The Subaru Elten was a concept hybrid 4WD hatchback manufactured by Subaru and introduced at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle was a successor to the 360, taking many design elements from even a similar grille. But the design was later scrapped for a different model. Visit: story-cars.com #storycars #subaruelten #subaru #subaruconcept #tokyomotorshow #4WD #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: http://archive.tokyo-motorshow.com/show/1999/English/BOOTH/FUJ/guide.html Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYPYtxVkysM
1997 Peugeot 806 Runabout Concept
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1997 Peugeot 806 Runabout Concept

Presented at the 1997 London Auto Show, the Runabout was a leisure-time proposal for ocean-goers worldwide. Based on Peugeot's 806, the nautical Runabout was an open-top convertible/pick-up crossover with seating for two people. The dashboard, pedals, and steering wheel all carried the maritime influences found throughout the car. A cover could be drawn over the top for rainy weather, and the removable rear deck allowed storage for a jet ski. The rear panels opened outwards to enable the ease of storage entry. The tall automatic gear shift lever placed inside a chrome-accented cylinder was a notable feature of the interior design. Visit: story-cars.com #storycars #peugeot806runabout #peugeotconcept #peugeot806 #londonautoshow #4WD #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpgXgBtg-MU Text Source: Concept Car Central
1998 Dodge Intrepid ESX2 "Mybrid" (Mild Hybrid) Concept
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1998 Dodge Intrepid ESX2 "Mybrid" (Mild Hybrid) Concept

The second series in the ESX line completed testing in 1998 and made several improvements on its predecessor. The ESX2 was dubbed a "mybrid" (mild hybrid) because its reliance on electrical power was not highly dependent on the battery. This system contained two motors that worked in parallel: a 1.5 L 74 bhp direct-injection diesel and a 20 bhp AC-induction electric motor. The main power came from the diesel engine. The electric motor charged the batteries, added to the acceleration, and powered the reverse gear. Coupled with the powertrains were a 5-speed electronically shifted manual transmission, a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, and controlling equipment which included components from the Patriot hybrid race-car program. Chrysler fit the car with an unpainted thermoplastic body attached to an aluminum frame to cut down on cost and weight. The shape had a low aerodynamic drag. Inside, trim was constructed of carbon fiber, and the seats were built from a tube frame—the final cost: only $15,000 more than a regular Intrepid, or about $37,000. Visit: story-cars.com #storycars #DodgeIntrepidESX2 #dodgeintrepid #dodgeconcept #hybrid #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX_ZK1s74KA Text Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Intrepid_ESX
1996 Ford IndiGo V12 Concept
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1996 Ford IndiGo V12 Concept

It was not just the name of the IndiGo that was clever (playing on its association with IndyCar racing). Tins were no mere show car but a concept designed from the outset to lie feasibly manufactured at some point. Even though most people who worked in the trade accepted that tills were too radical to be sold, it was a drivable car. Ford said that the IndiGo "captures the essence of the race-track and transforms it into a realistic design for the street." The styling was strongly racecar inspired, from the spoiler narrow nose to the blacked-out wings, while its construction (carbon fiber, aluminum, and fiberglass) also mimicked competition use. A 441bhp 6.0-liter V12 engine - formed by mating two V-six units together — was estimated to give a top speed of 170mph (273kph) and a 0-60mph (0-96kph) time of under four seconds. The six-speed sequential gearbox was derived from race cars, and changes were made by pressing buttons on the steering wheel. Even the instrument panel on the dashboard was Formula 1 inspired. Visit: story-cars.com #storycars #FordIndigo #v12 #IndyCar #FordConcept #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8PWrTHWTes Text Source: AUTO LEMON
1996 Mercedes Benz F-200 Imagination Concept
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1996 Mercedes Benz F-200 Imagination Concept

Making its North American debut at the 1997 Chicago show was the Mercedes-Benz F200 coupe concept. The F200 used a "drive-by-wire" technology that eliminated the steering wheels and pedals. Instead, the vehicle was controlled via ergonomically designed, aircraft-style joysticks in the central console and door recess. The most notable exterior feature was the scissors-type doors, which swung upward and would be especially useful for getting out of the vehicle in tight parking spaces. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #f200 #imaginationconcept #mercedesbenz #mercedesbenzconcept #1996 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: www.chicagoautoshow.com Video Source: OldBenz
1996 Concept 2096
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1996 Concept 2096

A concept car that anticipated a quantum leap forward to 2096 appeared at the 1996 British Motor Show, held in the industry’s centenary year. It bristled with initiatives of which the most radical was the absence of a driver in the accepted sense. Commissioned by the industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and featured on its stand, Concept 2096 looked more like a crustacean than a motor car. The SMMT’s brief was to use its flair and imagination to design a vehicle for 2096. Coventry University conceived it. Initial work was allotted to final-year students at university under senior lecturers in design, Simon Saunders and Samantha Porter, his opposite number in ergonomics. Further work was undertaken in Coventry by Geoff Matthews Design, who also produced the full-size clay model. In designing the vehicle, its creators’ recognized that landmasses and local geography would probably be unchanged, which also applied to the road structure. They believed that motorways and other main and trunk roads could increase their capacity by 50 percent. The reasoning was that all vehicles would be controlled by a road-management system and not physically driven by the individual user. Concept 2096 was designed to be powered by electric motors. These could be recharged while the car was moving – perhaps from roadside senders in much the same way that a train receives current. But there were no wheels, with propulsion, suspension, steering, and braking all the responsibility of a mysterious malleable, muscular material that does not yet exist. Perversely, its creators christened it slug drive. The owner would enter the destination and preferred route into the onboard computer and do the rest. The navigation system could be geared for up to 483 km/h (300 mph) and accelerate or slow the car as and when required. All such vehicles would travel near one another under computer control to use valuable road space most efficiently. The car was painted in so-called Smart colors by automotive paint manufacturer PPG. In an open country, it would change color to blend in with the natural environment. But on entering more urban surroundings, it would alter to become more visible and increase levels of personal safety, yet another innovative attribute of a truly remarkable vehicle. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #concept2096 #carofthefuture #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars #britishmotorshow #1996 ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ Text Source: Wood, Jonathan (1997) Concept Cars, Paragon, ISBN 0-75252-084-9. Video Source: Men and Motors
1995 BMW Z21 (Just 4/2) Concept
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1995 BMW Z21 (Just 4/2) Concept

A concept car that anticipated a quantum leap forward to 2096 appeared at the 1996 British Motor Show, held in the industry’s centenary year. It bristled with initiatives of which the most radical was the absence of a driver in the accepted sense. Commissioned by the industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and featured on its stand, Concept 2096 looked more like a crustacean than a motor car. The SMMT’s brief was to use its flair and imagination to design a vehicle for 2096. Coventry University conceived it. Initial work was allotted to final-year students at university under senior lecturers in design, Simon Saunders and Samantha Porter, his opposite number in ergonomics. Further work was undertaken in Coventry by Geoff Matthews Design, who also produced the full-size clay model. In designing the vehicle, its creators’ recognized that landmasses and local geography would probably be unchanged, which also applied to the road structure. They believed that motorways and other main and trunk roads could increase their capacity by 50 percent. The reasoning was that all vehicles would be controlled by a road-management system and not physically driven by the individual user. Concept 2096 was designed to be powered by electric motors. These could be recharged while the car was moving – perhaps from roadside senders in much the same way that a train receives current. But there were no wheels, with propulsion, suspension, steering, and braking all the responsibility of a mysterious malleable, muscular material that does not yet exist. Perversely, its creators christened it slug drive. The owner would enter the destination and preferred route into the onboard computer and do the rest. The navigation system could be geared for up to 483 km/h (300 mph) and accelerate or slow the car as and when required. All such vehicles would travel near one another under computer control to use valuable road space most efficiently. The car was painted in so-called Smart colors by automotive paint manufacturer PPG. In an open country, it would change color to blend in with the natural environment. But on entering more urban surroundings, it would alter to become more visible and increase levels of personal safety, yet another innovative attribute of a truly remarkable vehicle. Visit: www.story-cars.com #storycars #bmwz21 #bmw #bmwconcept #1995 #conceptcars #conceptcar #classiccars #classiccar #rarecar #rarecars ▪️Send an email for credit or removal requests (no copyright intended). All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).▪ 📚: Source: BMW Technik GmbH 📹: Cars Garage
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