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1971 Volkswagen ESVW I: Pioneering Safety Innovations in Automotive Design  

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In 1971, Volkswagen unveiled a groundbreaking concept vehicle built not for the showroom, but for the future of automotive safety: the ESVW I. Developed in response to a U.S. Department of [...]
Jul 15, 2025
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1981 AC Ghia: A Forgotten Concept Built on the AC 3000ME  

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In 1981, renowned Italian design house Ghia collaborated with Ford to create a unique concept car based on the AC 3000ME platform. This collaboration, known as the AC Ghia, was envisioned as a [...]
Jul 14, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR Roadster: A High-Tech Tribute to Racing Heritage  

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At the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision SLR Roadster, an open-top evolution of the Vision SLR super sports car first shown earlier that year. Making its first appearance [...]
Jul 10, 2025
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Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster: Performance Sculpted in Elegance  

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Pagani Automobili has officially presented the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open-top evolution of the Codalunga coupé that won the Design Award at the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. [...]
Jul 09, 2025
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The 1997 Mercury MC4: A Family Car With Sports Coupe Style  

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At the 1997 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the world was introduced to the innovative and stylish Mercury MC4. This concept car, designed with the needs of active lifestyles [...]
Jul 09, 2025
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The 1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket Concept: A Golden Blast from the Past  

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Back in the 1950s, General Motors was all about pushing the boundaries of automotive design and technology. One of the most memorable creations to come out of this era was the 1956 Oldsmobile [...]
Jul 05, 2025
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1961 Chevrolet Mako Shark: A Predator-Inspired Concept Car  

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In the swinging sixties, Chevrolet unveiled a show car that left jaws dropping and hearts racing - the 1961 Mako Shark (XP-755). Designed by Larry Shinoda under the watchful eye of GM Design [...]
Jul 04, 2025
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Balancing Aesthetics and Performance in Car Restoration Projects  

The United States is a nation of car lovers. Almost everybody of age owns one or has owned one in the past. If you are a car enthusiast, the chances are you are considering a restoration [...]
Jul 02, 2025
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Aerodynamics, V8, and Eight Seats: The De La Chapelle Parcours  

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In 1988, De La Chapelle took on a unique project to develop and build a luxurious MPV project car, setting a new standard in automobile technology. The result was the exquisite Parcours, a [...]
Jul 02, 2025
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1993 Smart Eco Sprinter: The Compact City Car Revolution  

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In March 1994, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Micro Compact Car (MCC) concept in Stuttgart, setting the stage for a revolution in compact city car design. The MCC, based on the earlier NAFA concept [...]
Jul 01, 2025
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