Boxer Cars (Japan) - AllCarIndex

The Argo, introduced by Boxer Cars in 1973, was a Japanese automobile and the company’s first original creation. Named after the legendary Greek ship Argo, known for its epic journey in search of the Golden Fleece, this car embodied a spirit of adventure and bold innovation. With its sleek dimensions—4650 mm in length, 1695 mm in width, and only 1110 mm in height—the Argo had a low, streamlined profile. Its lightweight FRP (fiberglass-reinforced plastic) body kept the car's weight at just 925 kg, contributing to its agility and performance. Powered by a Nissan L20 engine, the Argo offered reliable performance, building on the solid engineering of the Gloria platform.

What truly set the Argo apart was its dramatic aesthetic features, including striking gull-wing doors, which gave it a futuristic appeal, and its capacity to seat four passengers—offering both style and practicality. Boxer Cars envisioned this model not just as a vehicle, but as a work of art on wheels, challenging the dominance of Italian design.