Which concept cars do you wish had been made but the manufacturers pulled the plug?
(http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/16615-2/Shelby_GR1-20.jpg)
(http://www.carstyling.ru/resources/concept/1958_Ford_Nucleon_04.jpg)
1958 Ford Nucleon.
Ford Forty-Nine Concept
(http://www.cartype.com/images/page/ford-forty-nine_3.jpg)
(http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/8127-2/Lincoln-Continental-Concept-02.jpg)
Impractical, but I really liked the idea of the Indigo (http://www.supercars.net/cars/696.html).
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/696/1996_Ford_IndigoConcept1.jpg)
No more impractical than a Prowler...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 07, 2009, 04:36:30 PM
No more impractical than a Prowler...
As long as they kept the V12.
(http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2006/12/20/20camaro3M_m.jpg)
(http://www.kurt1969.net/images/cars/Holden_Monaro_Convertible_Concept.jpg)
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/holden-marilyn4.JPG)(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/holden-marilyn5.JPG)
I'd have bought one for sure.
(http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pontiac-aztec-car-worlds-ugliest-car.jpg)
The concept had a lot of nifty features that just sucked on the production car.
(http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-18003704.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B5E9E4099-912C-4DE4-8337-1E5E2D2D1B97%7D)
but I suppose I could have settled for this...
(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/chrysler/300c_conv/images/1.jpg)
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1988-pontiac-banshee-concept-car-1.jpg)
(http://www.drive.ru/images/lib/gallery/297712.jpeg)
(http://www.cartuningcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/cadillac.jpg)
(http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/03images/det_cadillac16_1.jpg)
Dodge Rampage. I love this thing.
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/rohowssgt/dodgerampage2.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/rohowssgt/2006-Dodge-Rampage1.jpg)
(http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/Studies/Avus/002__scaled_600.jpg)
(http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/Studies/Avus/001__scaled_600.jpg)
(http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/Studies/Avus/006__scaled_600.jpg)
(http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/Studies/Avus/016__scaled_600.jpg)
(http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/Studies/Avus/011__scaled_600.jpg)
I would have preferred it if the Phaeton had kept the 911 like rear end the concept had. At least as an option.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/VW_Concept_D_(IAA_1999)_3.jpg)
(http://www.manager-magazin.de/img/0,1020,55701,00.jpg)
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/TorqueOmata2836.jpg)
I actually really like that Phaeton; if it had kept that body style and priced lower than a Mercedes CLS, I'd venture to say it would have done quite well; I'd probably be a fan.
Quote from: rohan on March 08, 2009, 06:49:09 AM
Dodge Rampage. I love this thing.
I see your Rampage, and raise you a Concept T:
(http://www.softpedia.com/screenshots/Volkswagen-Concept-T-Screensaver_1.png)
E92 M3 CSL
Change the V8 to flat plane. Let it rev to... 9K? I will move back home with my parents.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/JeepRescue2.jpg)
(http://www.freewebs.com/aoom5656/Aerotech.jpg)
267 mph. In 1987. From a turbocharged 4-banger. Made by GM. Take that, Bugatti :lol:
Chrysler 300 Hemi C.
Would have been a nice compliment to the Crossfire, 300, and PT cruiser and would have possibly allowed Chrysler to be taken seriously as a premium entity.
(http://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/A19913_b.jpg)
Prodrive P2. Top Gear made me want this ugly contraption.
(http://www.arabaruyasi.com/data/media/110/Prodrive-P2-angle.jpg)
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 08, 2009, 03:32:58 AM
but I suppose I could have settled for this...
(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/chrysler/300c_conv/images/1.jpg)
There are a few of those running around. One of my local Chrysler dealerships had two for sale.
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/444606.jpg)
I'm surprised no one posted this gem yet.
Two cars I wanted Mazda to make that I could actually afford would have been the RX-01.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9358/1995mazdarx01concept03.jpg)
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9456/rx011.jpg)
Or the NA MX-5 coupe. Not that NB one they did make for Japan. But the one they had shown of the NA in yellow but never made.
(http://www.canadiandriver.com/previews/images/vw_w12c_2.jpg)
Even revived with slight design improvements as the Bugatti EB120
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2003-Chevy-SS-Concept-Car-front-angle.jpg)
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2003-Chevy-SS-Concept-Car-side.jpg)
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2003-Chevy-SS-Concept-Car-rear-angle-1280x960.jpg)
Quote from: Raza on March 08, 2009, 07:52:59 PM
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/444606.jpg)
I'm surprised no one posted this gem yet.
Good Call.
Rotary Troll strikes again
Mazda Furai..
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2007/12/Mazda_Furai_02.jpg)
(http://l.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sh/autodclc3/20080116/17/2930165694-mazda-furai-concept.jpg)
The Rx01 is nice too.
(http://image.automobilemag.com/f/auto_shows/naias_2006/6693075+w440/0601_naias_019+2006_volkswagen_gx3_3_wheel_concept+front_side_view.jpg)
i would have bought it
Quote from: Tave on March 08, 2009, 11:27:05 AM
I see your Rampage, and raise you a Concept T:
(http://www.softpedia.com/screenshots/Volkswagen-Concept-T-Screensaver_1.png)
That's kinda cool but it doesn't look like anything- the Rampage would've at least been part truck.
i might have rocked the 80mpg ecoracer too
B-segment and 4WD, I would have been in line.
(http://www.parkerschrysler.com/images/fun/jeep/Jeep-Willys2_Concept_2002_800.jpg)
Holy rail lights. :wtf:
I rather liked the Mazda Kabura.
(http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/01/13-mazda-kabura/Mazda%20Kabura%201-lg.jpg)
Quote from: r0tor on March 09, 2009, 05:26:39 PM
(http://image.automobilemag.com/f/auto_shows/naias_2006/6693075+w440/0601_naias_019+2006_volkswagen_gx3_3_wheel_concept+front_side_view.jpg)
i would have bought it
That's what I immediately thought of too.
Quote from: NomisR on March 09, 2009, 05:20:31 PM
Rotary Troll strikes again
Mazda Furai..
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2007/12/Mazda_Furai_02.jpg)
(http://l.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sh/autodclc3/20080116/17/2930165694-mazda-furai-concept.jpg)
The Rx01 is nice too.
And my second thought.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 09, 2009, 06:31:28 PM
B-segment and 4WD, I would have been in line.
(http://www.parkerschrysler.com/images/fun/jeep/Jeep-Willys2_Concept_2002_800.jpg)
That's friggen
awesome!
I'm not a big fan of the Furai. It looks ok but the other Mazda cars like the 3 are starting to look like it. And it's not working.
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_2/Chrysler_Atlantic_concept.jpg)
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/TorqueOmata3623.jpg)
(http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/01/2002_dodge_razor_concept.jpg)
(http://www.carstyling.ru/resources/concept/94dodge_venom_04.jpg)
Chrysler had some promising stuff in the 90's. :(
Quote from: Payman on March 10, 2009, 07:03:44 AM
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_2/Chrysler_Atlantic_concept.jpg)
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/TorqueOmata3623.jpg)
(http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/01/2002_dodge_razor_concept.jpg)
(http://www.carstyling.ru/resources/concept/94dodge_venom_04.jpg)
Chrysler had some promising stuff in the 90's. :(
I liked the Razor much more than the Demon.
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Toyota Alessandro Volta. MR, and a nice sized engine makes it an attractive performance option.
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Toyota_Volta_front.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 10, 2009, 07:28:22 AM
I liked the Razor much more than the Demon.
That was the Dodge VENOM.
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Toyota Alessandro Volta. MR, and a nice sized engine makes it an attractive performance option.
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Toyota_Volta_front.jpg)
Quote from: Payman on March 10, 2009, 07:34:07 AM
No, the Razor.
(http://www.actualidadmotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/dodge_razor.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 10, 2009, 07:40:33 AM
No, the Razor.
(http://www.actualidadmotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/dodge_razor.jpg)
*sigh* Yes, but the other car you called Demon is actually the Venom.
The Holden Torana GTR-X
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_001.jpg)
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_007.jpg)
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_008.jpg)
It would have been launched around the same time as the Datsun 240Z, with the same RWD/straight-six combination and a V8 to follow. Such a wasted opportunity.
Wow, that interior would look good in a sports car made today!
Not to mention the exterior styling has aged very well even in relation to many other classic sports cars like the 240Z.
Holden does have more than its share of awesome concepts; I would have totally rocked this bad boy:
(http://www.feeder.ro/holden_efijy_363645.jpg)
It would at the very least have given me a great excuse to wear a fedora and a different argyle sweater vest every day to work :mrcool:
Quote from: Payman on March 10, 2009, 09:33:10 AM
*sigh* Yes, but the other car you called Demon is actually the Venom.
No, I was referring to the Dodge Demon concept. I think the Razor should have been produced.
Quote from: Payman on March 10, 2009, 07:03:44 AM
(http://www.carstyling.ru/resources/concept/94dodge_venom_04.jpg)
Looks like a 4g Camaro with a Dodge grille.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 08, 2009, 07:50:10 PM
Prodrive P2.
(http://www.arabaruyasi.com/data/media/110/Prodrive-P2-angle.jpg)
+1 Maybe my favorite car EVAR
Quote from: Payman on March 10, 2009, 07:03:44 AM
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_2/Chrysler_Atlantic_concept.jpg)
Chrysler had some promising stuff in the 90's. :(
I was going to post this one. Such a beautiful car! It's a shame they never produced it.
Cheers,
Madman of the People
Wasn't there a Prowler with a V8 and a stick?
Also, all those Volkswagen concept sports cars over the last few years that never made it to production.
I'm never gonna let this go:
(http://www.corvettes.nl/prototypes/page41/files/page41_1.jpg)
(http://www.corvettes.nl/prototypes/page41/files/page41_2.jpg)
1968 Corvette Astro II (XP-880)
And this:
(http://www.corvettes.nl/prototypes/page45/files/page45_1.jpg)
(http://www.corvettes.nl/prototypes/page45/files/page45_4.jpg)
1973 Four-Rotor AeroVette (XP-882)
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 10, 2009, 12:04:05 PM
Holden does have more than its share of awesome concepts; I would have totally rocked this bad boy:
(http://www.feeder.ro/holden_efijy_363645.jpg)
It would at the very least have given me a great excuse to wear a fedora and a different argyle sweater vest every day to work :mrcool:
Don't you do that now anyway? Like Lloyd, that one time on Entourage.
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2000-Buick-Blackhawk-Concept-FA-1280x960.jpg)
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2000-Buick-Blackhawk-Concept-Retractable-Roof-1024x768.jpg)
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2000-Buick-Blackhawk-Concept-RA-1280x960.jpg)
2000 Buick Blackhawk
I so wish they had the balls to make this.
Quote from: Raza on March 12, 2009, 10:13:57 PM
Don't you do that now anyway? Like Lloyd, that one time on Entourage.
Wow, for an imaginary internet personality, that was a startlingly accurate detail of my life you managed to discover :mask:
Quote from: Tave on March 08, 2009, 11:27:05 AM
I see your Rampage, and raise you a Concept T:
(http://www.softpedia.com/screenshots/Volkswagen-Concept-T-Screensaver_1.png)
Hey look, it's the civilian version of the Warthog!
(http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/images/Warthog01USE.jpg)
Can you kick it back over when you flip it?
Ford GT90 could be made today.
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/TorqueOmata412.jpg)
And then on the Chrysler side, while I like the Razor, I preferred this one:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/79221558pronto.jpg)
the Pronto Spyder. A modern 550 Spyder.
I also still love the Chronos. Big friggin Karmann Ghia...
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/327891chrysler_chronos_concept_1.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/79075935chronos.jpg)
And I would own this car right now.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/chr199712010601.jpg)
Would have been much better than the Prowler, because a V6 would not have been out of place.
And of course, I still wish they would have done a version of this...
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/828656cv2005_026.jpg)
half price Aston based on a Viper chassis? Nothing wrong with that, at all.
The most recent Holden Torana concept, the TT36.
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z313/WellsieTRD/Holden_Torana_TT36_1.jpg?t=1236964874)
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 12, 2009, 11:02:57 PM
Wow, for an imaginary internet personality, that was a startlingly accurate detail of my life you managed to discover :mask:
Didn't you post a picture once?
Quote from: Raza on March 13, 2009, 10:06:01 AM
Didn't you post a picture once?
Probably. I only browse the "Post a Pic of Yourself" thread when I'm especially bored, so I don't exactly remember the ones I put on there.
If the Pronto Spyder and 300 Hemi C were produced, I don't think chrysler would be where it is.
A big, expensive convertible and a small, moderately expensive sports car.
Um, yeah... no. Chrysler are where they are because no one likes the Caliber, Avenger & Sebring.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 13, 2009, 08:29:00 PM
If the Pronto Spyder and 300 Hemi C were produced, I don't think chrysler would be where it is.
Yeah, they'd be bankrupt.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 13, 2009, 08:29:00 PM
If the Pronto Spyder and 300 Hemi C were produced, I don't think chrysler would be where it is.
If it hadn't been for the "merger of equals" Chrysler wouldn't be where it is.
In the 90s they had the most competitive domestic product line-up, only marred by extreme cost cutting measures enacted by Bob Eaton (supposedly the Neon head gasket problems were a result of a decision he made that saved $2/car).
Quote from: 93JC on March 13, 2009, 08:34:36 PM
A big, expensive convertible and a small, moderately expensive sports car.
Um, yeah... no. Chrysler are where they are because no one likes the Caliber, Avenger & Sebring.
Yeah, but they wouldn't be looked down on as bad. Cars such as those would have caught young people and rich people's eyes.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 13, 2009, 08:35:51 PM
Yeah, they'd be bankrupt.
But they'd have produced some cool cars. I would love a MR engine with the 2.4L..........turbo potential.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 13, 2009, 08:45:27 PM
But they'd have produced some cool cars. I would love a MR engine with the 2.4L..........turbo potential.
Sure.
That worked out well for Studebaker too.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 13, 2009, 08:46:06 PM
Sure.
That worked out well for Studebaker too.
Who doesn't like the Avanti?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 13, 2009, 08:48:25 PM
Who doesn't like the Avanti?
Avantis are cool, but they didn't save the company. Studebaker needed a Mustang, or a Beetle, not something to go chasing after Aston Martins with.
Quote from: omicron on March 10, 2009, 11:32:40 AM
The Holden Torana GTR-X
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_001.jpg)
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_007.jpg)
(http://www.canberratoranaclub.com/images/gtrx/Holden_GTR-X_Concept_1970_008.jpg)
It would have been launched around the same time as the Datsun 240Z, with the same RWD/straight-six combination and a V8 to follow. Such a wasted opportunity.
Holy cartoons! That's the coupe version of the Speed Racer car!
Quote from: TBR on March 13, 2009, 08:37:26 PM
If it hadn't been for the "merger of equals" Chrysler wouldn't be where it is.
In the 90s they had the most competitive domestic product line-up, only marred by extreme cost cutting measures enacted by Bob Eaton (supposedly the Neon head gasket problems were a result of a decision he made that saved $2/car).
I believe Bob Eaton singlehandedly destroyed that company.
I also believe that Lee Iaccoca opened that floodgate for no other reason than not liking Bob Lutz -- contempt over confidence.