Cool, Awesome & Amazing Custom/One-off/Prototype Cars
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Introducing the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor; star of 1986 movie The Wraith. A prototype hit nearly 200mph and had just a 2.2l turbocharged 4 cylinder engine.
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Re-Amemiya Lotus Europa:
Full read: http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/rotary-buzz-re-amemiya-20b-europa/
Full read: http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/rotary-buzz-re-amemiya-20b-europa/
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I'm getting the impression that Ford carried that design over to the 11th gen Thunderbird 5 years later.
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It does lool similar, but I'd attribute that more to the original cars they are based on, and not the former.
Are concept artwork of non-existant concept cars acceptable ITT?
Are concept artwork of non-existant concept cars acceptable ITT?
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The design is based on the old Zagato DB4. But I still find it interesting to note the connection that Aston and Ford had at that time, and how such a similar design wormed its way into the late Thunderbird. Even if it didn't provide inspiration for it.
Anyway, I'll add a couple of one-off prototypes I caught at a show last month.
TVR 'White Elephant', with a 5.0 V8 Holden engine provided by HSV:
Aston Martin DB7 TWR Prototype
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This counts as a one off right? The Lexus IS430, an IS300 with a V8 out of an LS430. Saw it at the Toyota museum in California this summer.
Asides from maybe the paint, awesome.
Asides from maybe the paint, awesome.
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Not a fan of the paint scheme either, but it looks so much better in the metal than it did in Forza 2. One of the more enjoyable cars to drive.
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When I was at Lexus, it seemed every male IS 300 owner under the age of 50 asked me if this was making it to production. Sadly, it never did; but that's what the GS 430 was for - and later, the IS F.
Great thread, though! Probably the best place for the "Cars You Never Knew Existed" prototypes/one-offs/single-digit-volume cars that pop up there.
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I remember when that IS430 was making the rounds and how much all of the major magazines were slathering over it.. I'm surprised Lexus didn't give in for a model year or two.
I can't see anything but some sort of road version of the original 911 GT1.
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I can't see anything but some sort of road version of the original 911 GT1.
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^ The Nukizer is more of a toy. I prefer the J12 for daily driving fun. 
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RWD, Carbon Fibre Tub, M3 engine, 1160kgs, 50:50 weight, Scissor doors..
The 2001 BMW Z29, only a concept unfortunately.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/03/28/formula-1-technlogy-for-the-road-the-2001-bmw-z29/
The 2001 BMW Z29, only a concept unfortunately.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/03/28/formula-1-technlogy-for-the-road-the-2001-bmw-z29/
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1970 torino king cobra prototype. One of only 3 produced.
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Looks like a Porsche Cayman crashed into a V8 Vantage.