11 super beautiful concept cars but must be stored soon

The 1960s saw the appearance of a series of new car models that have survived to this day. And before they were rolled and sold to the market, concept cars were heavily promoted by car manufacturers. However, many of them only appear 1-2 times and then completely disappear.

Maybe, concept cars are created only to measure the appeal or can also help satisfy the creativity of the manufacturers. The fact that they appeared in public even for a very short time is already a success.

Here are 11 such concept cars that appeared in the 1960s:

1. Chevrolet CERV-1

Chevrolet CERV-1

The late 1950s saw an important shift in racing car design, with the development of mid- or rear-engined models. Chevrolet, along with other divisions of General Motors is not officially involved in motorsport, but the “Father” of Corvette Zora Arkus-Duntov is an avid racer.

Therefore, the CERV-1 was born around 1960, used to evaluate the ability to operate in real conditions. This model is equipped with a mid-mounted 4.6L V8 engine. Despite having the shape of a Formula 1 car, the CERV-I has never participated in any official competitions.

In fact, its existence was kept secret for almost two years, until its appearance at the US Grand Prix show in Riverside, California in November 1960. To this day, this car still remains. exists and is displayed at the Detroit Auto Show Center (USA).

2. Chrysler Turboflite

Chrysler Turboflite

The Turboflite was the last Chrysler vehicle created by legendary design director Virgil Exner. However, it has been styled by Jack Kenitz in the new Advanced Studio. This “queen” concept model launched in 1961 has a very special appearance and is unlike most other concepts.

It has an airplane-like canopy that is dyed green. The rear wing is supported by a pair of fish fins, each with a stop light with two light modes day-night. Unfortunately, this model is not mass-produced because just having a beautiful car is not enough.

3. Ford Mustang 1

Ford Mustang 1

Ford sparked the “Pony Car Wars” in 1964 with the release of the Mustang. Before that, for the first time the name Mustang was attached to a machine somewhat different from the later Mustang and was called the Mustang 1 to distinguish it.

This is a concept car with a super fast completion time, within 3 months from sketching to introduction and demonstration on the show track in 1962. After that, this model was donated to the Henry Museum. Ford.

4. Chevrolet Monza GT

Chevrolet Monza GT

One of the most famous concept cars of the 1960s, the Monza GT caused an earthquake after a brief appearance at the Road America 500 race meeting in September 1962.

Designed by Larry Shinoda, Anatole Lapine and Paul Deesen, it was based on the truncated Chevrolet Corvair. Currently, this model is on display at the GM Heritage Center in Michigan (USA).

5. Chevrolet Testudo

Chevrolet Testudo

In many ways, the Testudo was one of the most important concept cars to emerge in the early 1960s. The car was based on the Chevrolet Corvair but stripped down and refined with a 2,372 cc, air-cooled, V6 engine. rear gas.

Created in 1963 by the most famous designer of the 20th Century, Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone, this model is also known as the Bertone Testudo.

6. Alfa Romeo Canguro

Bertone Alfa Romeo Canguro

Also one of Alfa Romeo’s great creations, the Canguro was unveiled at the 1964 Paris auto show and immediately went down in legend. Styled by Giugiaro and based on the TZ (Tubulare Zagato) platform, however, the Canguro was not built for commercial use.

7. Mercer Cobra

Mercer Cobra

A drawing by Virgil Exner that appeared on Esquire in 1963 caught the interest of George Hartley, the president of the Copper Development Association of New York. He wanted to produce a concept car that made heavy use of brass components.

And the Mercer Cobra built on an elongated Shelby Cobra chassis with lots of bronze details was born in December 1964.. It then toured the world for more than a decade but failed to make it. mass production.

8. Chevrolet Mako Shark II / Manta Ray

Chevrolet Mako Shark II / Manta Ray

Also located in the GM Heritage Center, the Chevrolet Mako Shark II was introduced at the New York International Auto Show in 1965. Although just a concept car, the Chevrolet Mako Shark II has left a lot of value when it comes to style. Its design was inherited by many later models, such as the 1968 Corvette C3 model.

9. Lamborghini Marzal

Lamborghini Marzal

Laying the groundwork for Marcello Gandini’s design style known as the “Hexagonal Period”, the Lamborghini Marzal was the star of the 1967 Geneva motor show. The idea of ​​a Lamborghini for this family was first conceived. started in 1965.

Lamborghini Marzal was even called for investment to produce about 2,000 units per year, but it never happened and was always a concept version. A surviving Marzal sold for $1.52 million in 2011.

10. Pininfarina BMC 1100/1800 Berlina Aerodinamica

Pininfarina BMC 1100/1800 Berlina Aerodinamica

One of the prominent names at the Turin Motor Show in November 1967 was the BMC 1100 concept car conceived by renowned design firm Pininfarina and Leonardo Fioravanti and Paolo Martin both claimed copyright. The prototype of this concept car was completed in just 9 weeks but was not produced after that.

11. Alfa Romeo Carabo

Alfa Romeo Carabo

The Alfa Romeo Carabo is often considered one of the most important concept cars ever produced. The brainchild of studio head Nuccio Bertone and stylist Marcello Gandini, the car was created in just 10 weeks.

The legacy that Alfa Romeo Carabo left behind is huge with the “beetle” opening style. The Lamborghini Countach later borrowed some features in this design. Currently, Carabo concept is on display at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo museum.

Nguyen Hoang(according to MSN)

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