The stunning 1990 Oldsmobile Expression concept was designed to be the station wagon of the future. But soon the world would learn that the station wagon didn’t have much of a future, and neither did Oldsmobile. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Viper’s Little Brother: The 1997 Dodge Copperhead Concept
In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Continue reading
Fastback Flops: The 1978-80 GM Aerobacks
The 1978-80 Aeroback cars from General Motors featured fresh and distinctive styling, but American car buyers instantly turned up their noses at the unusual look. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Under Glass: The 1977-78 Toronado XS
In 1977-78, Oldsmobile built a limited number of Toronado coupes with a distinctive rear glass design that hasn’t been seen from General Motors since. Continue reading
Pickup Truck Dreams: The 1988 GMC Centaur Concept
In 1988, General Motors took a look down the road at the possible pickup truck of the future and came up with this interesting but not terribly accurate prediction: the GMC Centaur. Continue reading
Gas Turbine Dreams: The 1955 Ford Mystere
The 1955 Mystere show car was originally intended to showcase Ford’s infant gas turbine technology, but it soon earned a more direct role in the company’s product plans. Continue reading
Fashion Victim: The 1981-83 Pierre Cardin Evolution I
French-Italian designer Pierre Cardin found worldwide fame with his exuberant approach to women’s fashion, but the skills didn’t necessarily cross over to the automotive world. Continue reading