The significance of a second hydrogen powered concept car making its debut. by Wallace Wyss - To get public enthusiasm going for hydrogen cars, there needed to be something sexy. And it's here, the Apricale, developed by United … [Read more...]
The Alfa Romeo Canguro From a Mouse House to a Classic
April 26, 2021 By 4 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - If they ever have a theme of Giorgetto Giugiaro's best designs at Pebble Beach or Amelia Island, I'd nominate the Alfa Romeo Canguro (kangaroos). It was built on the tube chassis of the lightweight Alfa Romeo TZ. Now Alfa has … [Read more...]
Rarities: A One-Off Ferrari
April 9, 2021 By 4 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - What is the essence of a Ferrari? I mean if you boil it down, what can you take off a Ferrari and still have a running car that still is a Ferrari? I think this custom from a few years ago is one answer to that question. … [Read more...]
Forgotten Concept Cars: The Chrysler Lamborghini Portofino
April 7, 2021 By 5 Comments
Chrysler's first attempt at an exotic... by Wallace Wyss - Chrysler, having turned the corner and making money in the late '80s, got ambitious to be All Things to All Men and that included building an exotic car, showing the Eye-talians how to … [Read more...]
The Genesis Electric Concept Shows Genesis Could Be a Styling Leader
April 5, 2021 By 4 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - This Genesis X prototype, unveiled recently, is only a concept but if it reaches reality on the road, it sets a new standard for Korean design. The design does not look like it comes from a company that has made only five … [Read more...]
A Shelby Cobra Comes Back
March 25, 2021 By 1 Comment
For one guy at least... by Wallace Wyss - The 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept was built during the last hurrah of Shelby at Ford, when he had been brought back as a spokesman. No one had better credentials as far as creating exciting cars. … [Read more...]
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