#Carrozzeria Coggiola

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Opel Sylvia GT Concept, 1973, by Coggiola. Designed by Trevor Fiore and built by Carrozzeria Coggiola of Turin as a proposed replacement for Opel's GT. After being shown at the Turin motor show, the project did not progress beyond the prototype 

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Mercedes-Benz C112 - Mercedes-Benz Museum Stuttgart The Mercedes-Benz C112 was an experimental mid-engine concept car built in 1991 by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as a test bed, similar to the later versions of the C111. Despite using the same chassis code, it was not related to the W112 series of limousines and coupes of the 1960s. The C112 was intended to be the road-legal counterpart of the Sauber-built C11 Group C prototype race car developed for the 1990 World Sports-Prototype Championship. Features and specifications: The C112 was equipped with the new 6.0-litre (5,987cc) M120 V12 engine, with peak power of 300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp) and peak torque of 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft). The body was built by the Italian coach builder Carrozzeria Coggiola on the chassis supplied by Mercedes-Benz. The use of pop-up headlamps, a common feature on sports cars at that time was avoided as it increased drag and created aerodynamic turbulence, two fixed units with clear lenses and transparent fairings were used while the fog lamps and indicator lamps were integrated into the front bumper, made from Kevlar. An electronically controlled front spoiler was integrated into the funnel-shaped underwing inlet located under the front bumper's air-intake. A notable feature of the car were the gullwing doors, giving a nod to the iconic 300 SL. Door opening was servo-assisted by hydraulic cylinders positioned under the roof. The doors were designed in such a way that they could be bent open in case of a roll-over.  #mercedes #mercedesbenz #mercedesc112 #midengine #v12engine #experimental #mercedeslife #mercedeslifestyle #mercedesheritage #classiccars #classiccar #luxurycars #traveling #travelgram #travel #enjoyinglife #carmuseum #museum #museums #mercedesmuseum #c112 #carrozzeriacoggiola #rarecars #vintagecars #sportcars #supercars #photooftheday #history #carhistory #prototype (at Mercedes-Benz Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoF5JxkovIE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My last post (on LI) was a re-circ of a cool #MotorTrend piece on the GT prowess of a 1967 #Maserati #Ghibli, designed by an 18-year old Giorgetto #Giugiaro when he was just hitting his stride at #Carrozzeria #Ghia. Consequently this 1969 #Farago CF428, just shown at the #PebbleBeach #Concours D’Elegance #2017 in their special class for one-off #DreamCars, may appear to have common #designDNA. Yet the CF 428, so named for designer Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, was penned by Farago when he left Ghia to start Carrozzeria Coggiola, with the CF 428 as their first commission from none other than John DeLorean, then Pontiac’s chief. Farago was involved with the Dual Ghia and later, the Saab Sonett III with Coggiola, while the #DeLorean car design of "Back to the Future" fame is credited to Giugiaro’s ‘folded paper’ phase. The CF 428’s powerful, serene elegance is defined by crisply thin surface transitions contained within large, elegantly simple curves as they cut out a sporting silhouette with boomerang-like tension anchored by its long hood. While more fine-boned than Aston GTs of the era, the CF 428 was prescient of that fresh 70’s appeal - juxtaposing muscle-y sport in finely architected tweed. It was shown by Frank Campanale of Orchard Lake, Michigan. (And of course Pebble Beach is VERY exclusive about the cars they’ll exhibit, only once, if shown exclusively…) #carculture #carphiles #carphotos #cardesign #VirtualMuseumofDesign #VMOD #pebbleconcours2017 #2017Pebble #2017concours #carmuseum #CustomPontiac #conceptcar #prototype

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Eight Favorite “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

While we love seeing all of the cars on display each year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we especially enjoy the special classes that change from year to year. This year, the most imaginative class was themed “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” and featured a variety of vehicles that shared a common theme: each vehicle was built in America and each was the product of an individual designer’s own imagination. The class was curated by legendary automotive journalist, historian, and Pebble Beach class judge, Ken Gross.

We profiled two of these cars, the 1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster and the 1964 Reactor by Gene Winfield, in our August 2017 issue, but we decided to show them to you again alongside some of their fellow class entrants on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster

Built as a glimpse at what could have been the future of hot rodding, the XR-6 was built by LeRoi “Tex” Smith during his stint at Hot Rod magazine. With a chassis cobbled together in Smith’s garage, power from a Dodge “slant six” engine and only a whiff of the 1927 Ford Model T body used in the design, the XR-6 was about as unconventional as you could get in its day. It was a winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award on its debut appearance.

1964 Reactor Gene Winfield Custom Coupe

Gene Winfield had already built quite a name for himself as a car customizer by the time he started work on the Reactor. Using aluminum shaping skills that he honed on the XR-6, he created this show car on the chassis of a Citroen ID with a turbocharged engine from a Chevrolet Corvair. It would later star in three 1960s television shows: “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and “Bewitched.”

1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe

A follow up to Richard Bosley’s homebuilt Bosley Mark I, a car that not only captivated the hearts of enthusiasts, but was also used by its creator as a daily driver, the Mark II Interstate was based on a Corvette chassis. Under the hood sits a 345-hp Pontiac V-8 paired to a Corvette transmission. The car’s Interstate moniker comes from its intended use to explore the myriad American freeways that were being developed by this time.

1965 Bugatti Type 101C Virgil Exner Ghia Roadster

Many brands, especially in Europe, struggled to return to their pre-war strength in the wake of the devastation caused by World War II. Bugatti was one of those brands and after numerous attempts to relaunch the company with several custom bodied, pre-war Type 57 chassis, the Bugatti marque was still floundering. This car’s exterior was designed by superstar designer Virgil Exner using the final chassis produced, while the interior was designed by his son, Virgil Jr. Exner kept the car for several years after its made its debut at the 1965 Turin motor show, but drove it rarely.

1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe

A joint project by former Ghia designers Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, the Farago CF 428 was built for John Z. DeLorean while he was head of Pontiac. Farago and Coggliola had formed their own carrozzeria (coachbuilding shop) in Turin in 1966 and were developing concepts for various automakers in an attempt to drum up some business. This car was supposed to convince Pontiac that an Italian-designed model would be good for its bottom line–an ill-fated effort, for the most part.

1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype

Alex Tremulis is perhaps best known for his work to make the Tucker 48’s design production-ready, but this Gyro-X is at least as interesting a design. Gyro Transport Systems in California asked Tremulis to design this prototype using a hydraulically driven gyroscope to keep the car upright. Drive power came from a 1.3-liter Mini engine and while the concept worked, it never went into production. The training wheels on either side keep the primarily two-wheeled vehicle from falling over while the gyroscope is warming up.

1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster

A Herb Adams creation while an engineer at Pontiac, the Vivant was inspired by the trio of Alfa Romeo/Bertone B.A.T. concepts and uses a space frame chassis and hand-formed sheet metal. A 370-cubic-inch Pontiac V-8 development engine provides forward momentum and after the cars numerous show appearances in the 1960s, the Vivant dropped out of the public eye. It was discovered in 2009 and subsequently restored.

1960 DiDia 150 “Bobby Darin” Coupe

Andrew DiDia was a clothing designer, but that didn’t stop him from wanting his very own dream car. In 1953, he decided to build this striking coupe, using help from Chrysler designer Edward V. Francoise and Detroit-based concept car builder, Clarkaiser. The project would take until 1960 to complete at a total cost of approximately $94,000. Fortunately for DiDia, none other than crooner Bobby Darin took a liking to the outrageous machine and bought it for $150,000, keeping it until his death. It currently resides in the St. Louis Museum of Transportation.

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Eight Favorite “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

While we love seeing all of the cars on display each year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we especially enjoy the special classes that change from year to year. This year, the most imaginative class was themed “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” and featured a variety of vehicles that shared a common theme: each vehicle was built in America and each was the product of an individual designer’s own imagination. The class was curated by legendary automotive journalist, historian, and Pebble Beach class judge, Ken Gross.

We profiled two of these cars, the 1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster and the 1964 Reactor by Gene Winfield, in our August 2017 issue, but we decided to show them to you again alongside some of their fellow class entrants on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster

Built as a glimpse at what could have been the future of hot rodding, the XR-6 was built by LeRoi “Tex” Smith during his stint at Hot Rod magazine. With a chassis cobbled together in Smith’s garage, power from a Dodge “slant six” engine and only a whiff of the 1927 Ford Model T body used in the design, the XR-6 was about as unconventional as you could get in its day. It was a winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award on its debut appearance.

1964 Reactor Gene Winfield Custom Coupe

Gene Winfield had already built quite a name for himself as a car customizer by the time he started work on the Reactor. Using aluminum shaping skills that he honed on the XR-6, he created this show car on the chassis of a Citroen ID with a turbocharged engine from a Chevrolet Corvair. It would later star in three 1960s television shows: “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and “Bewitched.”

1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe

A follow up to Richard Bosley’s homebuilt Bosley Mark I, a car that not only captivated the hearts of enthusiasts, but was also used by its creator as a daily driver, the Mark II Interstate was based on a Corvette chassis. Under the hood sits a 345-hp Pontiac V-8 paired to a Corvette transmission. The car’s Interstate moniker comes from its intended use to explore the myriad American freeways that were being developed by this time.

1965 Bugatti Type 101C Virgil Exner Ghia Roadster

Many brands, especially in Europe, struggled to return to their pre-war strength in the wake of the devastation caused by World War II. Bugatti was one of those brands and after numerous attempts to relaunch the company with several custom bodied, pre-war Type 57 chassis, the Bugatti marque was still floundering. This car’s exterior was designed by superstar designer Virgil Exner using the final chassis produced, while the interior was designed by his son, Virgil Jr. Exner kept the car for several years after its made its debut at the 1965 Turin motor show, but drove it rarely.

1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe

A joint project by former Ghia designers Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, the Farago CF 428 was built for John Z. DeLorean while he was head of Pontiac. Farago and Coggliola had formed their own carrozzeria (coachbuilding shop) in Turin in 1966 and were developing concepts for various automakers in an attempt to drum up some business. This car was supposed to convince Pontiac that an Italian-designed model would be good for its bottom line–an ill-fated effort, for the most part.

1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype

Alex Tremulis is perhaps best known for his work to make the Tucker 48’s design production-ready, but this Gyro-X is at least as interesting a design. Gyro Transport Systems in California asked Tremulis to design this prototype using a hydraulically driven gyroscope to keep the car upright. Drive power came from a 1.3-liter Mini engine and while the concept worked, it never went into production. The training wheels on either side keep the primarily two-wheeled vehicle from falling over while the gyroscope is warming up.

1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster

A Herb Adams creation while an engineer at Pontiac, the Vivant was inspired by the trio of Alfa Romeo/Bertone B.A.T. concepts and uses a space frame chassis and hand-formed sheet metal. A 370-cubic-inch Pontiac V-8 development engine provides forward momentum and after the cars numerous show appearances in the 1960s, the Vivant dropped out of the public eye. It was discovered in 2009 and subsequently restored.

1960 DiDia 150 “Bobby Darin” Coupe

Andrew DiDia was a clothing designer, but that didn’t stop him from wanting his very own dream car. In 1953, he decided to build this striking coupe, using help from Chrysler designer Edward V. Francoise and Detroit-based concept car builder, Clarkaiser. The project would take until 1960 to complete at a total cost of approximately $94,000. Fortunately for DiDia, none other than crooner Bobby Darin took a liking to the outrageous machine and bought it for $150,000, keeping it until his death. It currently resides in the St. Louis Museum of Transportation.

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Eight Favorite “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

While we love seeing all of the cars on display each year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we especially enjoy the special classes that change from year to year. This year, the most imaginative class was themed “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” and featured a variety of vehicles that shared a common theme: each vehicle was built in America and each was the product of an individual designer’s own imagination. The class was curated by legendary automotive journalist, historian, and Pebble Beach class judge, Ken Gross.

We profiled two of these cars, the 1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster and the 1964 Reactor by Gene Winfield, in our August 2017 issue, but we decided to show them to you again alongside some of their fellow class entrants on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster

Built as a glimpse at what could have been the future of hot rodding, the XR-6 was built by LeRoi “Tex” Smith during his stint at Hot Rod magazine. With a chassis cobbled together in Smith’s garage, power from a Dodge “slant six” engine and only a whiff of the 1927 Ford Model T body used in the design, the XR-6 was about as unconventional as you could get in its day. It was a winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award on its debut appearance.

1964 Reactor Gene Winfield Custom Coupe

Gene Winfield had already built quite a name for himself as a car customizer by the time he started work on the Reactor. Using aluminum shaping skills that he honed on the XR-6, he created this show car on the chassis of a Citroen ID with a turbocharged engine from a Chevrolet Corvair. It would later star in three 1960s television shows: “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and “Bewitched.”

1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe

A follow up to Richard Bosley’s homebuilt Bosley Mark I, a car that not only captivated the hearts of enthusiasts, but was also used by its creator as a daily driver, the Mark II Interstate was based on a Corvette chassis. Under the hood sits a 345-hp Pontiac V-8 paired to a Corvette transmission. The car’s Interstate moniker comes from its intended use to explore the myriad American freeways that were being developed by this time.

1965 Bugatti Type 101C Virgil Exner Ghia Roadster

Many brands, especially in Europe, struggled to return to their pre-war strength in the wake of the devastation caused by World War II. Bugatti was one of those brands and after numerous attempts to relaunch the company with several custom bodied, pre-war Type 57 chassis, the Bugatti marque was still floundering. This car’s exterior was designed by superstar designer Virgil Exner using the final chassis produced, while the interior was designed by his son, Virgil Jr. Exner kept the car for several years after its made its debut at the 1965 Turin motor show, but drove it rarely.

1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe

A joint project by former Ghia designers Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, the Farago CF 428 was built for John Z. DeLorean while he was head of Pontiac. Farago and Coggliola had formed their own carrozzeria (coachbuilding shop) in Turin in 1966 and were developing concepts for various automakers in an attempt to drum up some business. This car was supposed to convince Pontiac that an Italian-designed model would be good for its bottom line–an ill-fated effort, for the most part.

1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype

Alex Tremulis is perhaps best known for his work to make the Tucker 48’s design production-ready, but this Gyro-X is at least as interesting a design. Gyro Transport Systems in California asked Tremulis to design this prototype using a hydraulically driven gyroscope to keep the car upright. Drive power came from a 1.3-liter Mini engine and while the concept worked, it never went into production. The training wheels on either side keep the primarily two-wheeled vehicle from falling over while the gyroscope is warming up.

1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster

A Herb Adams creation while an engineer at Pontiac, the Vivant was inspired by the trio of Alfa Romeo/Bertone B.A.T. concepts and uses a space frame chassis and hand-formed sheet metal. A 370-cubic-inch Pontiac V-8 development engine provides forward momentum and after the cars numerous show appearances in the 1960s, the Vivant dropped out of the public eye. It was discovered in 2009 and subsequently restored.

1960 DiDia 150 “Bobby Darin” Coupe

Andrew DiDia was a clothing designer, but that didn’t stop him from wanting his very own dream car. In 1953, he decided to build this striking coupe, using help from Chrysler designer Edward V. Francoise and Detroit-based concept car builder, Clarkaiser. The project would take until 1960 to complete at a total cost of approximately $94,000. Fortunately for DiDia, none other than crooner Bobby Darin took a liking to the outrageous machine and bought it for $150,000, keeping it until his death. It currently resides in the St. Louis Museum of Transportation.

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Eight Favorite “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

While we love seeing all of the cars on display each year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we especially enjoy the special classes that change from year to year. This year, the most imaginative class was themed “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” and featured a variety of vehicles that shared a common theme: each vehicle was built in America and each was the product of an individual designer’s own imagination. The class was curated by legendary automotive journalist, historian, and Pebble Beach class judge, Ken Gross.

We profiled two of these cars, the 1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster and the 1964 Reactor by Gene Winfield, in our August 2017 issue, but we decided to show them to you again alongside some of their fellow class entrants on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster

Built as a glimpse at what could have been the future of hot rodding, the XR-6 was built by LeRoi “Tex” Smith during his stint at Hot Rod magazine. With a chassis cobbled together in Smith’s garage, power from a Dodge “slant six” engine and only a whiff of the 1927 Ford Model T body used in the design, the XR-6 was about as unconventional as you could get in its day. It was a winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award on its debut appearance.

1964 Reactor Gene Winfield Custom Coupe

Gene Winfield had already built quite a name for himself as a car customizer by the time he started work on the Reactor. Using aluminum shaping skills that he honed on the XR-6, he created this show car on the chassis of a Citroen ID with a turbocharged engine from a Chevrolet Corvair. It would later star in three 1960s television shows: “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and “Bewitched.”

1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe

A follow up to Richard Bosley’s homebuilt Bosley Mark I, a car that not only captivated the hearts of enthusiasts, but was also used by its creator as a daily driver, the Mark II Interstate was based on a Corvette chassis. Under the hood sits a 345-hp Pontiac V-8 paired to a Corvette transmission. The car’s Interstate moniker comes from its intended use to explore the myriad American freeways that were being developed by this time.

1965 Bugatti Type 101C Virgil Exner Ghia Roadster

Many brands, especially in Europe, struggled to return to their pre-war strength in the wake of the devastation caused by World War II. Bugatti was one of those brands and after numerous attempts to relaunch the company with several custom bodied, pre-war Type 57 chassis, the Bugatti marque was still floundering. This car’s exterior was designed by superstar designer Virgil Exner using the final chassis produced, while the interior was designed by his son, Virgil Jr. Exner kept the car for several years after its made its debut at the 1965 Turin motor show, but drove it rarely.

1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe

A joint project by former Ghia designers Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, the Farago CF 428 was built for John Z. DeLorean while he was head of Pontiac. Farago and Coggliola had formed their own carrozzeria (coachbuilding shop) in Turin in 1966 and were developing concepts for various automakers in an attempt to drum up some business. This car was supposed to convince Pontiac that an Italian-designed model would be good for its bottom line–an ill-fated effort, for the most part.

1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype

Alex Tremulis is perhaps best known for his work to make the Tucker 48’s design production-ready, but this Gyro-X is at least as interesting a design. Gyro Transport Systems in California asked Tremulis to design this prototype using a hydraulically driven gyroscope to keep the car upright. Drive power came from a 1.3-liter Mini engine and while the concept worked, it never went into production. The training wheels on either side keep the primarily two-wheeled vehicle from falling over while the gyroscope is warming up.

1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster

A Herb Adams creation while an engineer at Pontiac, the Vivant was inspired by the trio of Alfa Romeo/Bertone B.A.T. concepts and uses a space frame chassis and hand-formed sheet metal. A 370-cubic-inch Pontiac V-8 development engine provides forward momentum and after the cars numerous show appearances in the 1960s, the Vivant dropped out of the public eye. It was discovered in 2009 and subsequently restored.

1960 DiDia 150 “Bobby Darin” Coupe

Andrew DiDia was a clothing designer, but that didn’t stop him from wanting his very own dream car. In 1953, he decided to build this striking coupe, using help from Chrysler designer Edward V. Francoise and Detroit-based concept car builder, Clarkaiser. The project would take until 1960 to complete at a total cost of approximately $94,000. Fortunately for DiDia, none other than crooner Bobby Darin took a liking to the outrageous machine and bought it for $150,000, keeping it until his death. It currently resides in the St. Louis Museum of Transportation.

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Alpine A310 Special by Coggiola, 1972. The was Carrozzeria Coggiola’s proposal for a new generation Alpine sports coupé.  It was presented at the 1972 Paris Motor Show. The wheelbase was extended to provide accomodation for 4 passengers but Renault rejected the concept 

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Volvo 1800 ESC Viking, 1972, by Coggiola. A reminder of the Italian coach builder’s proposal for an updated 1800S 

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Honda Lady Concept, 1974, by Coggiola. A “shooting brake” prototype based on the 1st generation Civic. Apparently Carrozzeria Coggiola made 3 copies but only one is known to have survived to the present day

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Fiat Punto Surf, 1994, by Coggiola. A sporting pick-up version of the Punto

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Eight Favorite “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

While we love seeing all of the cars on display each year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we especially enjoy the special classes that change from year to year. This year, the most imaginative class was themed “American Dream Cars of the 1960s” and featured a variety of vehicles that shared a common theme: each vehicle was built in America and each was the product of an individual designer’s own imagination. The class was curated by legendary automotive journalist, historian, and Pebble Beach class judge, Ken Gross.

We profiled two of these cars, the 1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster and the 1964 Reactor by Gene Winfield, in our August 2017 issue, but we decided to show them to you again alongside some of their fellow class entrants on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Course.

1963 XR-6 Tex Smith Roadster

Built as a glimpse at what could have been the future of hot rodding, the XR-6 was built by LeRoi “Tex” Smith during his stint at Hot Rod magazine. With a chassis cobbled together in Smith’s garage, power from a Dodge “slant six” engine and only a whiff of the 1927 Ford Model T body used in the design, the XR-6 was about as unconventional as you could get in its day. It was a winner of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award on its debut appearance.

1964 Reactor Gene Winfield Custom Coupe

Gene Winfield had already built quite a name for himself as a car customizer by the time he started work on the Reactor. Using aluminum shaping skills that he honed on the XR-6, he created this show car on the chassis of a Citroen ID with a turbocharged engine from a Chevrolet Corvair. It would later star in three 1960s television shows: “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and “Bewitched.”

1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe

A follow up to Richard Bosley’s homebuilt Bosley Mark I, a car that not only captivated the hearts of enthusiasts, but was also used by its creator as a daily driver, the Mark II Interstate was based on a Corvette chassis. Under the hood sits a 345-hp Pontiac V-8 paired to a Corvette transmission. The car’s Interstate moniker comes from its intended use to explore the myriad American freeways that were being developed by this time.

1965 Bugatti Type 101C Virgil Exner Ghia Roadster

Many brands, especially in Europe, struggled to return to their pre-war strength in the wake of the devastation caused by World War II. Bugatti was one of those brands and after numerous attempts to relaunch the company with several custom bodied, pre-war Type 57 chassis, the Bugatti marque was still floundering. This car’s exterior was designed by superstar designer Virgil Exner using the final chassis produced, while the interior was designed by his son, Virgil Jr. Exner kept the car for several years after its made its debut at the 1965 Turin motor show, but drove it rarely.

1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe

A joint project by former Ghia designers Paul Farago and Sergio Coggiola, the Farago CF 428 was built for John Z. DeLorean while he was head of Pontiac. Farago and Coggliola had formed their own carrozzeria (coachbuilding shop) in Turin in 1966 and were developing concepts for various automakers in an attempt to drum up some business. This car was supposed to convince Pontiac that an Italian-designed model would be good for its bottom line–an ill-fated effort, for the most part.

1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype

Alex Tremulis is perhaps best known for his work to make the Tucker 48’s design production-ready, but this Gyro-X is at least as interesting a design. Gyro Transport Systems in California asked Tremulis to design this prototype using a hydraulically driven gyroscope to keep the car upright. Drive power came from a 1.3-liter Mini engine and while the concept worked, it never went into production. The training wheels on either side keep the primarily two-wheeled vehicle from falling over while the gyroscope is warming up.

1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster

A Herb Adams creation while an engineer at Pontiac, the Vivant was inspired by the trio of Alfa Romeo/Bertone B.A.T. concepts and uses a space frame chassis and hand-formed sheet metal. A 370-cubic-inch Pontiac V-8 development engine provides forward momentum and after the cars numerous show appearances in the 1960s, the Vivant dropped out of the public eye. It was discovered in 2009 and subsequently restored.

1960 DiDia 150 “Bobby Darin” Coupe

Andrew DiDia was a clothing designer, but that didn’t stop him from wanting his very own dream car. In 1953, he decided to build this striking coupe, using help from Chrysler designer Edward V. Francoise and Detroit-based concept car builder, Clarkaiser. The project would take until 1960 to complete at a total cost of approximately $94,000. Fortunately for DiDia, none other than crooner Bobby Darin took a liking to the outrageous machine and bought it for $150,000, keeping it until his death. It currently resides in the St. Louis Museum of Transportation.

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Coggiola T-Rex, 2000. A super-sized (5.35M, nearly 18ft long, ) SUV based on a Hummer H1 chassis powered by a 6.5 litre turbo-diesel engine. Coggiola planned to build a limited edition of 50 though it seems they never did

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Coggiola Volvo Concept, 1988. Carrozzeria Coggiola had worked with Volvo in the 70s on a proposal for a replacement for the 1800ES. In 1988 they produced this prototype Volvo estate, I’ve been unable to source a image of the car from the front, if anybody has seen one please let me know