Features HAMB ERA PROTOTYPES

Can`t forget the Paxton Phoenix

 

Concept to reality, 1956 "Golden Dolphin Bus", Turin, Italy;







Cadillac ХР-840 Eldorado Fastback, 1965

 

Cadillac La Salle II Roadster, 1955

 

1933 V16 Cadillac Aerodynamic Coupe



1964 GM Bison Gas turbine




1954 Desoto

 

Corvette SR2






1957 SS

 

1961 Chrysler Turboflite concept














Chrysler’s Newport and Thunderbolt

 

1955 Chrysler Falcon






1955 Chrysler Turbine








1936 Chrysler Airflow prototype

 

1961 Tempest Monte Carlo fitted with 195ci Pontiac four cylinder engine (1/2 389ci) and a Mickey Thompson supercharger system (GMC 3-71 blower) fed by a Carter AFB 4 barrel carburetor adapted to the blower with a special 90-degree elbow.















1961 Pontiac Monte Carlo 2 Door Convertible Concept Car (XP-741) fitted with 215ci BOP aluminum V8

 

1958 Plymouth Tornado Concept It was originally grey, later apparently customized and modified into a show car.
There's been a fair bit of conjecture over the years as to it's providence however Forbes magazine provides some history for the 'Doubting Thomas's? When restored it was changed from red to black after being painted red somewhere in the past from grey. Either way is it a genuine concept car or a custom, is it supported by any Chrysler documents that it was in fact built by the company? The seller was adamant that he could support its providence with supporting documentation, verifying that it was in fact a Chrysler build. I've searched as have others for supporting documentation however I haven't been successful to date.

• http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=28133&start=1
• https://www.hemmings.com/blog/index...he-block-again/comment-page-1/#comment-311486
• https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2006/10/27/not-a-concept-more-an-abomination/
  
• http://trombinoscar.com/concept/tornado5801.html

1960 Plymouth XNR concept car

 

1954 Plymouth Belmont




https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2010/02/11/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1954-plymouth-belmont/



Windshield frame and doors appear very OEM by comparison to 1960 Plymouth XNR concept car above? Makes you wonder though as it's built on factory platform and frame. Purportedly has all the original factory spot welds and markings?

 

l960 Sir Vival



At the World's Fair (Expo 58) in Brussels, Belgium. The green must be the original colour?










Hudson 6 engine














1958 World's Fair brochure


https://imgur.com/a/Zr4qD


http://www.joesherlock.com/Car-Musings4.html

 

What about some Russian prototypes

1933 Gaz




1950 M-20 Pobeda Sport




1951 Torpedo-GAZ, based on the Pobieda M-20, had a tubular skeleton in duraluminium




1951 Cyclops-like ZIS-112 with a single headlamp and an experimental 6005 cc engine, would do 126 mph (204 kmh)






1954 GAZ TR "Arrow", with a jet engine, but only reached the speed of 185 mph (300 km/h) due to the lack of high-speed tires and special route.

 

What about a couple more Russian concepts

1956 Moskvitch G2, an aerodynamic sports car concept, once reached the speed of 139 mph (223 kmh). Appears there were two (2) versions, closed cockpit with rear spats for aerodynamics and a roadster version with open cockpit?



Not a HAMB era car however it may be well received, a 1969 people mover or cargo van with skids for snow and wheels for roads. Love the rear mounted radial engine with propeller

 

Ford XP2000
It was never built full size until someone decided to tackle the project themselves.
http://www.andysaunders.net/x-2000/

 

1963 Ford twister dragster

 

Re; XP2000....I have a new hero.

 

1959 Cadillac Cyclone

 

The Cyclone at the Detroit Autorama in 2016


Roo

 

1959 Cadillac Starlight concept car by Pininfarina






The 57 is genuine and I just came across the 55. I wonder if there ever was a 56?
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/chevy-fleetline-concept-car.1010174/#post-11405885

 

• http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/a/allender/allender.htm;
• https://www.motortrend.com/news/12q2-1956-1957-chevrolet-el-morocco/;
• https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2008/02/03/sia-flashback-el-morocco-and-big-wheels-at-goodyear/; and
  
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_El_Morocco

1956 CHEVROLET EL MOROCCO
Price when new $3250

1957 CHEVROLET EL MOROCCO
Price when new 2-door hardtop/convertible: $3650 (est, with A/C) $3275

 

I know....Too new...But what a great idea.

 

Ford Falcon styling exercise

 

1961 Chrysler Turboflite

 

1965 Olds 442 Cutlass Show Car

 

1955 Olds 88 Delta

 

1956 Olds golden Rocket

 

Ghia bodied Mopar

 

1955 Buick Wildcat III

 

1955 Cadillac La Salle II Hardtop Sedan

 

Ford Ranger II