The rarely known figure of the Ferrari F40's forerunner racing car

Rare ONES As we all know, the Italian prancing horse logoed automaker is very sticked with many high-performance car products and world's sports racing since its early founding years. You can named it there're many high performance steds made by this Italian automotive breder emerged to race in various racing events to these days.

The Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA is the first non-monoposto Ferrari to have a carbon kevlar composite body on a tubular frame built and developed by Michelotto based on a design sketch made by Boniolo Design in 1981. (Picture from: AllcarIndex)

Moreover it was the 1970s to 1980s the Maranello-based manufacturer was in an intense competition atmosphere that required huge funding and the necessary technical, logistical demands as well to compete in the top echelons of Formula One at the time.

This 1980s FIA Group B racing car was designated Ferrari 308 GT/M, with the “M” denoting Michelotto. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Thus, in other racing events, Ferrari is not seen taking part officially, and is only represented by a row of racing cars specially made by a number of coachbuilders who have been approved by those prancing horse logoed automaker to built several racing cars based on Ferrari's production version car models.

The Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA's body was purposefully aggressive with short front and rear overhangs. (Picture from: Saxonparts)

And one of those coachbuilders was Carrozzieri Michelotto which known before prepared many rally winning Lancia Stratos, fitted with the same engine as the Dino 246. And another racing cars was built by this Padova-based small officina of that periods which also not less phenomenal, but not much was known to the public before named Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA.

The Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA featured with the mid-mounted V8 engine turned from the road-car’s transverse placement to a new longitudinal position within the tubular chassis for ease of access to the engine and gearbox. (Picture from: Saxonparts)

This is the first non-monoposto Ferrari to have a carbon kevlar composite body on a tubular frame built and developed by Michelotto based on a design sketch made by Boniolo Design in 1981. The racing car intended to be competed in the FIA ​​Group B by taking the basic Ferrari 308 GTB concept to the extreme with the mid-mounted V8 engine turned from the road-car’s transverse placement to a new longitudinal position within the tubular chassis for ease of access to the engine and gearbox.

The Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA also featured with radically flared rear fenders, a tall rear wing, and plenty of cooling vents. (Picture from: MenuDeiMotori.eu)

Furthermore the car powered by an 3-litre V8 engine, fitted with four-valve per cylinder heads, Bosch K-Jetronic injection and dry sump, developed 310 bhp at 8,000 rpm. The transmission consisted of a very fast non-syncro five-speed gearbox and a limited slip (80 ZF rear end). The ventilated discs were fitted with four-piston Brembo calipers and the power assistance had been removed.

The Ferrari 308 GT/M IMSA only raced once at the 1984 Monza International Rally, which the car should be out of race earlier after had suffered technical problems. (Picture from: UltimateCarPage)

It is thought that three of these cars were constructed during 1984 to 1986, two were constructed by Carrozzieri Michelotto themselves and a further car was assembled in the Netherlands from parts. The only race that they contested was the 1984 Monza International Rally, which the car should be out of race earlier after had suffered technical problems which put it out of serious running further.

Despite this, the 308 IMSA stands out in the annals of Ferrari as one of the important sted models because it is directly related to the birth of several models such as the 288 GTO followed by 288 GTO Evoluzione and the end as the key to the styling of the Ferrari F40. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MICHELOTTO | CHRISTIES | SAXONPARTS ]

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The magnificent 7 of the past-made weird futuristic cars

Weird ONES Mass-production car models may seen such ordinary thing in the eyes of automotive lovers who have different imagination, so they felt the need to show the car or vehicle considered unique and special to their eyes. No wonder if there are many eccentric minded builder and modificators whose make their futuristic dream cars come true alone without any supports or helping from automotive manufacturers.

Have You seen this past-made weird futuristic visioned vehicle? (Picture from: MessyNessy)

It should be noted, all of the vehicles below were really existed, even some of them could be driven and legally used to run on the public roads. Here's the seven most weirdest cars of all the time might you've never known or seen before;

1. 1938 Phantom Corsair

This is a six-passenger 2-door sedan prototype called the Phantom Corsair, it was designed by Rust Heinz and Maurice Schwartz, then built by the Bohman & Schwartz coachbuilding company in Pasadena, California in 1938. Although sometimes dismissed as a failure because it never entered production, the Corsair is regarded as ahead of its time because of its futuristic features, and styling cues such as faired-in fenders and a low profile.

1938 Phantom Corsair designed by Rust Heinz and Maurice Schwartz, then built in 1938 by the Bohman & Schwartz. (Picture from: AmazingCars)

The Corsair futuristic-styled bodywork built on the chassis taken from a Cord 810 and large enough to seat six individuals inside its cabin. To propel this rather large vehicle, a Lycoming V8 engine was fitted that displaced 289 cubic-inches capable to burst power of 190 horsepower, so allowing the Phantom Corsair to reach 115 mph. While to keep the car in the driver control, there's a drum brakes on all four corners to slow the vehicle.

2. 1942 L'Oeuf Electrique
This is an electrical classic three-wheeled vehicle called L'Oeuf Electrique (means 'Electric Egg') It was made in 1942 by a French artists, industrial designers, and an engineer as well, Paul Arzens. Reportedly, this weird looking car made during the German occupation of Northern France so that caused lack of the fuel, by considering such condition then forced Arzens to go all-electric by converting its conventional gasoline drivetrain to an electric motor. 

1942 L'Oeuf Electrique by Paul Arzens. (Picture from: Supercars.net)

When created, this three-wheeled electric classic vehicle intended to be personal used vehicle in future. Therefore, this electric bubble car which made him to be the first person who made small car post the war. Since this electrical classic vehicle appeared, it continues to be an inspiration for many to develop the similar ones until now.

3. 1948 Timbs Special Roadster

This is Timbs Special Roadster designed and built by Norman E. Timbs by himself in 1948. The sleek roadster has mostly aluminum bodywork built on top of a steel chassis and it need almost two years for completion with the cost of $10,000 at the time. The roadster design was actually very simple, free of any gaudy, over-designed adornment. 

1948 Timbs Special Roadster by Norman E. Timbs. (Picture from: Autoweek)

To keep the shape clean, no doors were cut out of the body. So to access the cabin, it's simply just hop into it. Furthermore, this slick streamlined roadster was powered by a Buick Super 8 drivetrain which allowed it to run up to a top speed of 120 mph, well that's a quite fast for its day.

4. 1950 Wing Tank Special

Here's the jet-inspired custom car called the Wing Tank Special built in an early 1950s by US Air Force Lt.Col. Edward Richer in England. He used a Ford Anglia chassis plus parts from a Chevy and an Austin, while the side-tanks came off a Lockheed T-33 jet trainer.

1950 Wing Tank Special by US-Air Force Lt.Col. Edward Richer. (Picture from: QuirkyRides)

As you can see the Wing Tank Special is a compact two-seater unique shaped vehicle inspired by jet-plane which was a trend at that time to display the future vehicle vision.

5. 1955 Almar's Space Race Dream Car

The following unique car known as the Almar's Space Race Dream Car was built in 1955 by Almar Nordhaug, a Norwegian who lives in Tórshavn, Faroe Island. He built the car while working at a barrel factory in there, and helped by his colleagues from the barrel factory. The overall design of the Almar's car is very similar to the 1954 Ford FX-Atmos concept car, and we believe it becomes an inspiration during its development.

Almar's Dream Car in the day as it arrived in Norway back in 1957. (Picture from: Facebook)

Furthermore, this car is built on a Vauxhall Cresta chassis complete with its engine and drive system. Then the body is built in a handmade and uniquely, it using an airplane cockpit cover functioned as the roof. This 2-seater unique-shaped car also had the gullwing doors to stand out prominently so that it will always make people immediately look at when it is passing the streets.

6. 1955 Galileo Concept

The appearance of the unique car called the Galileo Concept, since it was first shown to the public in 1957, is indeed very interesting and is still able to invite the admiration of those who see it today. The unique-shaped car was built by an unknown American automaker named Joseph Galileo.

1957 Galileo Concept is a trully stunning jet-inspired show car of 1950s. (Picture from: QuirkyRides)

He built this dream car using a frame taken from 1949 Ford, but the fiberglass body was all made by Galileo himself. He made molds of wood and plaster and shaped the car, complete with gullwing doors. The shape of the bumper is uniquely designed so that it features a jet-themed intakes that is the epitome of 1950s futuristic style on the front, then the car is powered by an Oldsmobile 'Rocket' V8 engine that's such a perfect match in both name and technology for the car.

7. 1968 Pussycar Automodule 

This is an eccentrics vehicle design called the Pussycar Automodule, and was one unique retro creation designed by Jean Pierre Ponthieu to be the vision of the future vehicle. The Pussycar Automodule seem like spherical-shaped vehicle described as 'The Car of the Year 2000,' built to be a sort of promotional purposed vehicle, and launched in 1968.

1968 Pussycar Automodule by Jean Pierre Ponthieu, and dubbed as 'The Car of the Year 2000'. (Picture from: MessyNessy)

The unique car whose rear wheel is powered by a 250 cc single cylinder engine can do wheelies! Definitely no speedster, this vehicle inches forward slowly and can also turns its wheels to drive sideways or rotate in place.

Today in 2023, after 23 years have passed from 2000, we still haven't found yet a single car like this milling around the streets. One thing in certain to this day, the Pussycar Automodule remained seen as a strange car to us. 😎

Those are some futuristic design cars that are unique and weird which are the creations made by creative car designer and builder in the past, and it could be regarded as ahead of its time because of its futuristic features, and styling cues as well. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OLDCONCEPTCARS | WHICHCAR | MESSYNESSY | AMAZINGCARS | THEAUTOPIAN ]

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DeSoto Adventurer II, one of American-Italian masterpieces of the 1950s

Jewel of TIME Generally, the beauty of the four-wheeled vehicle design will be seen before entering the mass production line and is still a concept. Yes, at the concept stage, usually the car manufacturer gives everything as an effort to studi and find out the extent to which its customers will be interested in the vehicle that is being built.

The DeSoto Adventurer II Coupé Concept by Ghia and launched in the 1954. (Picture from: Silodrome)

For this reason, usually car manufacturers will collaborate with coachbuilder companies in the manufacture and development of a four-wheeled vehicle model so that later it can attract the attention of automotive enthusiasts and then take the benefits to then be applied to the production car later.

1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupé Concept built based on the DeSoto Imperial Series S19 chassis. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30NylIM)

As We can see this in a concept vehicle called DeSoto Adventurer II, which is able to look stunning in its elegant red color until today. The concept car was launched in 1954 which is one of the masterpieces ever made by Ghia in collaboration with Chrysler, one of the American automotive giants back in the 1950s. 

The DeSoto Adventurer I Concept was in a show-setting publicity photo. (Picture from: CarStyleCritic)

If you see the name Adventurer II, then maybe you are wondering whether there is the Adventurer I? Yes there is (look here), the mentioned car was built by this American automaker in the early 1950s.....

The DeSoto Adventurer II Coupé Concept by Ghia and launched in the 1954. (Picture from: Silodrome)

Actually, the car concept design is based on the Ghia-owned Supersonic design concept created by one of its automotive designer named Giovanni Savonuzzi, which was later refined by Virgil Exner to accommodate its chassis length and provide more dramatic design touches.

1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupé Concept uses a Chrysler Firepower Hemi V8 engine with displacing of 276 cu.in. to spew power of 170 hp. (Picture from: Silodrome)

As quoted from Supercars.net, the car is built on the DeSoto Imperial Series S19 chassis. Meanwhile, as its drivetrain, this concept car uses a Chrysler Firepower Hemi V8 engine with displacing of 276 cu.in. to spew power of 170 horses. This car has unique features such as a sliding sunroof that hides in the trunk area, so that it can give a convertible sensation without all the hassle, as is often the case with cloth-top.

The DeSoto Adventurer II Coupé Concept by Ghia has unique features such as a sliding sunroof that hides in the trunk area. (Picture from: Silodrome)

Until now, this concept car is still considered as one of the top 10 concept cars of all time. This is not surprising, because when it was displayed at an exhibition event in 1954, King Mohammed V of Morocco was very impressed in its beauty and immediately bought it. Since then this concept car has become one of his impressive collection cars. 

After that this concept car underwent many ownership changes and appeared several times in many exhibition events, such as the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance when it was still part of the Blackhawk Collection. Then, it reappeared on the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for the Ghia Styling class under private ownership. And finally in 2012 this concept car was ever offered and sold for over $1.4 million at an auction held by Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. *** [EKA [10102020] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG | SILODROME | SUPERCARS.NET]

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The rarest shooting brake style wrapping into the Aston Martin

Unique ONES Keep in mind that this is not the only Aston Martin that appears in the shooting brake style, as we know the Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato has also presented a similar model called the Aston Martin Virage back in 2014. 

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

Related to the shooting brake term, maybe for those of you who are unfamiliar, you might ask why this a kind car is called such that. The shooting brake term known since early as 1910 from England, when wealthy men and royalties in the country didn't have enough space in their fancy car, they ordered an aftermarket conversion with an extended cargo space to carry their buddies, dogs and shooting equipment to hunting parties, and usually made of wood. So the shooting brake became the english world for "station wagon".

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

Later the "estate" took the shooting brake's place in the dictionary, and shooting brake later became the name of a wagon-like sportscar, or a sporty 4-door car with extended roof. We can call a sporty 4 door station wagon, or a usually 2 door, 2 seater sportscar's 2 door, but 4 seater version. And their shape is usually similar to an arrow, so it isn't proper station wagons, but a sporty car with extended roof, cargo space and more seats.

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

So far, maybe we rarely or never even seen the Aston Martin model under this such appearance. Especially, unmitigation the donor car is the Aston Martin Vanquish. In short, this car creation was commissioned by an anonymous wealthy customer, who wanted his-own unique Vanquish, as well as put his initials to the car name. 

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

It became something a bit special and ambitious, this is the Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake-styled car built by Vigonza Italia based coachbuilder Quality Cars back in 2007 based on a design made by designer Francesco Boniolo through his design studio Boniolo Design.

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

The design was influenced by the coke bottle shape of the DBS as well as by British WW2 fighters such as the Spitfire and Hurricane. In appearance the car has an elongated chassis which allows a small 'suicide' tailgate to be attached to provide better access to the larger rear seats and the hatchback.

The Aston Martin Vanquish EG shooting brake version built by Quality Cars coachbuilder for anonymous customer based on design made by Francesco Boniolo. (Picture from: AstonMartins)

The coachwork has been finished in a traditional British Racing Green color and the interior is finished in lobster-tone leather by Pineider and bamboo wood finishes on the doors and dashboard. The roof, like the Rapide concept, is full-length 'Isolite' glass which can be turned frosted at the touch of a button.

As for the drivetrain, it still retains the Vanquish's V12 engine which is capable of spewing power around 456 horsepower so that it can accelerate from rest to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds and run to a top speed of around 306 kph. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTINS | QUALITY CARS | BONIOLODESIGN.IT | CARROZZIERI-ITALIANI | STATIONWAGONMANIA ]

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This is the only British-made Cobra Coupé A98 Le Mans

ONE-OFF We are back to talking about a classic sports car made by AC Cars, a British car manufacturer who is recorded as having tried its luck in the world famous race event, the 24-Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s. As we know in 1964, the British automaker had built a Cobra Coupé later known as the AC Cobra Coupé A98 Le Mans to compete in the Le Mans race at that time.

This AC Cobra A98 Le Mans created by AC Chief Engineer Alan Turner as a marvellous, handsome, cohesive, masculine sports car featured with demonstrable aerodynamic properties, unfortunately only one was built. (Picture from: GTPlanet.net)

If we take a closer look at its appearance, this one-of-a-kind racing car made by AC Cars designed by AC Chief Engineer Alan Turner looks lower than the Pete Brock-designed Daytona Coupé, but both positioned the driver lower in the cabin. Furthermore, the Turner had also raked the windscreen, created a lower nose section and a longer flowing roof as well as designing the 'eyebrows' over the tops of the wheel arches he claimed to help clean up airflow.

The AC Cobra A98 Le Mans looks lower than the Pete Brock-designed Daytona Coupé, but both positioned the driver lower in the cabin. (Picture from: GTPlanet.net)

The British classic racing car of 1960s features lightweight aluminum bodywork that was built by hand over a steel-tubular framework at AC Cars' production facility in Thames Ditton. Furthermore, this car is powered by a small block of Ford V8 engine with a capacity of 4.7 liters was fed by the Weber 48IDA carburetor so that it can blow power around 355 bhp. 

The AC Cobra A98 Le Mans features lightweight aluminum bodywork that was built by hand over a steel-tubular framework at AC Cars' production facility in Thames Ditton. (Picture from: Primotipo)

In the early hours of June 11, 1964, AC Cars took its Cobra Coupé GT car on to the M1 motorway to do a high-speed test run before the race. This was possible because this car was registered 'BPH 4B,' besides that previously at that time in the country there were no speed restrictions on the highway. 

The AC Cobra A98 Le Mans is powered by a small block of Ford V8 engine with a capacity of 4.7 liters was fed by the Weber 48IDA carburetor so that it can blow power around 355 bhp. (Picture from: Primotipo)

The team's driver, Jack Sears, recorded 185 mph, and unfortunately the national media heard about it, and made the story front-page news. Possibly because of this then the British road authorities sets a speed limit of 70 mph on the highway.

AC Cars took its Cobra Coupé GT car on to the M1 motorway to do a high-speed test run before the race on June 11, 1964. (Picture from: Autocar)

This one-of-a-kind sports car had raced at the 24-Hours of Le Mans 1964, driven by talented British racer Jack Sears with co-driver Peter Bolton. The car’s top-end prowess would help the Thames Ditton crew outgun the rival American Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupés. Meanwhile in the racing, the car was involved in a tragic accident at Circuit de la Sarthe when its tire burst and killed three spectators who were viewing the race from an unauthorized area.

Jack Sears alighting the AC Cobra Coupé A98 after that M1 Motorway morning run. (Picture from: Primotipo)

After the incident, the wreck of Coupé A98 was brought back to the AC headquarters in Thames Ditton and never rebuilt and or raced further ‘in period’. The very significant car was restored by Barrie Baird (the current owner) who negotiated its purchase in 1972. The work took over 12 years, many of you will have seen it at Goodwood and the like after its restoration finished.

To these days, this incredibly rare (one of a kind) 1964 Le Mans car is road registered and still used on British roads. As you can see in a brief clip of it outside the Fennel restaurant near Aberdeen Scotland where they regularly hold V8 Breakfast car meetings. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTPLANET.NET | AUTOCAR | PRIMOTIPO ]

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A weird looking pickup concept of Nissan Nails

Weird ONES Indeed, all this time we have been familiar with Nissan, one of the Japanese automotive brands. Well, so far this Japanese brand is famous for one of its car creations, namely the Nissan GT-R, which recently launched its newest model. Besides that this Yokohama-based automaker also has pickup production line-ups which is quite famous with models such as Nissan Navara, Frontier and others.

Loaded with unique ideas, the Nissan Nails Concept is a 'fun-to-use' vehicle, evoking a new sensation to match the sensibilities of today's fashion conscious youth. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

However, if you see this uniquely shaped concept vehicle, for sure at first you will never think that this is made by Nissan. How could it not be, this one concept vehicle made by Nissan has an extraordinary appearance and stunning character that will always attract the attention of everyone around it.

The Nissan Nails Concept is claimed to be able to withstand rough use without none of complaining, indeed was suitable as its name. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

Apart from that, this concept car is claimed to be able to withstand rough use without none of complaining, indeed was suitable as its name of the Nissan Nails Concept is designed to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then. This concept car has a layout by positioning all of the wheels/tires right in its four corners to achieve an exceptionally efficient use of space in the compact body. It's said also this emphasis on the wheels/tires imparts a sense of boldness.

The Nissan Nails Concept is supported by a construction that is no less unique which is formed by placing an A-shaped cabin frame on the low floor that runs from the cabin along the length of the bed. (Picture from: Auto123)

The unique style of the Nissan Nails Concept is supported by a construction that is no less unique which is formed by placing an A-shaped cabin frame on the low floor that runs from the cabin along the length of the bed. There's various panels of body such as hood, fenders, and doors are given to be given a treatment to allow rough use without being concerned about scratches or dents.

There's various panels of body such as hood, fenders, and doors are given to be given a treatment to allow rough use without being concerned about scratches or dents. (Picture from: Gizmodo)

Furthermore, the front fascia is seen combining a new sensation in the design frame that seems to make it possible to peek at the mechanicals over the tops of colored glasses. Another unique form is suggested by the integrated appearance of tires and wheels, giving the impression of being 'rubber-faced wheels'.

Then thanks to the flat bed and the rear gate that can be folded, so that it allows us to carry and transport easily large and heavy items such as surfboards or off-road bikes, and others. Coupled with a 'soft rear partition' that is opened or closed by hooks and fasteners is provided between the cabin and the bed. While, the flat floor connecting the bed and the cabin makes it easy to carry long items.

Another unique form is suggested by the integrated appearance of tires and wheels, giving the impression of being 'rubber-faced wheels'. (Picture from: Viva.co.id)

As previously mentioned, the Nissan Nails Concept is presented to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then, so it is not surprising that the cabin has various advanced features that will make it easier for those who are in it. The 'comb-frame seat' is constructed as if the teeth of two combs were alternately intertwined. It flexibly converts from a bench seat to a single seat by increasing the overlap of the comb teeth. The steering wheel has been designed with rubber grips to match the rubber-faced road wheel design.

The Nissan Nails Concept is presented to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then, so it is not surprising that the cabin has various advanced features that will make it easier for those who are in it. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

The car's the instrument panel is designed in a distinct arch shape, then a large multifunction screen is positioned in the center of the instrument panel to display all the necessary information. Then another novel feature of the Nissan Nails Concept is 'cellular phone pocket' which boosts function of cellular phone of a owner of the car. When the owner inserts his or her cellular phone in the pocket provided in the center of the instrument panel, personal data and vehicle data are linked and the system turns on.

The Nissan Nails Concept's has compact designed instrument panel in a distinct arch shape, then a large multifunction screen is positioned in the center of the instrument panel to display all the necessary information. (Picture from: Auto123)

A driver can have a conversation with multiple friends by cellular phone, seeing these their pictures and checking information of each one displayed in the screen. This will make a driver feel like they are along for the ride. Mode selections or changes are easily made by the four switches in the center of the instrument panel. The Nails concept suggests a novel way of using a vehicle as a new type of communications terminal.

Thanks to the flat bed and the rear gate that can be folded, so that it allows us to carry and transport easily large and heavy items such as surfboards or off-road bikes, and others. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

This unique-shaped Nissan concept car is powered by a front-mounted 1.5 L Inline-four engine producing around 100 hp @ 6,000 rpm, and torque of 101 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm, with all-those power transfered an automatic 4-speed transmission to drive the front wheels. So far, there are no records regarding the performance of this unique car.

As we all know, this Nissan Nails Concept was launched for the first time at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. There were various comments and reactions from the expo visitors at that time, lots of amazed looks and thumbs ups, but there was also no less of cynical chatter out of them at the weird appearance of this concept car. And fortunately, Nissan's crazy-wild pickup design halted at the concept stage with only one prototype ever built, never reached into production lines. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NISSAN | CONCEPTCARZ | CARNICHIWA | CARANDDRIVER | AUTO123 | GIZMODO | WIKIPEDIA ]

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