Ford Experimental -Concept Vehicles

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The 1974 Coins was a striking curved wedge with a single rear-sited door.

Built to celebrate the first anniversary of Ford's takeover of the once-proud carrozzeria, stylist Tom Tjaarda produced this radical device in double-quick time. It's notable for its three-abreast seating, central driving position and means of access via a rear hatch

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The 1974 Coins was a striking curved wedge with a single rear-sited door.

Built to celebrate the first anniversary of Ford's takeover of the once-proud carrozzeria, stylist Tom Tjaarda produced this radical device in double-quick time. It's notable for its three-abreast seating, central driving position and means of access via a rear hatch

[67 GT350]

1973 Lincoln Mark I

WOW, that one was beautiful. SHAME not made.

[propayne]

  You meant the future Batmobile didn't you.

Nobody could ruin a car like George Barris.

All the early beautiful chop tops and customs you see with the Barris name on them were done by his brother. George was the pitchman face of the company.

+ 1  -  George's brother Sam was an artist and his impact on automotive design can't be overstated. Below is the '51 Mercury that the Barris brothers built for Bob Hirohata in 1953 - hot rodding's quintessential custom.

Sam left Barris Kustoms in the '50s and passed away from cancer in 1967.

- Phillip

[mark p]

^^^ That one is #17 on the National Historic Vehicle Registry as well 

[roddster]

1973 Lincoln Mark I

WOW, that one was beautiful. SHAME not made.

  What, you never seen a Granada??

[honker]

Ford, Europe, Granada 

[honker]

1962 Ford Palomar.

[Side-Oilers]

"Elevator rear seat"??  There's an answer to a question no one asked.

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Sammy was the man !

  You meant the future Batmobile didn't you.

Nobody could ruin a car like George Barris.

All the early beautiful chop tops and customs you see with the Barris name on them were done by his brother. George was the pitchman face of the company.

+ 1  -  George's brother Sam was an artist and his impact on automotive design can't be overstated. Below is the '51 Mercury that the Barris brothers built for Bob Hirohata in 1953 - hot rodding's quintessential custom.

Sam left Barris Kustoms in the '50s and passed away from cancer in 1967.

- Phillip

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Then we have Europe,  Spain,  Granada!

Ford, Europe, Granada 

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Ford Flashback Coupe Hatchback 1975

Quirky and retro did not mix well with Ford's Flashback concept car. Oddly shaped, the tiny two-seat prototype featured a long hood, protruding headlights, side louvers, bustle-back trimmed with leather straps, and knock-off spinners on the wire spoke wheels.

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Beautiful cruiser !

1962 Ford Palomar.

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De Tomaso Zonda 1971

The De Tomaso Zonda was designed by Tom Tjaarda of Ghia and first shown to the public at the Geneva motor show 1971. The Zonda featured a front engined Ford Cleveland 5,563cc V8 with 350bhp and the car was built on a shortened De Tomaso Deauville chassis.

The Zonda was conceived as a GT car to compliment the De Tomaso Pantera and to be sold along side in the Lincoln Mercury showrooms in the US. However Ford didn't think there was a market for the car and so it was never put into production. The De Tomaso Zonda was later repainted red by Ford.

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De Tomaso Zonda 1971

The De Tomaso Zonda was designed by Tom Tjaarda of Ghia and first shown to the public at the Geneva motor show 1971. The Zonda featured a front engined Ford Cleveland 5,563cc V8 with 350bhp and the car was built on a shortened De Tomaso Deauville chassis.

The Zonda was conceived as a GT car to compliment the De Tomaso Pantera and to be sold along side in the Lincoln Mercury showrooms in the US. However Ford didn't think there was a market for the car and so it was never put into production. The De Tomaso Zonda was later repainted red by Ford.