Unbelievable Concept Cars That Didn’t Live Up To Expectations

Published on 01/20/2020
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2001 Dodge Super8 Hemi

With a wraparound windshield and reverse-canted A-pillars, the Dodge Super8 Hemi has a 1950s look we never thought we’d see again. However, during the era where retro was all the rage at the turn of the century, Dodge went all-out with this car. The odd sedan had plenty of other ’50s touches like bench seats. It also had one tire in the future with an Infotronic system – it enabled limited internet access.

2001 Dodge Super8 Hemi

2001 Dodge Super8 Hemi

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2002 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet created the Bel Air with the intention of paying homage to the iconic ’55-’57 Chevys. Instead, this design just proved that GM’s mid-20th century era of styling was long gone. The car had no available rear-drive passenger-car chassis and was based on the TrailBlazer SUV. As a result, it ended up looking thick-waisted and strange. Almost like an old flame you hardly recognize at your 30-year high school reunion. Other than the familiar logo on the grille, there isn’t much to see that reminds us of classic Chevys.

2002 Chevrolet Bel Air

2002 Chevrolet Bel Air

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