Unbelievable Concept Cars That Didn’t Live Up To Expectations

Published on 01/20/2020
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2012 Jeep Mighty FC

Jeep unveiled the Mighty FC (Forward Control) at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab. This is a throwback design to the cab over Jeeps of the ‘50s and ‘60s with off-road suspension, trick portal axles, and a modern drivetrain. This utilitarian off-roader had a pickup truck bed but never reached production. At the very least, only portions of this concept car turned available in kit form.

2012 Jeep Mighty FC

2012 Jeep Mighty FC

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1985 Ford Probe V

Ford introduced the Prove V, the last incarnation of aerodynamic design studies series, in 1985. It was styled by Ghia, a design house, and came with sliding doors and a mid-mounted engine. It directly influenced the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable and the production of the 1988 Ford Probe. Ford invested a lot in its “aero-design,” which made cars efficient, although it did not turn the Taurus/Sable any better than a regular sedan. This looked great on paper but failed to translate well in reality.

1985 Ford Probe V

1985 Ford Probe V

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