1974 bragging rights

 

1965 Bugatti 101C roadster

 The original Bugatti car company died in 1952. Virgil Exner, an American designer,  was assigned the task of resurrecting the marque. It looks like he started by using a Bugatti radiator shell from the 1930's. This 101C concept was built by Ghia.

Mr. Graham's three wheeled car

 Apparently Mr. Graham built this car and the photo was taken as he and his bride we leaving on their honeymoon. I was unable to find an additional information.

1954 Chevrolet Corvair Corvette concept

Poor number  of sales after introduction nearly caused Chevrolet to discontinue Corvette production. Only 300 examples of the 1953 model were made. The idea of introducing a fastback version of the car was quickly shelved. Apparently there were five Corvairs made but none of the originals survived. Blue Flame Restorations created a replica of the 1954 Corvair. The story and more photos is here on silodrome.com

1940 A81

During WWII Volkswagon Hired Ferdinand Porsche to design a number of light military vehicles. The A81 was 2 wheel drive and powered by a 1000cc engine. The army specified that with four combat ready troops on board it could weigh no more than 2100 pounds.

Standards have changed

 

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