Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
The Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo Concept represents the Italian automaker’s next step in its motorsport evolution. Revealed in 2025, this prototype previews a new generation of race cars set to debut on track in 2027. Designed with both performance and accessibility in mind, the Temerario is being promoted as an “ideal entry point for those eager to experience the world of GT competition.” It continues Lamborghini’s commitment to nurturing new racing talent while pushin
A rare 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept by Ghia has unexpectedly surfaced on Facebook Marketplace , and for car history fans, this is a huge moment. The listing doesn’t show an asking price, but it’s believed this car is one of only two Probe IV concepts ever built. The other example is permanently displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum . When Ford Designed the Future on Purpose The Probe series began in 1979, when Ford Motor Company partnered with Ghia to explore extreme a
Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
From wild mid-engine experiments and Italian coachbuilt one-offs to aviation-themed charity cars and record-chasing EVs, the Ford Mustang has spent six decades living a double life: one you see in showrooms, and one that exists in design studios, wind tunnels, and race shops around the world. This article is a complete tour of that hidden history—a chronological guide to Mustang concepts, prototypes, and specials that never made it to mass production but helped shape the cars
A rare 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept by Ghia has unexpectedly surfaced on Facebook Marketplace , and for car history fans, this is a huge moment. The listing doesn’t show an asking price, but it’s believed this car is one of only two Probe IV concepts ever built. The other example is permanently displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum . When Ford Designed the Future on Purpose The Probe series began in 1979, when Ford Motor Company partnered with Ghia to explore extreme a
This 1971 Pontiac “Boat Car” Is as Wild as Facebook Marketplace Gets Every once in a while, Facebook Marketplace delivers something you cannot scroll past. This is one of those listings. Located in North Bend, Ohio , this 1971 Pontiac custom-built boat car blends pure muscle-era Pontiac hardware with unmistakable nautical styling. It’s weird, it’s real, and yes—it’s actually for sale. The Basics Price: $6,000 Location: North Bend, OH Listed: 3 weeks ago Mileage: 60,000
Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles
The 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Gr. N remains one of the most authentic surviving Group N rally cars of its era. Presented today exactly as it crossed the finish line at the 22nd Ivory Coast–Bandama Rally on 1 November 1990, this R5 captures a rare moment in motorsport history. Driven by Alain Oreille and co-driver Michel Roissard, the car won Group N and secured an impressive second place overall—a remarkable result in one of the world’s toughest endurance rallies. Its survival
After SAIC Motor took control of SsangYong, the brand moved fast to show a reset. At the Seoul Auto Show, SsangYong revealed five concept vehicles—two near-production prototypes and three show cars—to quickly draw attention and signal a new direction. The SsangYong SV-R previews a replacement for the aging SsangYong Musso. The SsangYong XCT shows the brand’s take on a coupe-SUV crossover and is widely seen as a future successor to the SsangYong Korando. The lineup also includ
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The Mugen Honda Legend Max Concept from 2005 was a one-off, high-performance version of the fourth-generation (KB1) Honda Legend/Acura RL created by Japanese tuner Mugen. It wasn’t a factory Honda model but a unique showcase of what the company could do combining racing tech with street car tuning. Under the hood it used a Mugen MF408S, a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated, 32-valve DOHC V8 developed by Mugen for motorsport use. In this car the engine was detuned slightly from its
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Concept-X, shown in 2005 at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, previewed the design and direction of the 10th and final Lancer Evolution. It introduced the sharper, more modern styling that later carried over to the production Evo X, along with the next generation of the Evo’s turbocharged, all-wheel-drive performance setup.
Shown at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Honda Ridgeline Street Sport Concept took the pickup in a street-focused direction, the opposite of Honda’s off-road All Terrain concept. It was built to explore a sport-truck look rather than off-road capability. The concept featured more aggressive front and rear bumpers, wider fenders, and dark Asphalt Shock Metallic paint. A prototype high-flow exhaust with side exits was added for sound and style, not extra power. The truck a
The Volkswagen Phaeton Individual Lounge Study, shown in 2005, was a one-off stretch version of the first-generation VW Phaeton luxury sedan. It was created as a design and engineering study to show how the Phaeton could be turned into a limousine-style vehicle, and it was unveiled at a Middle East motor show. Based on a lengthened Phaeton body, the Lounge Study stretched the wheelbase significantly to add more rear cabin space. It reportedly used the Phaeton’s powerful W12 e
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart concept, shown in 2005 at SEMA, was a one-off performance prototype built to show what a rally-inspired Eclipse could look like. It featured custom carbon-fiber bodywork, all-wheel drive, and a turbocharged 4G63 engine borrowed from the Lancer Evolution, producing around 400 hp.
The MG X11 concept, shown in 2001, was a preview of the performance-focused MG ZT-T estate based on the Rover 75 platform. The production MG ZT-T followed shortly after and was built between 2001 and 2005, offering sportier styling and suspension compared to the standard Rover 75.
The DC Design DC Star from 2005 was a custom two-door version of the first-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo S created by Indian coachbuilder DC Design. Rather than being an official factory concept from Porsche, it was a coachbuilt showcase built around the Cayenne Turbo S platform and shown at events like the Dubai Auto Show. The DC Star took the normally four-door Cayenne SUV and reworked it as a two-door, more dramatic body style with bespoke exterior and interior touches
The Renault Clio V6 concept, first shown in 1998, was a preview of a wild mid-engine version of the Clio hatchback. The idea later became a limited-production model, built between 2001 and 2005, with the engine mounted behind the seats and power sent to the rear wheels.
The MG XPower SV-R, released in 2004, was the top-performance version of the XPower SV. It was powered by a Roush-tuned 5.0-liter, 32-valve Ford Modular V8 that made a claimed 385 hp. Only 82 XPower SVs were built in total before MG Rover went into receivership in 2005. The exact number of SV-R versions is unclear, but only a small portion of the total production were SV-Rs, making them especially rare.
The Studiotorino RUF RK Spyder, shown in 2005, was a heavily modified version of the Porsche Boxster styled by Studiotorino and tuned by RUF. It used a supercharged 3.8-liter engine producing around 434 bhp, giving the small roadster serious supercar-level performance. Only 49 were built, making it very rare.
In the mid-2000s, Volvo offered the XC90 with a DOHC 32-valve V8 engine developed by Yamaha. In 2005, Volvo showed a supercharged version of the XC90 V8 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, hinting at a higher-performance model. That supercharged version was never sold to the public. The standard XC90 V8 remained on sale for a few years before the V8 option was discontinued in 2011.
The Mercury Meta One concept, shown in 2005, was a luxury crossover that previewed a diesel-hybrid powertrain. It was meant to signal a new direction for Mercury, blending upscale design with more efficient tech. The car never made it to production, and the Mercury brand was later discontinued before anything like it reached showrooms.
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