1948 Concept Cars
Isotta Tipo 8C Monterosa
Isotta Fraschinis postwar luxury model, the Tipo 8C Monterosa, encompassed the highest technical standards of the day. Following a sedan by Zagato and a coupe by Touring, this striking cabriolet was built by Milanese Carrozzeria Boneschi. It has some......
Packard Vignale Victoria
In 1948, Packard sales were declining against the might of GM and Ford while Carrozzeria Vignale was headed in the other direction. The Italian coachbuilder offered the possibility of revitalizing the Packard line and invigorate stagnate sales. Alfredo......
Tasco Prototype
This is a Derham-bodied prototype for a post-World War II American sports car and featured airplane-inspired controls. It is a one-off vehicle designed by Gordon Buehrig, although Buehrig later denigrated his lone prototype claiming that it was designed......
1947 Concept Cars
Isotta Tipo 8C Monterosa
The 1947 Isotta Fraschini 8C Monterosa garnered one last hurrah for what had been one of the worlds most famous car manufacturers. The Tipo 8C Monterosa was named for the Via Monte Rosa in Milan, where the Isotta Fraschini workshops had once stood.......
Studebaker Champion Woody Wagon Concept
For 1947, Studebaker featured a new look from the Raymond Loewy Studios that included a wood-bodied station wagon. A prototype was built and displayed at several automobile shows - then pulled from production. A wood-bodied station wagon was included......
Studebaker Gardner Prototype
This 1947 Studebaker Sportster is known as the Gardner Special. Vincent E. Gardner of South Bend, Indiana, bought a new 1947 Studebaker Champion three-passenger coupe off the assembly line. He took it home, tore it down, and made a Sportster out of......
Tucker Prototype
Built by Preston Thomas Tucker, 51 examples were built, of which 47 survive now. The car is called the Tucker 48 (for its model year). It was called the Tucker Torpedo as it was being designed and promoted. Though only 51 examples were ever produced,......