Concept cars are created by automakers to showcase new technologies and designs, but they are not mass-produced. Explore the future of automotive and see what you might be driving in a few years.
It's sleek. It's aerodynamic. It's powered entirely by hydrogen. The BMW H2R has already set nine speed records in its class. Learn all about the H2R and BMW's unique liquid-hydrogen combustion engine. See more »
The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. The name Plainsman was most likely chosen by Beechcraft to emphasize the links between its aircraft and its odd-looking concept car. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.
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The 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars held great promise for the future. Chrysler lent 50 of them to 203 people between 1963 and 1966 for public test drives. Learn about the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars.
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The 1950s and 1960s Edsel concept cars were far more ambitious than what came to showrooms. These concept cars came too late to save the brand from being a flop. See pictures of 1950s and 1960s Edsel concept cars.
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The 1950s Chrysler concept cars reflected the taste of controversial designer Virgil Exner. Exner created a series of glamorous "idea cars," some came close to reaching dealerships. See a profile and pictures of 1950s Chrysler concept cars.
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The 1950s Gaylord concept cars represented Jim and Ed Gaylord's failed sports car ideal. They envisioned a sports car with modern two-seat envelope body with classic overtones. See pictures and a profile of the 1950s Gaylord concept cars.
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The 1950s Willys concept cars ranged from sharp to dowdy, but their future was in South America. Like other failed automakers, Willys left behind many plans for future models. See pictures and a profile of 1950s Willys concept cars.
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The 1957 and 1958 Packard concept cars were created to rebuild Packard's luxury business. One of Packard's best concepts, the Predictor, was dubbed the "dream car." See pictures and profiles of 1957 and 1958 Packard concept cars.
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The 1958 Lincoln Mark II concept car was undone by the more profitable Mark III. The Continental Mark II was built to answer requests for a modern successor to the classic first Continental line of 1940-1948. See pictures and a profile of the 1958 Lincoln Mark II concept car.
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The 1959 Charles Townabout concept car was an electric car in a custom VW body. But car buyers weren't quite ready to shell out the manufacturer's asking price for a small electric car. See pictures and a profile of the 1959 Charles Townabout concept car.
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The 1960s AMC concept cars blended desperation and optimism, as a troubled firm looked for hope. Styling of 1960s AMC concept cars often predicted production models. See pictures and profiles of 1960s AMC concept cars.
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A pair of 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars attempted to revive the Model J. The Model D concept was a result of their attempt to improve a legend. Learn about the 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars and see pictures.
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The 1960s Cadillac concept cars were bold looks into V-12 and V-16 luxury cars. But high production costs and selling prices made these multi-cylinder giant engines obsolete. Learn about 1960s Cadillac concept cars in profiles and pictures.
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The 1960s Chrysler Concept Cars included plans for the ill-fated DeSoto line. All of Chrysler's full-size cars were to be completely redesigned for 1962 in a top-to-bottom corporate overhaul. Find out more about the 1960s Chrysler concept cars and see pictures.
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The 1960s Studebaker concept cars were intriguing models that could have saved the company. But fast-falling demand for an aging group of cars and a general loss of public confidence closed down the company. See pictures and profiles of 1960s Studebaker concept cars.
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The 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars were rear-engine fantasies. The drivetrain comprised of a 150-horsepower turbocharged six and four-speed manual transmission. Learn about the beautiful 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars.
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The 1963 Studebaker Westinghouse pickup truck concept was Studebaker's desperate last hope. The Westinghouse pickup concept was a simply styled cab-over-engine design with flat, easily stamped body panels. Learn about the 1963 Studebaker Westinghouse pickup truck.
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The 1969 AMX/2 concept car and 1970 AMX/3 were surprising Euro-style supercars from AMC. AMC was toying with the idea of building a mid-engine supercar that the public could actually buy. See pictures and a profile of the 1969 AMX/2 and 1970 AMX/3.
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The 1970s Chevrolet Corvette concept cars imagined radical mid-engine Corvettes. Artful detailing and balanced proportions are some of the highlights of the Corvette concept cars. See a profile and pictures of 1970s Chevrolet Corvette concept cars.
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The 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car could have been the first modern minivan, but Ford missed the chance to tap into the large latent market for family haulers. Check out this 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car profile.
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The 1980 Briggs & Stratton Hybrid concept car had six wheels and 12 batteries. This gasoline/electric hybrid had a fiberglass body to offset the extra weight. See a profile and pictures of the 1980 Briggs & Stratton Hybrid concept car.
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