The end of the 1980s saw the launch of two concept cars for the endless summer – the Ford Splash and Pontiac Stinger. Car Design News takes a look at these overlooked projects
In the late 1980s the last of the Baby Boomers and the older of the Gen-Xers were at an age where they were considering their first new car purchase. It was a ‘Mustang moment’ for a new generation. But the Mustang, though still on offer at the Ford dealers, did not hold the novelty or cachet that it had a generation before.
This new generation was looking for a car or truck that could be a fun everyday car, and also a sporty activity vehicle which could tackle anything from surfing and mountain biking to back country off-roading It was the beginning of the Sports Utility era, one that would soon spawn the likes of the Nissan Pathfinder and Xterra, Suzuki Samurai and Dodge Raider/Mitsubishi Pajero, among others.
Ford and GM had spotted the emerging trend, and decided to create concept cars that would draw the interest of a new generation of buyers…
This content is available to subscribers only | Sign in
Unlock exclusive design knowledge, inspiration & connection.
Knowledge
Inspiration
Billed as $194 annually
Other currencies: £149 / €179 annually
Available to new subscribers only
Knowledge
Inspiration
Connection
Billed as $259 annually
Other currencies: £199 / €239 annually
Knowledge
Inspiration
Connection
Billed as $389 annually
Other currencies: £299 / €359 annually
Explore more subscription options.
For help with individual user subscriptions please contact:
Eric Ng
Eric.Ng@ultimamedia.com
For help with multi user subscriptions please contact:
Angela Yang
Angela.Yang@cardesignnews.com
Two remarkable coupés, the Bertone Delfino and the Zagato Zeta 6, presented an alternate future for Alfa Romeo GT cars
