Well I’ve certainly never seen THIS one! “1966 Bosley Mark ll Interstate . A horticulturist by trade, Richard Bosley was a sports car enthusiast deeply involved in the burgeoning motorsports world during the 1950s and 1960s. In the mid-1950s, Richard Bosley of Mentor, Ohio created the Bosley MK1. He had a passion for automobiles though - up to this point in history - had never built a car. In the early 1950s, he decided to build the car of his dreams. Powering the car was a Chrysler Hemi breathing through 6 carburetors. It had a quick change rear end courtesy of a 1948 Mercury, a 102-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 168 inches. Braking power was provided by Lincoln 12-inch drums riding on magnesium center-lock wheels. The transmission was a five-speed unit built by the New Process Company. The bodywork was done by Mr. Bosley, with many of the interior and exterior parts sources from various other vehicles. The low-slung fiberglass body, potent engine, and its 55-gallon fuel tank made it a suitable vehicle for long distance racing. It had a top speed in the neighborhood of 160 mph. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Love that exaggerated front grill and rear bumpers! 55-gallon fuel tank? Sure beats the C2 Corvette big tankers at 36 gallons.
how did that big hemi with 6 carbs breathe without any scoops and a tiny radiator opening? wonder if it had overheating problems?
When you’re doing a ‘one off’ ain’t any rules. Doubt it was driven much. Cooling? We don’t need no stinking cooling…..
Lots of self styled ‘stylists’ out there, be careful. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I wonder if it had ever been called up to race, if they would have replaced the hood with the "race version" to include ram air inlets near the front and heat escape vents near the back. All the best, Andrew.
This is a different one; the owner built it as a scaled up version of a 1963 Indy car as a two seater for the street and track. Flathead Ford for power. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I think that stylist plagiarized his design from the paint shop guys! Image Unavailable, Please Login
There was a lot going on with this vehicle. The shop originally did the vehicle for a customer and the vehicle was later hit in a street accident. Eventually the shop owner liked the vehicle enough to purchase it for himself to fix/restore it with subtle changes like interior color and bodywork details. Some pinstripes were added to.
( China) "Great Wall Futurist Concept Car First shown at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, the Great Wall Futurist in a compact electric sedan which seems unlikely to see production in its present form. The retro-themed concept car was designed by one-time Range Rover design head Phil Simmons and has drawn comparisons to a number of classic Japanese and British sedans, as well as the American Studebaker Lark and the classic BMW 2002. The Futurist features a pillarless hardtop profile, and rear-hinged “suicide” second-row doors. The cabin combines classic and contemporary styling elements, with the chrome steering-wheel horn ring a definite nod to vintage design. Per Great Wall Motors, the Futurist is capable of traveling 700 kilometers (about 435 miles) on a single charge of its lithium-free battery. Talk in 2020 suggested that the concept car could see production as part of either Great Wall’s Haval or Ora sub brands. For those unfamiliar, Great Wall Motors is one of the largest automakers in China, retailing 1.3 million cars in 2021." Minimalist Design taken to its end. The car as an appliance. Must have been a slow day in the studio that day. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
1963 Lancia Flaminia Coupe Speciale (Pininfarina) sketch Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I still prefer it to the "more is still not enough" designs. This at least has a certain clean charm to it. All the best, Andrew.
I like the full cut out of the front and rear wheelwells. The short roof that seems to lighten the back half of the design contrasted with the massive ventipane window that reduces the driver's window. Any more angles; the rear view shows some promise with those tail lights?
I know you wanted it for the CTS coupe but lost that battle. Can be a winnable fight as Mercedes has proven with some of their coupes. No matter if won or not, I still far prefer the look. Technical question: Is there a different side impact criteria for convertibles (tin top and rag top)?
That Lancia did a tour of the USA before going back to a collector in Italy. Here it is at the old Milwaukee Masterpiece. I was able to drive it!!! Image Unavailable, Please Login
I'm not certain of the latest regulations around side impact, but Ferrari on the Purosangue has a pillar with the 'suicide' doors. If anyone should have had a pillar less coupe/sedan it was this vehicle. But I don't recall there being a unique side impact requirement on topless cars vs sedans/coupes. Side impact intrusion was the thing that they wanted to avoid. Once that pillar is gone, body structure is usually compromised. It can br beefed up, but that adds unwanted weight. The day of those '60's hardtops are gone I'm afraid.
