A selection of amazing and futuristic cars of the past (20 photos)

Previously, designers, artists, writers and filmmakers often thought about what the technologies of the future will look like. Eventually a real creative genre was formed - "retrofuturism". Their fantasy I was drawing a future in which everything should look... cosmic! And such approach has taken root in the design of cars. Let's look at amazing and futuristic cars of the past (both ancient and recent), which had a significant impact on the modern auto industry.

Bizzarrini Manta (1968)





One of the most iconic developments in the Italian automotive industry, because it was from her that the era of wedge-shaped shapes, sharp edges and flat surfaces. The main feature of the car is in its interior - in it there are only three places, which are located in one row.

Toyota EX-II (1969)



The car had three versions, each of which was intended for their own purposes - for shopping, for carrying luggage and for recreation. Outwardly, it resembled a motorized loader's cart.

Steinwinter Supercargo 2040 Cab-Under (1983)







This miracle that looks like a sports car was actually a tractor that could efficiently transport heavy loads. However, in The project had many shortcomings, among which was an excessively low car landing, frequent overheating due to difficult cooling engine and poor visibility.

Isdera Commendatore 112i (1993)



A machine with an attractive yet concise design. different impressive power and the ability to accelerate to 340 kilometers in hour.

Machimoto (1986)



The concept car was based on the Volkswagen Golf platform. The car had an open top and a curious seating system that allowed accommodate six people at once.

Honda Fuya-Jo (1999)



This car was designed for the younger generation who knows how to have fun. The "booth" on wheels contained a panel in style DJ console and a powerful audio system. The chairs were made in like bar stools.

Aston Martin Bulldog (1980)



This is an unusual supercar that could boast an engine with twin-turbo located right in the middle, as well as hinged hood cover, which opened as many as five headlights.

Dymaxion (1933)



This is an amazing three-wheeled car with an aerodynamic shape. It was distinguished by its impressive length - more than six meters - and could accelerate to 140 kilometers per hour.

Sir Vival (1958)



Before you is one of the ugliest, but at the same time safe cars. The developer of innovation Walter Jerome thought of sharing engine and passenger compartment in such a way that they almost do not touched.

Passengers sat in the back, in the cabin, and the driver in a special observation tower. From all sides, the car was surrounded by protected bumpers. The doors did not open, but moved back. The developer tried to take into account every safety standard I could think of.

Unfortunately, none of the manufacturers were interested in Sir Vival, since she was quite clumsy and had quite specific design.

Ferrari Modulo 512 (1970)



This is not a flying saucer, but a futuristic machine, which at the moment of its creation had the characteristics of some modern cars. Ferrari Modulo is capable of accelerating to 354 kilometers per hour with a weight of 900 kilograms.

Manta Ray (1951)



As we can see, the design of this car was inspired by aviation technology. They assembled it on the basis of another machine - Studebaker commander.

Arzens Biplace (1943)



Arzens Biplace is a funny mini car that got a nickname "Electric Egg" He developed a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour and felt great in city traffic.

Ford Spaceliner (1960)



Spaceliner fully corresponded to the automotive fashion of that time - it was as similar as possible to an alien ship.

Alfa Romeo Alfasud Caimano (1971)



The double car looks like a retro-futuristic spaceship.

Pontiac Banshee (1988)





The Pontiac Banshee had a sleek and stylish design, and the interior resembled an astronaut's cockpit.

Nissan Pivo (2005)



The model is a four-wheeled platform and a triple cabin above it, which, if necessary, rotates in the desired direction. The main skills of the car are that it it maneuvers perfectly and parks almost anywhere without any problems.

Plymouth XNR (1960)



The asymmetric supercar is designed for two people. However, the passenger sits in it 10 centimeters below the driver. It's made for the best aerodynamics.

Front and back view of the car