Use this thread to post some incredibly rare/one-off cars, could be factory prototypes, racing models etc. Please include info and a back story if possible. An example to get the ball rolling
The Lamborghini Countach Turbo was an incredibly rare car only built twice from factory. The prototype is believed to have been lost/destroyed so the car pictured above is a true one of a kind. Some words taken from another forum
Beneath the steering wheel there is a turbo adjuster. It could be manually turned to boost the turbo from 0,7 bar to 1,5 bar at which the engine performed its maximum power output.
Holden Torana Mystere is a 1977 car.There is only one car produced.One and only vehicle is owned by one man in Melbourne.Here is the pic of it
Exactly what this thread's about ^ or limited edition cars like the Citrine Yellow Ford Mondeo RSi
Made 211 of them, one for every Ford main dealer in the UK (I think), believed to be less than 30 still left in UK and Germany
The Canadian GLi Coupe only produced for one year model and that was in 1984 USA only got the saloon.
USA Specs
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?name=Info&op=viewtut&id=133
Canada Specs
http://www.a2resource.com/brochures/1984/jettaglica/jettaglica.html
Only difference was that Canada got the coupe the USA didnt everything Else was the same
1970 Stratos HF Zero
84 cm's high!
1.6 liter V4 with 115 hp.
ONE of a kind!. sexy sexy SEXY car!!
Awesome thread idea Ben.
Damnit I'm trying to remember the car I wanted to post.
I'm not sure how many were made but I'm pretty sure it was rare. Vector something? Idk. :[
Edit - AHA. Vector W8.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_W8
http://www.carpictures1.com/var/albums/1992_Vector_W8_c_1500x908.jpg
This one is big so link.^
Ah I love this car. It was my favorite when I was young.
Maybe there's some blueprints of it somewhere.
the Cadillac Sixteen Concept is a one off. vehicle. I kinda wish it wasn't... that car would show Roles Royce what for.
the Ciel is also a one off concept car.
and the Y job i don't think more of them where made.
only 14 Futureliners where made. of which only 9 still exist today "picture basicly contains half of them!!!
the Cadillac Syclone is likely a one off.
"SOOO wish there where BPs for it...
and the Chrysler Turbine
Škoda Ferat (or Škoda Super Sport)
It was sports prototype made by Škoda in 1971 from fiberglass, engine was 1,2 litres and gave 76kW of power and could go 216 kph. However, the company didn't approve it as productable car, so there is only one prototype that was used in movie Vampire from Ferat (that gave this car its name).
Very cool,
Chrysler Phaeton Concept
Chrysler Phaeton I believe Brandon, I'll take a wild guess that you played Gran Turismo 2 as a youngster? Not many people recognise the Vector and that Phaeton hahaha
Try this one on for size, gents. BMW X5 with the V12 from the http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/JohnBrooks/99%20BMW%20Le%20Mans/48.jpg
nuf said
wow you are a joker
Definitely the Efijy.
Coupe 60 if it doesn't get put into production..
Also found a "Holden Hurricane" which I found interesting, same with this GTR-X Torana
The 1980-1981 Mclaren Mustang
Joint effort between Ford SVO and Mclaren
only 250 where made
IMO sexiet Ford Mustang not really ever produced
I still reread the orginal article in MotorTrend.
anndd quick question is it concept cars or limited number productions I'm confused lol
Not really concept cars as such, I'm talking like, working prototypes, like the Countach I posted, especially ones with an interesting story
1955 Lincoln Futura Original
Only 1 was hand crafted in Italy by Ghia with a cost of $250,000
in 1966 Ford Motor company sold it to Barris for $1, and Barris converted it into the Batmobile.
1 guy with the consent of Barris replicated the Batmobile, and then went on to covnert the batmobile replica into a lincoln Futura. The Original lincoln futura was convertted into the batmobile, so this replica of the lincoln futura is the only 1 in existence
Lincoln Futura Replica, converted from a Batmobile replica
The latest appearance of the Futura, is a spin off called the Jefferson Futura in Mafia 2
so, I did it right?
Yep.
And Kevin that Mustang is so awesome.
Toyota Carina aa63 sedan:
They also had a GT-R E-aa63 version:
then here is another one
Škoda Rapid Gunsch
This Škoda was upgraded by one of Škoda managers to his own dreams, it also got new engine wich was 1.5 litre giving about 110 kW, completly new suspension, tires and new rims
in the interior there were given new seats by Recaro. This car was supposed to be imported to Canda, because one Škoda fan there wanted to import some cars but it failed, dunno why though, but this one actually worked and all, Škoda just never made more than this one
there was also made a roadster version, this is just replica, couldn't find original pictures
I think this car is pretty awesome (except wings)
That's awesome.
One of three RHD DeLoreans built for use at the factory in Ireland.
Note the lack of side lights, addition of roof mounted aerial and side marker lights.
These tail lights were fitted after the cars were sold at auction in the 80s by a former DMC executive to make the cars legal in the UK as the originals didn't have fog lights.
There were an additional 13 RHD models converted under licence by Wooler-Hodec.
2002 Honda NSX-R GT
To begin with, Honda NSX-R's are hard enough to find. They were produced only in japan and in limited numbers. Only 483 first generation type R's were produced. But with the second generation, honda wanted to take the type R even further with a model they could base their super GT class race cars off of. By rule, at least 5 of the car had to be produced by the factory. So, honda made 5 NSX-R GT's. They never really gave a full list of upgrades that made the GT different from the regular type R.
The NSX-R GT was also used by Spoon Motorsports to creat possibly the rarest Honda in existance. One of 5 NSX-R GT's was tuned to create the Spoon NSX-R GT. It was tuned to race. And has been dubbed by people who have driven it as follows"The Spoon NSX-R GT is the most thrilling and fun-to-drive car in this group...perhaps the world." Spoon began to produce replicas of the car in 2009 offering them for $150,000. An incredibly cheap price for cars that are said to look, feel, drive and perform just like the original.
looooooooooooove the gtr-x torana. wish they actually made em
Toyta Celica LB Turbo is a race car(because race car!) made in 1977.It was racing in 1977 and 1978.Theres about 10+ makes.There was one found on some farm.And even one car is owned by rich man in Bavaria.Lucky SOB!
mastretta mxt 03 or better know as "el tortilla" this sport version is the only one in existance
lowered and with work vs-kf it would be like the best car ever
Ferrari rare cars:
Ferrari Mythos.Sultan of Brunei have 2 cars.
Ferrari Modulo.Only 1 has been made.
We all know this right?
quack...
gah what did they do to the deloreasn Taillights that looks awefull... couldn't they have just snuck some small red trailer lights under the bumper or something cause I know for a fact DMC12 had ambers "as if red turn singals are that hard to see...
they made 2 convertibles to be pace cars, where going to put them into production but instead made about 1000 yellow indy Berettas I saw one in Utah like 4 years ago
unpopuler and therefor rare Chevy Corsica Hatchback "Malibu Maxx of the 90s again I saw one :S
5000? built, saw one on a car hauler going east in Colorado
Theres about 270 harlequin golf cars.I saw one red base and one green base.
Ford AAT 4WD Twin turbo xf falcon. 75k new in the 80s and ran 14 second quarters stock with 268kw.
rumered to be two made and one completely destroyed while bieng tested. the second it also said to have bin written off and is bieng rebuilt somwhere in oz lol
s**t Mike, I forgot about that NSX, wasn't there a rumour that it never actually existed? Because no-one had ever seen it outside of those studio photos?
Pinkie that car have too much power but high 1/4 mile.So shame
says only a handful where made of these.
Jeep, + van, + tailfins!!! = win
Integra Type-R sedan/saloon/whatever you'd call it.
I'm not sure if they are as rare in other countries as they are in the USA but they are nearly impossible to find in America.
Actually, speaking of the Type-R saloon, I saw one in Birmingham the other day with my mate Kaine. Wasn't sure if it was genuine or not, turns out it was, spoke to the owner and lo and behold, it had a B18
Got 3 of these at work,run 4 carbys on them,Only 5 of them in New Zealand,dont think theres many around the world either
all third gen integras came with b18's as far as i know.
Nonetheless it was definitely a Type-R, I thought he put the stickers and spoiler on after but apparently not
BMW 767iL V16
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Goldfish_V16
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/02/bmws-secret-7-series-model-e32-prototype-with-6-7l-v16-engine/
If there's a better example of "Because we could" I haven't seen it yet.
Its rare in every other part of the world but Australia and Japan I guess. lol
Quadrasteer Silverado/Sierra pickups are fairly rare, not a very well selling package.
technicly the Acura ZDX is rare as no one is buying them...
supposedly R31s are rare around the world but super common here..? lol
Well doing some research on my AE92 and there is a sorta rare AWD version of the 87-92 corollas. I've only read about them and seen only one on ebay and that was long ago. maybe more common in other areas but pretty damn rare here lol
LAMBROGHINI COATL
This car was built in Mexico by Automoviles Lamborghini Latinoamérica S.A., a company which in 1995, actually received permission from Automobili Lamborghini SpA, under control of Michael J. Kimberly at that time, and Robert A. Braner, President of Automobili Lamborghini USA, to both distribute and build Lamborghini's in the Mexican United States and all the Latin American States including the Caribbean.
Only a single example was produced. Originally, the car was intended to be completely special-ordered by each buyer; the steering wheel, pedals, and seat would be custom molded, monogrammed initials could be engraved on the engine, and each paint job would be entirely unique. The single example of the Coatl did end up with a color-shifting 14-coat copper-like finish, to illustrate the elaborate measures that would be taken on each car.
The body was completely modified from the original Diablo, using components made of carbon fiber and a composite called "Epoxica." The rear bumper received major modification to a heavily curved design, and an early example of Altezza lights were installed in place of the normal Diablo units. The rear brake cooling ducts were extended vertically, nearly to the tops of the doors. The front of the car received fixed headlights, with a design not even close to what would be used on standard Diablos after 1999; the nose was also restyled with a heavily contoured air dam and a Ferrari F50-like hood with twin air extractors. A roof scoop, similar to that later used on the Diablo GT, was installed, along with a modification of the usual Diablo engine lid and rear spoiler. Interestingly, despite these considerable modifications, the wheels used were standard Diablo SE30 units
The Coatl's engine was also upgraded from the usual Diablo 5.7 liter unit. The engine was actually bored and stroked to 6.3 L (384 cu in) by McLaren, who also helped to develop the chromium-molybdenum steel spaceframe chassis. With these modifications, the engine was able to produce 644 PS (474 kW; 635 hp), which could push the Coatl from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.54 seconds, and on to 385 km/h (239 mph).
(f**k yeah Mexico.)
BONUS: http://www.formfreu.de/2011/07/06/marzal-stratos-hf-zero-bravo-co-rm-auctions-2/
Maybe the bodywork SUCKS
but the concept (everything custom and bigger engine) are really cool
1989 Toyota 88cv
2 were made, only raced in two races, it was a concept/trial for the 89cv which replaced it. First toyota lemans car to get the v8 and what a v8 it was, 800hp at race time, over 1000hp in qualifying from a nice 3.2L 90 degree V8 made from titanium, magnesium and carbon fibre Coupled with two huge turbos it was a car capable of 230+ mph. Possibly only one in existance now as there exists no photos of the taka q sponsored car outside of 1989
Common guys you know i would say that car
Bazil
Welllllll IF we are heading into Le Mans proto and racers I might want to offer one of my favorites (Kaverisons too )
I would give my left nut just to see it in person
Yum.
shifter is so rad
you like Tool? your avi is from one of the videos I think
and I thought it was production cars
but shift nob is fly
I noticed that too, you can see the eye logo thing in there. I think it's a piece of Tool's art. Maybe a poster or something like that. They always have random trippy pictures. o__o
i love tool
Yeah their videos are awesome.
Back on topic.
Zimmer Quicksilver.
Based on a Pontiac Fiero.
Powered by Invision Power Board (http://www.invisionboard.com)
© Invision Power Services (http://www.invisionpower.com)