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Concept cars from the 70s and 80s: this is how the future of cars was seen once

Maserati Boomerang and Dome - 1972

The concept is a harbinger of the car brand's near future. It is a mixture of newly acquired knowledge and brand vision. It is a purpose-built vehicle. Sometimes his approach is completely radical. In the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, the science fiction genre was at the height of its popularity and this was also reflected in the vehicle concepts presented at the time, which, like many previous fashion trends, look downright ridiculous through today's eyes.

Concept vehicle is the messenger of the future. Common is often interspersed with exotic materials and technologies that herald the future. It boasts challenging moves, and it is characteristic of them futuristic approach. With concepts, engineers and designers can experience themselves, as they are not limited as in the design of serial cars.

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1970 Lancia Bertone Stratos.
1970 Lancia Bertone Stratos

Concepts they strengthen emotions. With brand concepts they try many solutions, which may or may not catch on later. The notion of concept vehicles came into effect the end of the sixties, and below you can see the boldest concept vehicles from the seventies and eighties. Do you think people used to have better ideas than today, or do today's concept cars outdo the past?

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