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![1969-1975 Maserati Indy by Vignale](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_863e317cbb80458284498bc08d0e4234~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_863e317cbb80458284498bc08d0e4234~mv2.webp)
1969-1975 Maserati Indy by Vignale
In 1968, at the Salone dell'Automobile di Torino, there appeared on the Carrozzeria Vignale stand the prototype of a sleek new...
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![1969 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_81bc9e3941fd451bb92ceda3dea0ad04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_81bc9e3941fd451bb92ceda3dea0ad04~mv2.webp)
1969 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan Concept
For the sixth and final time during the 1960s, Lincoln created a beautiful show car to be displayed at auto shows. Based on the...
![1969 Lancia Marica by Ghia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_7154076a6fba43e3b22281017d338484~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8cd09c_7154076a6fba43e3b22281017d338484~mv2.webp)
1969 Lancia Marica by Ghia
Ghia created a unique model exhibited at the 1969 Turin Motor Show using the last Lancia Flaminia GT chassis without a body. It has a...
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![1969 Lancia Fulvia 1600 Competizione by Ghia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_ba8feb60a313458693479d352f12fe9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_194,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_ba8feb60a313458693479d352f12fe9a~mv2.webp)
1969 Lancia Fulvia 1600 Competizione by Ghia
Coupé, based on the Fulvia 1600, was released at the 1969 Geneva Motorshow. It also featured a chassis modified by De Tomaso. The...
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![1969 Jeep XJ001 Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_f59755ceedb64f5391525594ab3abbf7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_f59755ceedb64f5391525594ab3abbf7~mv2.webp)
1969 Jeep XJ001 Concept
For all the many Jeep CJ spin-offs that have appeared over the years, the basic CJ and its concurrent military counterparts stayed...
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![1969-1974 Iso Lele by Bertone](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_bbcda39ecfe049d986bd059ca299dc7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_200,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_bbcda39ecfe049d986bd059ca299dc7d~mv2.webp)
1969-1974 Iso Lele by Bertone
The number one car was built for an American client who asked Iso for something unique. With Bertone Piero, Rivolta and his wife (Lele)...
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![1969 Italia IMX by Carrozzeria Intermeccanica](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_6e682f7595b3445ea9d06df2675b46ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_6e682f7595b3445ea9d06df2675b46ee~mv2.webp)
1969 Italia IMX by Carrozzeria Intermeccanica
The Italia IMX was built for the 1969 Turin Automobile Show. It was a modified Italia, which conformed to Italian requirements, with a...
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![Four Futuristic City Cars by GM From 1969](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_3de12c99e2764faeb24c1eaa788ec7b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_3de12c99e2764faeb24c1eaa788ec7b1~mv2.webp)
Four Futuristic City Cars by GM From 1969
In 1969, General Motors experimented with “urban cars” to increase gas mileage.
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![1969 GM XP-512 Concepts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_1a1dae8422c843a8914f65cf531b6c9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_1a1dae8422c843a8914f65cf531b6c9b~mv2.webp)
1969 GM XP-512 Concepts
In 1969, General Motors invited press members to the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to show them several future mobility...
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![1969 GM XP 511 Commuter Car Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_e00f243d3fe544599b74133160316bd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_e00f243d3fe544599b74133160316bd1~mv2.webp)
1969 GM XP 511 Commuter Car Concept
In 1969, General Motors experimented with “urban cars” to increase gas mileage. This is proof that GM planned to get in front of the...
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![1969 Ford Thunderbird Saturn II Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_7921c68fe0184ed29d541b7bb645f108~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_7921c68fe0184ed29d541b7bb645f108~mv2.webp)
1969 Ford Thunderbird Saturn II Concept
For the second time in many years, Ford released another spectacular show car for the 1969 season. The Thunderbird Saturn II was similar...
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![1969 Ford Super Cobra Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_39f4f193ddb64979a8731b2f8c569634~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_39f4f193ddb64979a8731b2f8c569634~mv2.webp)
1969 Ford Super Cobra Concept
Super Cobra is a show car version of the 1969 Fairlane's "going thing" in performance, the Cobra. It features a unique two-part grille, a...
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![1969 Ford Ranchero Scrambler Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_7fff6813be1446ab812f75bfb9c9d539~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_7fff6813be1446ab812f75bfb9c9d539~mv2.webp)
1969 Ford Ranchero Scrambler Concept
Ranchero Scrambler, a show car version of Ford Division's Ranchero pickup, features a high, through-the-hood "shaker" air sсoop. These...
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![1969 Fiat 850 Monza by Francis Lombardi](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_dfe3186b52dc458783f5bc34c5f423cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_dfe3186b52dc458783f5bc34c5f423cc~mv2.webp)
1969 Fiat 850 Monza by Francis Lombardi
A targa version of Lombardi’s Grand Prix was displayed at the Turin Motor Show. Despite the Grand Prix's success (AKA Abarth Scorpione),...
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![1969 Fiat 850 Dart by Vignale](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_ce0b4e4acda444edae913a6e067b53a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_ce0b4e4acda444edae913a6e067b53a6~mv2.webp)
1969 Fiat 850 Dart by Vignale
This concept presented by Vignale in 1969 has some traits reminiscent of the Lamborghini Miura. Probably Vignale wanted to ride the wave...
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![1969 Fiat 500 Zanzara by Zagato](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_2d79f839550f4c4ba21a3f3337be5b15~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_2d79f839550f4c4ba21a3f3337be5b15~mv2.webp)
1969 Fiat 500 Zanzara by Zagato
The Fiat 500 Zanzara was a concept car built in 1969 by Zagato. Named after the Italian word for mosquito, the Zanzara was a one-off...
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![1969 Fiat 128 Teenager by Pininfarina](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_2ee79b80e15043758a27042d95cc4acb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_2ee79b80e15043758a27042d95cc4acb~mv2.webp)
1969 Fiat 128 Teenager by Pininfarina
The concept for Fiat 128 based beach car. It featured a shortened wheelbase (2120mm), a foldable windscreen, two walkie-talkies in the...
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![1969 Fiat 128 Coupe by Bertone](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_b83845247e8343a094bcb7a5301d25ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_b83845247e8343a094bcb7a5301d25ba~mv2.webp)
1969 Fiat 128 Coupe by Bertone
At the 1969 Turin Motor Show, Bertone presented a design for a four-seater coupé with Fiat 128 mechanics. The prototype was the precursor...
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![1969 Ferrari 512S Speciale by Pininfarina](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_bf98104d18b84236b8a864a290ba9efd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_bf98104d18b84236b8a864a290ba9efd~mv2.webp)
1969 Ferrari 512S Speciale by Pininfarina
Filippo Sapino is perhaps best known for the three decades he served as design director at Ghia. But by far, his most memorable project...
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![1969 De Tomaso Mustela by Ghia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_d15d47dafe5545778a754c1a778cc6b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_d15d47dafe5545778a754c1a778cc6b8~mv2.webp)
1969 De Tomaso Mustela by Ghia
Tom Tjaarda is very well known in the Ford scene for his design of the De Tomaso Pantera. In 1960 he designed the Ford dragster project...
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![1969 Chrysler Concept 70X](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_46908a6ff32b4cd599476b2a5fe501d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_46908a6ff32b4cd599476b2a5fe501d4~mv2.webp)
1969 Chrysler Concept 70X
Chrysler’s Concept 70X concept car featured parallelogram doors similar to today’s minivans. The Interior contained a small ultrasonic...
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![1969 Chevrolet XP-882 Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_565f1dab80fc4aa5a8a3b302607d37aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_565f1dab80fc4aa5a8a3b302607d37aa~mv2.webp)
1969 Chevrolet XP-882 Concept
XP-882 was one of three prototype Corvettes built in a very short period. This car was the first of these three Corvettes, which featured...
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![1969 Chevrolet Manta Ray Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_1b70791bbf414ea781870593f3590331~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_1b70791bbf414ea781870593f3590331~mv2.webp)
1969 Chevrolet Manta Ray Concept
This redesign of the Mako Shark II featured a restyled nose and tail. A gunslit vertical window replaced the louvered fastback rear...
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![1969 Chevrolet Astro III Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_710ae50b5ee0429ea883eed4f5a904ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_710ae50b5ee0429ea883eed4f5a904ec~mv2.webp)
1969 Chevrolet Astro III Concept
The 1969 Chevrolet Astro III was a sleek, two-passenger experimental car resembling an executive jet aircraft, even its tricycle-type...
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