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Holden Monaro

Joe Schemansky team · 1968

The Holden Monaro is an Australian-built, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupé produced across three generations: 1968–1971 (HK/HT/HG), 1971–1979 (HQ/HJ/HX/HZ), and 2001–2006 (VX/VY/VZ). It was also assembled in South Africa (1970–1973) and exported globally under multiple badges including Chevrolet Lumina Coupe, Vauxhall Monaro, and Pontiac GTO. The third generation was also remanufactured by HSV as high-performance variants without the Monaro nameplate.

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9:15

Aston Martin Bulldog

William Towns · 1979

A one-off 1979 concept built to show off Newport Pagnell—and chase a title it never claimed.

10:10

Chrysler Turbine Car

Elwood Engel · 1950

The Chrysler Turbine Car was an experimental two-door hardtop coupe designed by Elwood Engel and built by Chrysler with bodywork by Carrozzeria Ghia. It used the A-831 turbine engine, was produced in 55 units between 1963 and 1964, and featured power brakes, power steering, and a TorqueFlite transmission. All were finished in 'turbine bronze' paint.

9:37

Ford RS200

Ghia · 1984

The Ford RS200 is a purpose-built homologation special: mid-engined, all-wheel drive, plastic-fiberglass body by Ghia, built by Reliant in Shenstone to meet FIA Group B’s 200-unit rule. It exists only to enable a rally car—not as a design statement, luxury product, or road-going evolution.

8:59

General Motors Firebird

Harley Earl · 1953

The Firebird I is a 1953 GM concept car designed by Harley Earl. It was the first gas turbine-powered car tested in the United States. It features a single-seat cockpit under a bubble canopy, a bullet-shaped fiberglass fuselage, short wings, and a vertical tail fin. It was built for the 1953 Motorama show. GM never intended it for production.