With all the hype and talk around Tesla's new, and boldly designed, Cybertruck, a lot of enthusiasts are hoping that the truck actually comes out. After all, history isn't always kind to cool concept cars, as evidenced by all the lost models.
Of course, it's fun to look at the latest vehicles at car shows, but it's also important to remember our fallen brothers; those who never made it to production. As such, we've compiled a list of ten great concept cars that are significantly better than the Tesla Cybertruck but were never mass-produced.
10 10. 2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
In the late-2000's, Nissan was raking in the dough and fame from the R35 GT-R; a reboot of the beloved Skyline GT-R series. And, since Infiniti and Nissan are basically the same thing, Infiniti decided to capitalize on the opportunity.
What came of it was the Q50 Eau Rouge: Powered by a GT-R setup with improved aerodynamics and performance. To make it even more unique, they also named it after the famous Belgium Grand Prix corner, Eau Rouge.
Sadly for Infiniti, though, the Q50 was viewed as a poor copy of the GT-R and never saw the light of day.
9 9. Ford Mustang Mach 2
Today, mid-engine setups are becoming more and more common in production sports cars, even in American muscle (Such as the upcoming Corvette C8). It may seem new, but don't be fooled. In reality, mid-engine muscle cars were thought up long ago.
A prime example of such a car is the Ford Mustang Mach 2. In 1967, Ford designers and engineers pushed the idea of a mid-engine Mustang to possibly improve performance and handling. They ended up making a few, however, they were cut short when executives deemed the Mach 2 not worth the costs.
8 8. Mercedes-Benz C112
Motor sports is full of rules, both in-front and behind the scenes. What some may not know about a series like the old World Sportscar Championship is that competitors were mandated to produce road-going versions of there cars. Due to this restriction, some crazy cars were thought up.
One of the cars to come out of this was the Mercedes-Benz C112. The idea behind it was to make a street-legal alternative to the Mercedes-Sauber C11, yet, not everyone in Mercedes thought it was a good idea. Then, without much support, the C112 slowly faded away from memory.
7 7. Shelby GR-1
Carroll Shelby's world famous tuning and manufacturing company, Shelby, had been living in Ford's limelight for quite some time. To step out of this shadow and pay tribute to their classics, they dreamt up the Shelby GR-1.
Contrary to what most people thought, the GR-1 came with a huge V10, instead of the standard V8. Nevertheless, the sleek looks and distinctive motor weren't enough to save the GR-1.
Though, there is still hope, as some tuning companies have taken it upon themselves to rebuild and produce their own Shelby GR-1's.
6 6. BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R
For those who aren't intimately familiar with BMW's history, you may not know about BMW's old 'Hommage' series. They had done the BMW M1 redo as well as the newer BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R.
As the name would suggest, the 3.0 CSL Hommage R was a modern take on the BMW 3.0 CSL race car and sports car. The car is drop-dead gorgeous, yet, was only meant to be a visual piece, rather than a future production model. This could, of course, change at some point.
5 5. Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
If you've ever looked through some great concept cars, odds are you probably encountered the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve: Chrysler's one-off attempt at making a supercar/sports car.
Although Chrysler is widely known for luxury vehicles and cars used by the elderly, the ME Four-Twelve was the exception. With a Mercedes-designed V12 and a Formula One gearbox, the ME Four-Twelve was set to take on the big boys.
The downfall of the Me Four-Twelve was not poor sales or a subpar build quality, but competition. Mercedes, having provided the engine for Chrysler, realized that they had powered a car that was significantly better than theirs. After realizing this, the project was unceremoniously ended.
4 4. Ferrari 512 S Pininfarina Modulo
A good portion of car enthusiasts remember the 1980's for being one of the wildest times in terms of vehicle design. This, clearly, is true. However, don't discount the '70s, which produced such oddities as the Ferrari 512 S Pininfarina Modulo.
At first glance, the 512 S Modulo resembles a flying saucer more than a Ferrari. It's an example of futuristic and post-modern artwork taken to the extreme; dividing some of Ferrari's fans. Thankfully, Ferrari made at least one, which is owned by a very lucky man!
3 3. Aston Martin DB10
Some carmakers brand their vehicles in some strange ways (Particularly Mercedes-Benz). This is expected from a few, but not Aston Martin for the most part. That's why it was especially confusing when they went straight from the DB9 to DB11; completely skipping the DB10.
The DB10, though, was still made, just not for the purpose to sell. Originally born from concept drawings and artistic meetings, the DB10 eventually evolved into James Bond's personal Aston Martin in the 2015 movie Spectre. Afterwards, the DB10 was classified as a "one-off" and left to the history books.
2 2. Jaguar C-X75
Speaking of James Bond and the 007-series, we've got another vehicle to make an appearance in the James Bond movie Spectre. Unlike the DB10, however, this car, the Jaguar C-X75, wasn't exclusive to the flick.
The C-X75 had been on Jaguar's mind for a while now, particularly after Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche unveiled their hypercar lineup. The C-X75 was supposed to be a fully decked-out hypercar with assistance from the Williams F1 team. The exterior is striking, also; smooth lines that still held true to Jaguar's form.
Like almost everything, though, the Jaguar C-X75 turned out to be too risky (And costly) of an investment to go further. Prototypes exist, yet, none are really sold.
1 1. Phantom Corsair
Last up on the list is a very obscure car, but cool, nonetheless. It's called the Phantom Corsair: an extremely luxurious six-seater that is a literal one-of-a-kind antique vehicle.
The Phantom Corsair was produced in 1938 and sold for a measly $24,000. By today's standards, that's quite the steal for a wedge-front luxury cruiser that looks like a Bond villain would drive; chiefly when you find out that the only Corsair is basically priceless now.