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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Thank goodness for VW!!!

Ran across this pic. It was designed by Zagato. Looks like the prototype is still around (and unfortunately not crushed).






Spy pic of when it was undergoing testing back in 1999.


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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Kind of looks like a screwed up Ferrari
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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I still loved this concept more than the Murcie. Why oh why can't it be produced?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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there was another concept called the mirage i think
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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oh thank GOD it wasn't produced

are those speed racer style jet turbines on the rear flanks?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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LMFAO.. reminds me of mickey mouse with those huge ears
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Thank God that thing was stopped. Its freakn ugly as hell. The front is great, but what the hell is up with the exagerated intakes for the motor???? I think Feruccio Lamborghini would be rolling in his grave
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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This is a joke right? A rocket car...are you kidding me. I am glad they squashed this.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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tone down the vents a tad and it would look pretty ba
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Ugghhh, that's just weird lookin'!
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