Middlebridge Scimitar GTE
An updated, niggle-free Reliant Scimitar sounds very appealing. Shame it wasn’t profitable
Volkswagen Scooter
This funky three-wheeler was seriously considered for production, with Polo running gear
Ford Eltec
The Eltec was more innovative than it looked, and it gave us a glimpse of the 1990 Escort
Ford Cobra 230 ME
This affordable mid-engined sportster could have dominated its segment, if Ford had embraced it
Alfa Romeo Zagato Zeta 6
This sharp-looking coupé would have reached production, but Alfa Romeo couldn't afford it
Austin Metrosport convertible by Rapport
Austin Metros were everywhere in 1981. For those who wanted something different there was this…
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur landaulette
This open-topped Roller sums up the excess of the eighties
Railton F28 Claremont and F28 Fairmile
Take two Jaguar XJSs, reskin in aluminium, and you get this pair of Railtons
Carbodies FX4 taxi by Tickford
In the 1980s Tickford stretched at least four FX4 taxis and gave them the full luxury treatment
Bertone Zabrus
This boxy eighties concept is just as forgotten as the Group B rally car that sired it
MG Metro by KAT Designs
Straight out of the eighties comes this bodykitted MG Metro
Rapport Ritz
Take one Honda Accord, double the asking price and you get the Rapport Ritz