Experimental and concept vehicles product literature collection, 1934-ongoing.

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Experimental and concept vehicles product literature collection, 1934-ongoing.

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The Experimental and concept vehicles product literature collection is an assembled collection of published literature featuring concept cars and other experimental vehicles which were never put into production. Records include publicity materials, press releases, photographs, advertisements, and illustrations. The material highlights mechanical, design, or technological innovations unique to various automobile manufacturers. The collection is arranged alphabetically by company.

2.4 cubic ft. and 2 oversize boxes.

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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