Ford_FX-Atmos

Ford FX-Atmos

Ford FX-Atmos

Motor vehicle

The Ford FX-Atmos was a concept car built by the Ford Motor Company for the 1954 Chicago Auto Show.[1] According to one source, it was considered as a candidate for a nuclear power plant.[2]

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It was styled after jet aircraft, with headlight/ front fender pods mounting radio antennas and bearing a strong resemblance to ramjet air intakes; it also had rocket exhaust styled taillights, and prominent tail fins. The cabin set the driver on the centerline and provided two rear seats, all under a clear dome. The driver's controls and instruments were also futuristic, with dual handgrips instead of a steering wheel and a screen on the dash-intended to display radar sourced highway information.[3][4]

It has been suggested that the FX-Atmos was a significant inspiration in the design of Supercar in the Gerry Anderson TV series of that name.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Ford FX-Atmos (see 1954 entry)". chicagoautoshow.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Manufacturers/ Ford/ 1954 Ford FX Atmos". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  3. [3]
    "1954 Ford FX-Atmos – Motor Trend's Lost Photos". motortrend.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  4. [4]
    "Old Concept Cars Blog Ford FX-Atmos Concept Car (1954)". Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  5. [5]
    "Supercar: Origin (see Supercar section)". aiai.ed.ac.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
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