This unique concept car was created by the Italian coachbuilding firm known as Carrozzeria Ghia SpA in conjunction with the Ford Motor Company back in the mid 1990’s. This is the hard-to-miss 1996 Ford Vivace by Ghia (VIN 001), which is a true one-of-one concept built on the platform of the Ford Mondeo. The Vivace concept was a styling exercise and was in no way functional, however the car did demonstrate a design that ultimately aimed to adapt to evolving materials and construction techniques within the automotive industry at the time. With one of the main goals in the design process being the experimentation of aluminum space frame design techniques, the end result demonstrated a curvy bright ‘Yellow ‘Pearl concept lacking both a functional interior and powertrain. The body of the car itself is constructed using fiberglass, and the car has some interesting styling elements such as 17″ wheels with wheel covers, a sweeping rear deck, fog lights, and both Ford and Ghia logos located on the exterior of the car. Despite the lack of functionality, the Vivace concept is a true piece of both Ford and Ghia’s automotive history. The Vivace concept was constructed alongside another hand-made green-colored concept from Ghia in collaboration with Ford known as the Arioso, which shared the same design goals as the Vivace, and was very similar in appearance overall. Interestingly, while you may think the Vivace is sitting somewhere in a museum, the concept was recently seen in 2020, where it was listed for sale on @bringatrailer! What do you think of the Ford Vivace by Ghia?
How many made? 1 of 1
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Photo credit: Ford, Eduard Palaghita, Cameron Neveu, @searchingforclassics
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