Concept Cars

The book “Concept Cars” by Larry Edsall is a captivating work that explores the fascinating world of concept vehicles, cars that never reached the production stage but profoundly influenced the automotive industry. These experimental models, often revolutionary, were created by the biggest manufacturers such as Ferrari, Ford, GM and Citroën, to test new forms, ideas and technologies. Through this work, Larry Edsall takes us into decades of innovation and creativity, revealing how these cutting-edge vehicles have redefined our vision of automotive design and anticipated the technological trends of tomorrow.

In connection with the theme of “Prehistory of the Future”, this book offers us a reflection on the anticipation and projection of the future. Just as prehistory marked humanity's first attempts to master its environment, the concept cars symbolize a bold exploration of the future. These vehicles, although often remaining at the prototype stage, embody the beginnings of what the mobility of tomorrow could be. They represent a form of "prehistory" of future technologies, where designers and engineers, through their experiments, lay the foundations for future innovations.