1962 Budd XR-400 Concept Car
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The Budd Company approached American Motors Corporation in 1962 with this concept car, which placed a sporty body and a powerful V-8 on an inexpensive Rambler Ambassador chassis. Fearing it would fail, AMC decided against putting the car into production. Two years later, Ford's Mustang became a massive hit using the same idea of a sporty body on an existing chassis.
The Budd Company approached American Motors Corporation in 1962 with this concept car, which placed a sporty body and a powerful V-8 on an inexpensive Rambler Ambassador chassis. Fearing it would fail, AMC decided against putting the car into production. Two years later, Ford's Mustang became a massive hit using the same idea of a sporty body on an existing chassis.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1962
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.32.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Budd Company.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Color
Bluish gray
Dark blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 51 in
Width: 71 in
Length: 177 in (approx.)
Inscriptions
Plastic plate front bumper: XR-BUDD/DESIGNED, ENGINEERED / AND BUILT BY... / THE BUDD COMPANY Sides: XR 400 Rear: BUDD
Specifications
Make & Model: 1962 Budd XR-400 Concept Car
Maker: Budd Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Engine: V-8, overhead valves, 327 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 51 inches
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Width: 71 inches
Overall length: 177 inches
Horsepower: 270
Price: N/A
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