Ford Mystere Concept Car, 1955

Summary

The 1955 Ford Mystere concept car epitomized jet-age automotive design. The car's tilting roof canopy and swiveling seats eased entry and exit, and its throw-over steering wheel could be used from either front seat. Promotional material described the Mystere as being powered by a rear-mounted gas turbine engine, but the physical show car had no engine and was not functional.

The 1955 Ford Mystere concept car epitomized jet-age automotive design. The car's tilting roof canopy and swiveling seats eased entry and exit, and its throw-over steering wheel could be used from either front seat. Promotional material described the Mystere as being powered by a rear-mounted gas turbine engine, but the physical show car had no engine and was not functional.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

19 September 1955

Subject Date

05 October 1955

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.107894.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in

Width: 10 in

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