Photograph Album, "White Paper to Wheels, Construction of the Vega Warrior Automobile," 1967-1969
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Automotive designer McKinley Thompson envisioned a rugged, easy-to-build automobile that could be manufactured and sold in developing countries. He built a working prototype on a Renault 10 chassis and gave it a buoyant plastic body and removable top. Thompson named his car the Warrior. Despite his efforts, Thompson was unable to interest automakers or investors in his idea.
Automotive designer McKinley Thompson envisioned a rugged, easy-to-build automobile that could be manufactured and sold in developing countries. He built a working prototype on a Renault 10 chassis and gave it a buoyant plastic body and removable top. Thompson named his car the Warrior. Despite his efforts, Thompson was unable to interest automakers or investors in his idea.
Artifact
Photograph album
Subject Date
1967-1969
Creators
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.40.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Wally Triplett.
Material
Card stock
Cardboard
Glue
Leather
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13.5
Width: 14.75
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