McKinley Thompson and Crew Testing the Warrior Concept Car, 1969

THF113754 / McKinley Thompson and Crew Testing the Warrior Concept Car, 1969
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1969

Creator Notes

Photograph from album compiled by Wally Triplett.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.40.1.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Wally Triplett.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4 undefined
Width: 5.125 undefined

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