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
Creators
Creator Notes
Photograph from album compiled by Wally Triplett.
Collection Title
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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