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1973 Chevrolet XP-898
Chevrolet XP-898: International Automotive Industries – December 1, 1972
Chevrolet XP-898, 1973 - A first rendition of the X-898 in a finished clay model form
Chevrolet XP-898, 1973 - The second rendition of the X-898 is shown here with the front end redesigned to become more acceptable to current bumper standards. A full size rendering is shown along with a clay model of the X-898 in its varied stages of development. The model is worked through rough clay, surfaced clay, and di-noc finish to simulate a painted surface. It is here the chief designer and design management staff make final decisions as to the refinements of the vehicle.
Chevrolet XP-898, 1973 - Sketch by Ron Will
Chevrolet XP-898, 1973 - Sketch by Ron Will
Chevrolet XP-898, 1973 - Sketch by Ron Will
Images: www.shorey.net; deansgarage.com
X-898 Fiberglass-Foam Vehicle
It looks a bit like post-1982 Corvettes, but the one-off XP-898 of 1973 was actually built on the chassis of Chevy’s small four-cylinder Vega. It’s mission was to test feasibility of a new "sandwich" fiberglass body construction using a foam filler that could be varied in thickness to provide desired strength in specific areas. Though it looks a bit dated now, XP-898 would have been a great replacement for the ’68-vintage "Shark" Corvette in, say, 1975. Source: Mario van Ginneken - www.corvettes.nl
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