PIC: Something different #165 (8/30/2026)

John Bono · 2026-08-30T10:20:07Z

From AI...The Ford X-100 is a 1953 concept car built for Ford’s 50th anniversary, featuring over 50 futuristic innovations such as heated seats, a telephone, a rain‑sensing retractable plexiglass roof, and a 300‑hp Lincoln V8 engine. Overview The Ford X-100, originally revealed as the Lincoln Continental Nineteen Fifty X in 1952, was later renamed and used as Ford’s flagship “laboratory on wheels” for its 50th anniversary. It toured Europe, Canada, and the U.S., showcasing advanced technology and styling. Key Features More than 50 experimental gadgets, including: Heated seats In-car telephone Electric shaver in the glove box Variable-volume horn Hydraulic jacking system Moisture-sensing automatic roof closure Rain‑sensing retractable plexiglass roof that slid into a rear compartment. macsmotorcitygarage.com Jet-exhaust-style taillamps, influencing later Ford and Lincoln designs. Hemmings+1 Mechanical Specifications Specification Detail Engine 317 cu in Lincoln V8, ~300 hp Transmission 3‑speed automatic Length ~221 in Width 81 in Height 57 in Wheelbase 123 in Weight ~5900 lbs Historical Significance Ford’s first fully realized concept car, predating the modern term “concept car.” macsmotorcitygarage.com Served as a technology demonstrator, previewing features that later became standard in production vehicles. Influenced styling on 1956–57 Lincolns and 1961–63 Thunderbirds. Extensively displayed at auto shows and public events, becoming one of Ford’s most widely seen concept cars. Hemmings Legacy The Ford X-100 remains an iconic example of 1950s futurism in automotive design, illustrating Ford’s ambitions in technology and styling during the postwar era.

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02/09/2026 5:11 pm

@chris Wow, that white and copper car is stunning. Do you know if it was ever done as a model?

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02/09/2026 5:12 pm

@chris outstanding!!

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02/09/2026 6:04 pm

@whodeytink That's the XM-800..... I seem to recall either a 1/43 or 1/32 a long time ago..... but I'm really not sure. 🤔 🤔 🤔

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