The 1980s was a peak era for concept cars, and design teams working to push products to their limits.
The 1988 ItalDesign Aztec Roadster actually made it to production, albeit in a tiny run of just 18 cars.
Featuring low, sleek bodywork, a twin cockpit interior, and a range of (then) cutting-edge technology, the Aztec remains a masterpiece of forward-thinking 80s design. Indeed, it’s one of the few examples of 80s cyberpunk design that ever made it to production.
With gull-wing doors, aerodynamic wheel covers, and a wild interior that encapsulated both passengers separately, it’s clear that the designers had a blast designing the Aztec. The Aztec is powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder from Audi with an all-wheel-drive system sourced from the Lancia Delta.
Incorporating satellite navigation was a wildly futuristic feature in 1988, and was an example of this car’s forward-thinking design.
One of these super rare beauties is up for auction, with less than 475 kilometers on it, currently estimated at $275,000 – $325,000.
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