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Solved - NEH 2042: Michelotti Clas - 1986
« on: August 29, 2012, 07:45:25 AM »
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Re: NEH 2042
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 08:02:48 AM »
It's the Michelotti Clas from 1986 based on Toyota MR2 mechanicals.

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Re: NEH 2042
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2012, 09:31:12 AM »
It's the Michelotti Clas from 1986 based on Toyota MR2 mechanicals.

It is, yes.
3 points from 4 posts; that's a good start..!  You must be a fan of the Italian specials, especially as there is so llittle mention of this car out there..?

A bit more detail and a front view:

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The Clas, Michelotti’s running prototype for 1986, was developed using components taken from the Toyota MR2. With a 16OOcc engine, the Clas was a proposal for a future light sports car. The front and rear baggage compartments offered ample space for a car whith such size, which includes a space behind the seats. The rear seats were designed for emergency use and only when someone taller than 5’6" was driving. The scoops integrated into the C-pillar cooled the engine, and the headlights were mounted high on the nose. While the interior had no extreme styling themes, the seats were upholstered in wool. The center console parts were taken from the MR2, as were the satellite switches, though the climate control and ventilator controls were taken from Lancia models. The dashboard was finished in tweed cloth, and created a warrm atmosphere for the occupants with wool seats. Analog instournents were placed behind the wheel.
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Re: NEH 2042
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 10:26:05 AM »
especially as there is so llittle mention of this car out there..?

A bit more detail and a front view:

Some more details and some more views.
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Re: Solved - NEH 2042: Michelotti Clas - 1986
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2012, 12:06:13 PM »
Guide to transform a bland, but sporty car into a bland car...
After G. Michelotti's decease in 1980 Studio Michelotti hardly designed one attractive car.