Direct Injected 2-Stroke: 1997 Ford Aspire Prototype

Folks have toyed with the concept of direct injected two-stroke engines for years...in fact, I worked at a (now defunct) small alt-fuels engineering firm (BKM) in the early 2000s that was working with Yamaha on direct injection technology for small engines...and it was neat stuff that never went anywhere.  Anyway, at the same time there was a small (not defunct, but now in the unmanned aerial vehicle biz) company in Perth, Australia called Orbital Engines Corp that produced about a hundred direct injection engines and put them in Ford Aspires that drove around making two-stroke noises without the 2-stroke smells.  Here is one that has some engine noises according to the seller -- just head to your local Pep Boys for new parts, shouldn't be a problem. Find this 1997 Ford Aspire offered for $5000 in Newbury, NH. Tip from Cory.

Prototype Concept: 1993 Ford F-250 Predator Pickup

The rumors were out on the internet, but everyone assumed it was a fake.  No, I'm not talking about Ben Affleck's awesome full back tattoo...no sir, I'm talking about the prototype Ford F-series pickup from the 1990s called the Predator.  Find this 1993 Ford F-250 Predator Pickup offered for $20,000 in Commerce, MI via craigslist.

Auction Watch- 1991 GMC Typhoon

Find this 1991 GMC Typhoon test mule here on eBay in Phoenix, AZ bid to $5,300 ending on Monday.  The body is a stock 1991 GMC Jimmy but has complete Typhoon running gear.

Military Mutt: Mongrel Military Green Concept Car

What does Uncle Sam have in mind for the next generation of fighting vehicles?  This project offers some unique insight into the question. From here it looks pretty awesome. And ugly. Find this Mongrel Military Green Concept Car here on eBay here for sale in Suffolk, VA for $12,500.

7k: Big Mustang: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer SportTruck prototype

In the late '90s, Ford built a one-off sporting edition of a Ford mid-size SUV using Ford Racing products. They planned to promote it through Ford Racing dealerships to bolster Ford's motorsport history and credibility. It was a great move to build up Ford's public image. So Ford built it... as a Mercury. The supercharged special has lived a long but confusing life, and is now available for relatively little money. Find this 1998 Mercury Mountaineer SportTruck prototype for sale in Huntington Beach, CA for $7,495 via craigslist.

15k: 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra Prototype

The Ford Torino, originally a option for the Fairlane sedan, coupe & wagon, was first introduced as a stand alone model in 1970.  Ford used the Fastback Torino as the base for their NASCAR entrants, although the actual racers shared little in common with production vehicles.  For the 1970 NASCAR season Ford started building a Ford Torino King Cobra to homolgate a new aerodynamic front end - but abandoned the project when NASCAR changed their homogation rules. This 1970 Ford Torino for sale on ebay in Calvert, TX, currently bidding for $18,701 with a few hours to go, is claimed to have a few FoMoCo prototype parts and could be an actual King Cobra prototype.