One of motor racing's all-time great innovators is Jim Hall. His mid-engined Chaparrals successfully debuted a wide variety of technical novelties. Today we take a look at the first of these; the 2A, the first mid-engined racing cars built around a composite monocoque. With over twenty victories in only two years, the 2A remains as one of America's most successful sports racing cars. Another one of America's finest is the iconic Auburn 851 SC Speedster.
This year Pininfarina celebrated their 75th anniversary in style, equaling the festivities of 1980 when the first half century was honoured. Highlighting those celebrations was the unveiling of the Ferrari Pinin, a highly advanced concept vehicle and the first four-door Ferrari. One of Italy's first concept vehicles was the result of a collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Touring. Dubbed the 'Disco Volante', or 'flying saucer', it combined a spaceframe chassis with a voluptuous aerodynamic body.
Last Thursday the doors opened at the Bologna Motorshow where Ford and Citroen debuted the Focus WRC 06 and the funky Citroen C-Airplay Concept respectively. German tuner Heico used last week's Essen Motorshow to debut their first concept vehicle; the stunning 354 bhp Volvo S40 based HS4 Odin. Volkswagen were on hand to launch their renewed assault on Dakar with the revised Race Touareg 2.

Enjoy the links:

Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante Spider
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=550

Auburn 851 SC Speedster
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=733

Chaparral 2A
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame....php&carnum=86

Citroën C-Airplay Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2598

Ferrari Pinin
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2596

Ford Focus WRC 06
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2597

Heico HS4 Odin Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2593

Lexus IS 350 Luxury Sport Sedan
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2599

Smart Brabus ForFour Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2594

Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2595