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Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the restored Pony Coupe Concept, almost 50 years after its original debut, at the Hyundai Reunion event in Lake Como, Italy. The restoration project, led by GFG Style and featuring renowned designers, highlights Hyundai’s commitment to its heritage and future innovation in the automotive industry. Read on.
Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept Restored After 50 Years, Unveiled at Its Birthplace Italy
Hyundai Motor Company’s historic Pony Coupe Concept has been reintroduced to the world at Lake Como, Italy. It was almost 50 years after its original debut. The unveiling took place at the Hyundai Reunion event, a platform dedicated to celebrating the company’s past and future. The restoration project, led by GFG Style and involving renowned designers Giorgetto Giugiaro and Fabrizio Giugiaro. This restoration signifies Hyundai’s commitment to its heritage and design legacy.
Originally showcased at the 1974 Turin Motor Show, the Pony Coupe Concept was a groundbreaking model. Its uniqueness has aesthetic sensibility with time. It never entered commercial production due to challenging economic conditions. Hence, the car has become a retro-futuristic classic and a source of inspiration for recent Hyundai models.
The restoration showcases the car’s origami-like exterior with flowing geometric lines, sleek roofline, and dynamic proportions. The minimalist interior features a monocoque design and a driver-centered floating architecture.
The Pony Coupe Concept represents Hyundai’s bold determination to enter the sports-car sector. A spirit that still drives the company’s leadership in electrification and high-performance hydrogen technology.
The restoration project not only pays tribute to Hyundai’s beginnings but also symbolizes the company’s commitment to the future. It serves as a milestone in Hyundai’s history and a legacy to be passed on to future generations.
Through initiatives like Hyundai Reunion, the company aims to leverage its past as a catalyst for future innovation. In the same way, it will continue its journey towards becoming a leader in future mobility.
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