Ford Pockar Explained

Production:1980
Manufacturer:Ford
Body Style:microcar
Engine:957cc[1]
Wheelbase:1880mm
Length:2845mm
Width:1519mm
Height:1390mm
Designer:Ghia

The Ford Pockar is a four-person[2] concept car designed by Ghia for Ford in 1980.[3] [4] Pockar was short for "pocket car."

Features

The Pockar—named as "pocket car"—featured luggage compartments built into the exterior door panels. Both side doors were cut horizontally through the middle, and the lower portion dropped like a tailgate. In addition to the two lockable luggage compartments built into the doors, there was ample luggage space inside and room for four passengers. The rear seat could also be folded down flat for increased cargo capacity. The side door luggage compartments protruded into the interiors of the doors, and served as armrests. Electronic instruments on the dashboard were clustered in a semi-circular pod which was clearly visible through the upper half of the steering wheel.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detailed specs review of 1980 Ford Ghia Pockar model for concept. www.automobile-catalog.com.
  2. Web site: 1982 Press Photo Ford Motor Company Pockar 1982 Concept. Historic Images. 2022-02-06. 2022-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206054704/https://outlet.historicimages.com/products/dfpz36613. live.
  3. Web site: 1980 Ford (Europe) Ghia Pockar Concept full range specs. www.automobile-catalog.com.
  4. Web site: Ford Fiesta Pockar Concept Car. Project Bobcat. 2022-02-06. 2022-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206054706/https://www.projectbobcat.com/history/ford-fiesta-concepts-pockar. live.
  5. Web site: 2022-01-26 . 1980 Ford Pockar by Ghia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221110100440/https://www.story-cars.com/1980-ford-pockar-by-ghia . 2022-11-10 . 2022-11-10 . Story Cars . en.