In February 1970, Ford kicked off a new decade at the Chicago Auto Show with a wild-looking Mustang concept car that previewed some of the design direction for the upcoming 1971 models. The exceptionally low-slung, two-seat Mustang Milano took inspiration from the grand touring cars that regularly prowled the roads around the northern Italian city that gave the car its name.
1970 Ford Mustang Milano | © Favcars.com
This two-seater Mustang had taillamps that would turn green if the car was accelerating, amber if coasting, and red if braking. Painted ultra-violet, the car also sported a Shelby-like hood with many scoops. The rear hatch and doors could both be opened electrically.
1970 Ford Mustang Milano | © Favcars.com
While some elements of this concept appeared later that year on production Mustangs, the Milano also influenced other Ford cars, like the Australian-market 1974 Falcon XB coupe Americans might recognize as the car driven by the title character in the first two Mad Max films.
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