This is another concept that made an impression on me, more for its intelligent use of headlights from the jellybean-gen Ford Taurus. Bravo, Rinspeed.

Made in Florida, mid-engined, and built on a tubular steel chassis, the E-Go Rocket was designed for a single person and — maybe — a road trip. The successor to the previously-covered Rinspeed Mono Ego, I'm not quite sure if any of these more modern neo-classic designs are all that compelling.

Rinspeed Mono Ego
Car of the Day #90: 1997 Rinspeed Mono Ego

E-Go Rocket really was built in the U.S.A. by TLC Carrossiers, then shipped to be a Swiss star.

Yes, it has a 410 horsepower supercharged V8 engine, and yes, it's mounted right behind the single denim-covered seat. It’s Friday, people: act like it.

1998 Rinspeed E-Go Rocket • Rinspeed

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