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First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

 
  • 1981CAS_FordRSXconcept
    One of the concept cars Ford displayed at the 1981 Chicago Auto Show was the Mustang RSX. The initials stood for Rallye Sport Experimental. This two-seat sport coupe was designed by Ford's Ghia studio in Turin, Italy. Finished in orange metallic, the body featured simulated all glass doors, and a rear airfoil was used to improve directional stability and lessen wind resistance. With a wheelbase nearly 6-inches shorter than the production Mustang, the lighter RSX came powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that was teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox.