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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.

 
  • 1964-RAMBLER-TARPON--Concept-929
    The 1964 Chicago Auto Show was the public debut of the bright red Rambler Tarpon fastback concept car. Based on the 106-inch wheelbase Rambler American compact, the semi-boat tail roof was accented with black vinyl. Additional unique Tarpon styling highlights included a convex grille, chrome wheels with knock-off spinners, custom taillights, and four-bucket seats. Tarpon was the influence for the intermediate size 1965-1967 Marlin.
  • 1964-47-Rambler-Tarapon-Concept-929-2
    The 1964 Chicago Auto Show was the public debut of the bright red Rambler Tarpon fastback concept car. Based on the 106-inch wheelbase Rambler American compact, the semi-boat tail roof was accented with black vinyl. Additional unique Tarpon styling highlights included a convex grille, chrome wheels with knock-off spinners, custom taillights, and four-bucket seats. Tarpon was the influence for the intermediate size 1965-1967 Marlin.
  • B822102F5C3D4C4E903543DA3E3BC3B7.jpg
    The 1964 Chicago Auto Show was the public debut of the bright red Rambler Tarpon fastback concept car. Based on the 106-inch wheelbase Rambler American compact, the semi-boat tail roof was accented with black vinyl. Additional unique Tarpon styling highlights included a convex grille, chrome wheels with knock-off spinners, custom taillights, and four-bucket seats. Tarpon was the influence for the intermediate size 1965-1967 Marlin.