Innovative Vehicle Ideas That Failed Immediately

Aurora Safety Car

Not all concept cars come from the big automakers. Some are the result of hobbyists who want to change the world themselves. One such man was Catholic priest Father Alfred Juliano, who was concerned with highway safety enough to devote his life to creating a more durable automobile.

The Aurora was introduced in 1957 and was set to retail at $12,000. The fiberglass-bodied car was outfitted with side impact bars, a collapsible steering wheel, a roll cage and numerous other features designed to keep occupants safe in case of a crash.

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