1985 Saab EV-1 Concept Car

For a car maker as conservative as Saab, the EV-1 of 1985 was a real break with tradition. And had it gone into production, the EV-1 might have shaken off Saab’s staid image of building dependable but dull cars. However, from the day the concept was unveiled at the 1986 Los Angeles Auto Expo, the Swedish manufacturer claimed that it was just an engine and styling test bed, and there were no plans for the EV-1 to reach their showroom.