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In Retro Futurism: The Hyundai N Vision 74 Story, the evolution of one of the 21st century's most surprising concept cars unfolds with precision, clarity, and drama rooted entirely in fact. This is not just the account of a prototype-it is the story of how a Korean automaker transformed a forgotten 1970s dream into a fully functional hydrogen-hybrid laboratory that captivated the world. Through detailed chapters on design, engineering, and corporate ambition, the book traces the journey from Giorgetto Giugiaro's 1974 Pony Coupé to the 2020s N Vision 74, connecting heritage and high technology in a single coherent narrative. Every figure, every design choice, and every test mile contributes to a broader understanding of how Hyundai moved from humble beginnings to global innovation leadership. From the cooling architecture and hydrogen systems to the cultural resonance of the restored Pony Coupé, this book documents the verified milestones of the N Vision 74 program-an engineering statement as much as a design manifesto. Richly detailed and strictly factual, Retro Futurism captures the moment when the past met the future on four wheels, and how a car intended for testing became a symbol of South Korea's design maturity, technological confidence, and global intent. For enthusiasts, designers, and anyone who believes progress is best measured in courage and capability, this is the definitive chronicle of the machine that redefined what a ""concept car"" could be.

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