The 1980 Citroën Karin
What's interesting about these concept cars, is that they sometimes get built if they generate enough interest. I believe this is how the new VW Beetle came about, and I suspect what nudged BMW to bring out the new mini.<p>One that is in the process of making that leap right now: <a href="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/98136/volkswagen-boss-confirms-id-buzz-concept-to-make-production" rel="nofollow">http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/98136/volkswagen-bos...</a><p>I do wonder if the reason concept 'updated' models are more likely to be made is there is a huge amount of nostalgia at play in the market.<p>As an aside, having owned a new Mini convertible, I can confirm it was probably the most fun I've had in a car. Felt like driving a go-kart. The suspension is ridiculously hard. Completely horrible car to be a passenger in but so so so much fun to drive. Apparently very close to the original.