1988 Mercury Concept 50

Mercury called the Concept 50 a "concept for fun". The idea was to show the public what small specialty front-wheel-drive vehicles of the future might resemble. The Concept 50 had clean cab-forward styling resembling that of the 1989 Ford Probe production vehicle. The 102.6-inch wheelbase, 177.4-inch length, and the 50.6-inch height were also similar to the 1989 Probe. Created as a two-door hatchback, the Concept 50 was intended for 18-30-year-olds or young two-income couples. Features included a small multi-valve V6 engine and all-wheel- drive. The five-spoke wheels resembled those of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC and the 1990 Mercury Cyclone concept car.