#1977 ECV Dune Series
In 1977, ECV released a new series of offroad machines for “taming the great outdoors, like a real man should” [1] These were the Dune Series, a reworking of the DuneKing name from back in the late 60’s, to offer much more.
##1977 ECV DuneTraveler.
The DuneTraveler is the main “body” of the lineup, with a full cover body, 8 seats, 4L V8, and a 4x4 system, mated to a strong ladder chassis. The Wheels are the largest ever fitted to an ECV car.
##1977 ECV DuneRaider
The DuneRaider is the workhorse of the Lineup, with an open bed and such. The DuneRaider is a farm truck through and through.
##1977 ECV DuneKing
The DuneKing name returns to a 10L V8, off-road monster.
[1] - A Reference to an older advertisement for the Dune Series, aired in 1978.
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a 7 liter offroader is just what we need… in a fresh post fuel crisis world 
Also I really like the rune.
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#1978 ECV Angel T
In '78, John handed the company on to a young man. That young man was called Clark Gail, and the first car made under his name was very different to anything that had come before. Firstly, the new car, dubed “Angel,” was FWD. Seccondly, it was Turbo Charged. Thirdly, it had a 900cc inline four. This was an extremely underwhelming and quick to make and sell city car. This car is the cheapest ECV vehicle made, selling for just under $8,000 (automation values)
#1980 ECV Atlas RCV
With the turn of a new decade, ECV was moving forward. Firstly, there was a change in logo, from the “Winged Man with Crossed Blades” to a simpler “Man with Crossed Blades” design. Next, Clark decided to start moving the company into international waters, this was cemented with the creation and designing of the “Atlas.” The Atlas was made to be sellable in Europe and The United States, however Mainland Europe was the target. The Atlas’ design was made to fit in with European cars, this meant that it stood out within the US. Mounted in the front is a 3L V8 making 150hp. The Atlas is light (1152kg) and it rockets to a top speed of 214km/h.
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Gotta admit, eos R is a pretty clever design.
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#1986 ECV Crest MkIII
The third of the Crest Series was released to the public in early 1986. The MkIII was a front Wheel Drive vehicle, unlike the vans it succeeds. The FT was able to seat 9 people in ease, similar to the previous Crest vans. The FT’s 1.7L turbo charged inline 6 was mounted transversely inside the engine bay.
#1986 ECV Pyxis XP-R
The Pyxis was a test. What was All Wheel Drive? That was what the ECV engineers were tasked with finding. What ended up happening was ECV’s Best selling car since the 2nd Generation Rune.
V8. 280hp. AWD. 5 Speed Manual. Miles Of Fun. The 1986 ECV Pyxis XP-R, on sale now.
Mercy - Pyxis.zip (90.8 KB) Do what you want to it, I wish to see.
#1988 ECV Vulpecula V
In 1988 ECV needed a semi-replacement to the Aged Angel. The replacement was a 5 door, fwd hatch. The V was the Mid-Range model, with all the basics needed to do its thing. Not much else to say about a rather bland Hatch, to be honest.
Mercy - Vulpecula.zip (90.2 KB)
Another Jump from the Coronological Order, to the FUUUUTURE!
#ECV Pyxis 2018 Concept “Alpha Phase”
In late 2016, ECV showed off the Newest design, quoted as the “New way forward in the ECV design from 2017 and onto the future.” Designed by 20-year-old designer Heather Friedeberg, the 2018 Concept is a combination of Spirit, Design, Technology, and Skill. With a 9.1L v12 mounted Mid-Ship, making 1000hp (all to the rear wheels.) Able to reach speeds of upwards of 400km/h, with 0-100km/h taking 3.0 seconds, and the quarter-mile being done in 10.02 seconds, the 2018 Concept is made to run with the big boys of the world.
“Our goal here was to see what could be made if we let our designers have their own way. With an unlimited budget to do what they wanted, the Pyxis 2018 Concept was the final product. If this were to enter production - which we believe it to not - then it would not go to market under the Pyxis nameplate, but that of the Eos. We firmly believe this to stay as a concept, and have no plans to make it a full production vehicle. The five currently working and running concepts will stay as concepts, and they will stay within the ECV company. No ifs. No buts. The Pyxis 2018 is our Halo, and will stay out of the full limelight” - ECV CEO, Markus Reingholm.
#ECV’s Screw up, 1989.
ECV, a somewhat booming company had moved away from its roots, of homegrown american automobiles, and had started catering towards the European market. Their vehicles sold in Europe were ineffective and weren’t selling, and they stood out too much in the US to sell well. This was an issue that Gail was avoiding conversation about. 11 years after taking control of the company, he had turned it onto its head, with production of strange, and largely useless vehicles, like the Angel, Atlas, MkIII Crest, and Vulpecula. With the company beginning a “revolt” of sorts, and sales declining rapidly, news broke in early April of 1989 of the resignation of Clark Gail.
In May, a new head was placed, that being head of ECV-R, Jaak Kovari. Jaak said that he would place back the American Power and Beauty into ECV. This did not last, as before a car would even be announced under his name, he resigned. This left ECV without a CEO, and without sales to keep them afloat. In July, the mass workforce of ECV had cobbled together what they could, and formed the ECV Engineer’s Board. The EEB was a collective of four men who took control of the now stagnated remains of ECV, and began to forcibly bring it back from the dead. The four men, known in-house as the Horsemen of Eden, each set them selves a role. The first Horseman of Eden was Liam Grey, he was the head of PR and Marketing. The second was Lewis Metheran, he was the head of Engineering and the Factory Foreman. Third was Blake Harrier, head of Design. The fourth and Final was Lupin Harrik, head of ECV-R and Motorsport.
There was still a looming danger that the preceding group had damaged ECV’s reputation and that they wouldn’t be able to revive ECV.
#1990 ECV T Series
###T-001
The First of three concepts from ECV after they fell apart in 1989. The T-001 was an experimental sports car, using a mid-mounted V6 engine. The T-001 was shown at the 1990 Geneva Motor show along side the T-002 and T-003. The T-001 was the Concept put forward as a track ready, but luxury sport/super car, meant to be put forward to the rich and/or famous. The T-001 was painted in a Dark green, and fitted with a Custom made (and very expensive) carbon fibre chassis and a fibreglass shell. ECV executive, Liam Grey, said that the T-001, if made into a production vehicle, would be expected to sell for around US$250,000. The chances of that are very unlikely. The T-001 was clocked doing a 1:50 at Circuit Zolder.
T-002 and 003 are coming soon.
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###T-002
The T-002 was the 2nd of the T-series concepts, using a somewhat smaller and rear-engined platform. The T-002 was an effort to see how a rear engine car would work. The result was under 1000kg, with over 300hp and able to reach speeds just under 270km/h. With a luxurious interior, this is for the upperclassman with ~100k to spend. The T-002, like the T-001 is never meant to see production.
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Damn! That is some serious flare!
Thanks Man! Felt like doing some “experimenting” if you’d call it that.
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###T-003
The T-003 is the most different of the concepts. Unlike the previous 2, the T-003 is orientated toward off-road use. The T-003 is marketed to be a sturdy and rugged off-roader. Boasting a ride height of just under 340mm, the T-003, when tested, was capable of completing all test courses thrown at it. Again the T-003 is not going into production, however it will be a strong source of influence for the next ECV off-roader. If it were to be sold, it would retail for just over 20k.
Regular cars will continue from now onward.
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Were the name of your ECV concept series (T-001…) inspired by Resident Evil? 
I had no Idea that was a thing…
TIL
#1991 ECV Huntress
In 1991, ECV released their first series of mid-engined sports vehicles. There was 2 versions of the '91 huntress, the S and the S Cabrio. The S cars were powered by turbocharged inline 4 engines, and used the new ECV design style. The 200hp i4 was enough to reach a speed of 229km/h. The Cabrio was no much less powerful or sporty than the normal S. The normal S was sold for around 20k, and the Cabrio was sold for around 22k.
S
S Cabrio
In 1992, ECV made the “R.” The R was powered by a Turbo charged V6, making 369hp, and was able to reach 257km/h. The car was sold for 32k
R
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#1993 ECV Rune MkIV
The '93 rune MkIV was a combination of the old Mammoth name-plate and style, and the previous Rune generations. With a V12 in the front, and enough comfort to sleep in, the Rune is stepping toward luxury and style, away from the easy grasp of the older runes. Selling for 25k.
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Mmmm mmm! I am loving that 90s minimalist design. 
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