Maybe Akio wanted to take it out for a spin?Not sure if my eyes are deceiving me but it looks like someone from Japan (possibly) is driving it in these latest photos.
Some think it could be Randy Pobst.

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Maybe Akio wanted to take it out for a spin?Not sure if my eyes are deceiving me but it looks like someone from Japan (possibly) is driving it in these latest photos.

^^ I could see that being Randy. He did get to test the LC500 during proto-type testing. I played around with paint and decided to somewhat make out what the rear side windows may look like without the camo and extra layer of panels (not the greatest).
If someone photoshops the FT-1 tail lights on it, I'm sure it will look really close to it.
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The only design cues I see from the rear so far are the duck tail (which looks scrunched up compared to the FT1's), shape of the rear window & taillights and maybe the air vents around those lights. the placement of the lights & exhausts don't look really exotic like the FT1's which were placed as wide as possible. might have some inspiration from the ft1 but it don't look "close" to me.
Maybe Akio wanted to take it out for a spin?
Some think it could be Randy Pobst.![]()
I thought it was Randy as well when I first saw the photos but in the shot where you can see the driver in the mirror, he looks totally different. Also, if you look at the front shot, you can see that the driver's eyes are a different shape to Randy's.I would rather the test driver be Randy. That way we will have a review article/video on MotorTrend soon![]()
You're right, even the earlier mule did not have that odd bump.Perhaps i am wrong, but here is what i hope for.![]()
..there are several differences from that first mule, overall nose shape, shape of the rear hatch/glass, design around the taillights are quite different, the height of the headlights are not the same, even the ducktails aren't the same size..it is quite odd that the camo panels became very different after the first mule..in some parts they seemingly took off camo whereas other areas they seemingly added more?You're right, even the earlier mule did not have that odd bump.
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Not as exotic and sexy as the concept, but I wouldn't say no to that.I got bored. Did it on Paint so its not perfect, but you get the idea.
Moved the exhaust, raised the rear window, and shrunk the hips.
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