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Late Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach all-electric concept is a head-turner - In pics

Famed fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who unexpectedly passed away earlier this week partnered with Mercedes-Benz and Daimler design chief Gorden Wagener to create the stunning Project Maybach.

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

The Project Maybach gets traditional straight lines and sharp edges just like other Maybach cars along with two-tone black-and-tan paint scheme. 

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

The front gets silver skid plate and brush guard to protect the upright front fascia, with a large vertical grille.

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

The rear has a skid plate, a brush guard, and a flat fascia with round taillights.

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

“Mercedes-Benz is devastated to hear of the passing of Virgil Abloh,” the automaker said in a statement. “Our sincere thoughts are with Virgil’s family and teams.”

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

Mercedes-Benz will showcase the one-off vehicle at the Rubell Museum which has been opened in honour of Abloh. 

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

Other interesting styling bits include the ax embedded into the door jam or the box embedded at the end of the dashboard.

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Virgil Abloh-designed Project Maybach

The seats can be folded completely flat, which should make sleeping out in the wilderness easy, matching the whole outdoor theme of the vehicle. 

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