Infiniti has released teaser images of a retro concept to be unveiled at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California next week. The heritage-inspired prototype aims to combine the adventure of early motorsports with the brand’s pioneering spirit, EV technology and craftsmanship.

While the brand was only founded in 1989, the thought process for the prototype’s development is explained by Alfonso Albaisa, Senior Vice President of Global Design, “What if we found a car, down at the southern tip of Japan, buried deep in the barn, hidden from all eyes for 70 years? What if in this car we found the seed of passion planted during our first Japanese Grand Prix and the power and artistry of Infiniti today? What would this discovery look like?”

While we are not sure if the prototype is fully functional, this tease has us looking forward to seeing the whole car next weekend at Pebble Beach.