Harry P. Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Concept cars usually get designed using the then-current aesthetic, and reality rarely evolves to match the 'advanced' vision of an earlier time. Yet sometimes a production car winds up looking very close to the concept car. Like the Corvette, for example. Yeah, that doesn't happen often... but it happens. This 1965 AMC concept by Vignale looks a lot like the Javelin of a few years later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Yet sometimes a production car winds up looking very close to the concept car. Like the Corvette, for example. Yeah, that doesn't happen often... but it happens. Yes, and the Prowler and the Viper, Countach, many others. What I was getting at though is this: this Rolls thing is supposed to be a 100-years-down-the-road concept, right? Look at the 50 or 60 year-old "cars of the future" that were projections of what we'd be driving NOW... Hmmmmm...doesn't look like much on the road today, eh? Edited June 18, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 This 1965 AMC concept by Vignale looks a lot like the Javelin of a few years later... Actually, that was the inspiration for the production AMX in which the Javelin was created for market first from the AMX for broader appeal. To this day, a VERY good looking concept, and it's too bad AMC didn't debut this earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Actually, yes the TASCO was "inventive", given that Gordon Buehrig patented a feature of it that wound up giving him a pretty nice retirement income by the 1970's--the T-Top! Hiya Art! I meant the Rolls wasn't inventive or new. The TASCO was cool, as was the Lockhart Stutz. TASCO because Buehrig Hoping you're well. I'd call y'all but I can't hear well on phone. PM me. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Lady Penelope IV edition, driven by the Parker 8.0 System: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This is an attempt to re-create Frank Lockhart's Stutz Blackhawk LSR car (he lost his life in 1927, while running for the record at Daytona Beach. Art It didn't work - the guy died in it - so ............................ let's recreate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 It didn't work - the guy died in it - so ............................ let's recreate it This was recreated after "killing" several pilots in its day. The new one worked just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yes, and the Prowler and the Viper, Countach, many others. What I was getting at though is this: this Rolls thing is supposed to be a 100-years-down-the-road concept, right? Look at the 50 or 60 year-old "cars of the future" that were projections of what we'd be driving NOW... Hmmmmm...doesn't look like much on the road today, eh? Bill, sorry to bother, but is there any kits on this car or some others same?? looks so cool...Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Bill, sorry to bother, but is there any kits on this car or some others same?? looks so cool...Thx! The only one I know of that's even remotely similar is the Revell Pontiac Club de Mer concept car, built for the 1956 General Motors Motorama. It's a very simple kit, a little underscale probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This was recreated after "killing" several pilots in its day. The new one worked just fine. I love the Gee Bee. Best reason to watch the movie " The Rocketeer". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I love the Gee Bee. Best reason to watch the movie " The Rocketeer". I can think of at least one other good reason... ...speaking of "luxury". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Interesting to see so much pushback on this design/concept. I love it. It's retro, flamboyant, and sleek at the same time. The blender wheel cutouts and underslung headlights are ridiculous vestigial features, but think of them like landau bars--they're pure bling, a historical reference meant to imply luxury. I guess it's no surprise that I like this design; I liked the Chrysler Atlantic too. It should be immediately obvious that the thing is a concept, a fantasy, not intended to be functional in any way. It's so obviously a sculptural exercise that it's kind of funny to see people getting bent out of shape about it: "this ain't a car!!" Well...no kidding! It's almost reminiscent of Syd Mead's futuristic vehicles from the 60s and 70s, and some of the sci-fi vehicles from films like "Minority Report", as well as Phil Saunders' vehicle designs for the latest Tron films. When I imagine a future full of cars like that and the people who drive them, I realize I'll never be a part of it...I'll more likely be a member of the sewer-dwelling under-class who raids their dumpsters for leftovers and wears shoulder pads made of old bicycle tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Interesting to see so much pushback on this design/concept.... It should be immediately obvious that the thing is a concept, a fantasy, not intended to be functional in any way. It's so obviously a sculptural exercise that it's kind of funny to see people getting bent out of shape about it: "this ain't a car!!" Well...no kidding!Whether it's a "serious" styling study or purely a flight of fancy is irrelevant. It's just plain ugly.And while you're right that this is not meant to be any sort of realistic look at future RR models, then the question becomes what's the point? Why spend the time and money designing and creating something like this? What purpose does it serve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I can think of at least one other good reason... ...speaking of "luxury". OK Bill but the plane is a close second. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I can think of at least one other good reason... Tap it like a magic card, Bill. Whether it's a "serious" styling study or purely a flight of fancy is irrelevant. It's just plain ugly IN MY OPINION And while you're right that this is not meant to be any sort of realistic look at future RR models, then the question becomes what's the point? Why spend the time and money designing and creating something like this? What purpose does it serve? FIFY The point is fun, imagination, enjoyment. People are talking about RR. I doubt you'll ever buy one, but people that may will see this and think about the future as most do. The RR brand is getting buzz, social media hits. THAT's the real purpose, but the flip-phone masses in here won't ever see that. Their loss. I don't like it well, I like the Buehrig TASCO better. But I like the Syd Mead stuff Spex84 mentioned, and other dream cars. They're fun, and fun to see what didn't happen. Everyone can have an opinion. Just because you disagree, grilling people on what's the point, what's the purpose to get them to justify to you their opinion is rude. Some people do it every time, and it gets old. Maybe if she was in it and it had 37 liter Griffon power. Hmmmmm. Edited June 20, 2016 by keyser pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I love the Gee Bee. Best reason to watch the movie " The Rocketeer". Seeing a sweet '34 Ford Cabriolet blown to smithereens is the best reason not to watch it (it left a bad taste in my mouth for the rest of the picture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Bill, sorry to bother, but is there any kits on this car or some others same?? looks so cool...Thx! Hi Nie There's a Resin Kit of the 3rd Generation of that Car. Just scroll down and you'll see it:http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/AardvarkModels/Aardvark.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Tap it like a magic card, Bill. Oh would that I could...but I think Bowie beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Seeing a sweet '34 Ford Cabriolet blown to smithereens is the best reason not to watch it (it left a bad taste in my mouth for the rest of the picture).That kinda put me off too, but the production used a non-flying GeeBee replica to destroy, and may very well have used a fiberglass '34 Ford clone to blow up in the scene above too. Editing can do a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Maybe if she was in it and it had 37 liter Griffon power. Hmmmmm. Now we're talkin'...Steering? We don't need no stinkin' steering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) The only one I know of that's even remotely similar is the Revell Pontiac Club de Mer concept car, built for the 1956 General Motors Motorama. It's a very simple kit, a little underscale probably. thank you Bill. found some on ebay, not expensive at all... but if the shipping cost more than the kit itself.... anyway thank you Edited June 21, 2016 by 花火 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi Nie There's a Resin Kit of the 3rd Generation of that Car. Just scroll down and you'll see it: http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/AardvarkModels/Aardvark.html thank you sir But still i'm not prepare for resin kits...and it a little bit expensive but still thank you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 It kind of reminds me of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 thank you sir But still i'm not prepare for resin kits...and it a little bit expensive but still thank you:) The Aardvark stuff is nice, so not a bad place to try your hand at a resin kit if you can get past the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Whether it's a "serious" styling study or purely a flight of fancy is irrelevant. It's just plain ugly.And while you're right that this is not meant to be any sort of realistic look at future RR models, then the question becomes what's the point? Why spend the time and money designing and creating something like this? What purpose does it serve?Rolls management probably had to give the guys in design /R&D something to stimulate their creative juices besides making rolling bank vaults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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