Oddball one-off custom/hot rod/kit car

[Kruzn]

This is an odd one....

While working at Hobbico I did some business with a guy in California. One of his side businesses was contract building scale replicas for court trials (buildings, street scenes, crime scenes, etc.) as well as models for movies, TV, etc. He found out that I built/collected models and sent me this one for my collection. It was carved from wood and was a styling model for a 1:1 kit car company that never got off the ground. It is somewhat crude, but interesting.

 

 

 

 

[cobraman]

It's really pretty cool.

[Snake45]

That IS pretty cool, and looks better than some similar efforts I could name from big-name custom builders. 

[Renegade]

I like it.

[PappyD340]

Real cool, never would have guessed that it was wood

[Ace-Garageguy]

Not bad. Really not bad at all. Pretty decent, actually. Flows well, proportions are good. Yup, overall pretty nice.

[Miatatom]

Sort of looks like a cross between a Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car and a 40 Ford. I love stuff like this. Originality, art, cool.

[Yahshu]

Looks cool, I'd own a 1:1

[Modelbuilder Mark]

4 hours ago, Miatatom said:

Sort of looks like a cross between a Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car and a 40 Ford. I love stuff like this. Originality, art, cool.

I was going to say the same thing..

[Russell C]

Altered the contrast a bit to get a better look at it. Tempting to steal the idea....

[Kruzn]

8 hours ago, Russell C said:

Altered the contrast a bit to get a better look at it. Tempting to steal the idea....

Go for it!

Thanks for adjusting the contrast. I should have done that. Looks much better.

[Snake45]

8 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said:

I was going to say the same thing..

That's one of the cars I was thinking of that it looks BETTER than. 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice concept, looks cool!

[ewetwo]

Nice.

[Spex84]

Thanks for sharing, that's really cool!  Great lines and flow. The tires are maybe a bit too chunky, but the intent is clear. I like the swooping beltline, rolled-under fenders, and the taillight integration is pretty clean!  This concept is clearly from the era of the Chrysler Atlantic, Ford Ka, Pronto Cruiser, Plymouth Prowler and other retro-styled concept cars that were so prevalent (and refreshing!) at the time. I see some 90s Dodge Viper in there, too.

It also reminds me somewhat of the other mag's August '99 cover car:

[Foxer]

I love the look of this.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

12 hours ago, Snake45 said:

That's one of the cars I was thinking of that it looks BETTER than. 

I concur,  the models roof line looks much better

[Slotto]

That's really cool

[geetee66]

I love this forum! I get to learn something new every time I login!

It does bear a striking resemblance to the magazine cover. Very cool