Concept cars give you a peek at how future car models might
appear. Even though the concept car might never make it as a final
manufactured product, the auto designers are given the opportunity to
try new twists and new materials, often revving up the horsepower and
the price tag so the model is very impressive at first exposure. It
will be featured at car shows where the prototype has public and media
exposure. The automobiles are admired for their futuristic or
provocative appearance and have the goal of advancing the model's
introduction and gaining valuable publicity. To a certain extent, it is
a study of how viable the car model will be to company profits. Modern
methods such as additive manufacturing have permitted auto companies to
research and develop new materials, engine designs, and tooling applications.
This permits concept vehicles to be built at a faster pace which in turn
produces further design changes in specific car models which grabs public
attention.
Deena's Concept Car Pictures is a
personal collection of car pictures gleamed over the internet, mostly
through news groups, car dealer pages, and other related automotive
sites. Many of these images can be found on other web sites in larger
resolution if you want wallpaper pictures. If you have a picture or a
drawing of a concept car that you would like to add to my collection,
please send it along to deena@dr.com including
whatever information you have about the car.
The above is a car
credited to the noted GM designer Harvey J. Earle who realized that
concept cars should be an integral part of the automotive industry.
The car was never meant to be mass produced but was used to publicize
the brand name, Buick. Shortly after seeing the
successs of the Y-Job, other auto manufacturers began building and
demonstrating their own concept cars. The introduction of concept cars
as a business tool was considered a major advancement in the automotive
industry.