The Classic Concept Cars Remade as Modern Production Vehicles - Automotive News & Information

These beauties deserve another chance on the road.

1969 BMW 2800 Spicup

The 1969 BMW 2800 Spicup, like the Lamborghini Marzal has a body that Marcello Gandini made at Bertone. As a reference to the removable roof panel, which allowed for conversion between hardtop and open-air motoring, the name of the vehicle was a combination spider and coupe. Although the front was very similar to Gandini’s 1967 concept, which became the Alfa Romeo Montreal, he modified the design for BMW by adding a shaker roof. The trunk was located behind the rear glass and was angular.

The Classic Concept Cars Remade as Modern Production Vehicles

Modern take includes a nose that is similar to the and modern LED headlights. The hood bulge is slightly larger. The design is very similar to the original.

The Mazda RX-500, a rotary-powered supercar that was introduced at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show was the company’s attempt to imagine one. The 1.0-liter, 2-rotor engine produced 247 horsepower (184 kilowatts) The weight of the vehicle was kept down by plastic body panels, which weighed in at around 1,874 pounds (850 kg).

The Classic Concept Cars Remade as Modern Production Vehicles

It is difficult to improve on greatness so the modernized version looks almost identical to the original. Only minor changes are a new set of wheels and lime-green paint.

At the 1967 Geneva Motor Show, the original Lamborghini Marzal was unveiled. Bertone designed the body, with Marcello Gandini as the designer. The most bizarre feature of the design was the pair of huge gullwing doors that allowed access to the rear and front seats. The entire panel was covered in glass, creating a striking profile.The modern Lambos are used as the inspiration for this project. However, the artists have adapted the doors to the sides. There is enough space for four people inside.While the Chevrolet Corvette mid-engined is a big deal today, the idea of placing the engine behind the ‘Vette’s driver dates back to decades. Multiple experimental vehicles had already imagined the Aerovette layout when it was first introduced in 1976.

In 1973, the Aerovette’s basic form was created. This original Aerovette featured a 4-rotor Wankel rotary motor. The machine was then modified to accommodate a 6.555-liter (405-cubic inch) V8 under the rear deck. According to Hemmings, the General took the vehicle on a tour of car shows in 1976. The automaker even considered using it as the basis for its fourth-gen ‘Vette.

The Classic Concept Cars Remade as Modern Production Vehicles

The Aerovette’s original design is preserved in this modernized version, except that the original popup headlights have been replaced with fixed LED lamps.

Because of their unique shape and technology, concept cars are often the most significant debuts at auto shows. They can provide a glimpse into what the company intends to make on the roads in the future. Sometimes, however, the most beautiful concept cars simply disappear and never make it to a brand’s showrooms.

The now rendering artists try to correct some of these mistakes by imagining what classic concepts would look like if their automakers rework them and bring these designs back to life for the modern world. Check out the slides and let us know your thoughts in the comments.