Despite seemingly unlimited positive and negative attributes, artificial intelligence, for better or for worse, has allowed lots of folks everywhere to turn their unique automotive design ideas into real-looking prototype images. We’ve been following a Facebook group page that goes by the name of “Real AI Automotive Art” where people share their ideas. You can visit the page by clicking here.
For example, one creator imagined what an Audi TT Coupe might have looked like had it been designed in 1966, another picked a 1970s vibe. We saw an authentic-looking 4-seater 1955 Ford Thunderbird (the 1955-57 years were two-seaters only), a 1970s combination Volkswagen Beetle and Rabbit hatchback, a cross between a 1970s Corvette and Mercedes SL, a 1975 Mazda Miata, and so much more.
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1966 Audi TT coupe (Jakob Gidlund)1955 Ford Thunderbird as 4-seater (George Fisher)1956 Ford Thunderbird as 4-seater (George Fisher)1960 AMC Pacer (Dutch Prinsen)1964 Cadillac Escalade (Craig Scott)1970s Audi TT (Kamil Gorski)1967 Mustang + Camaro merge (George Fisher)1970s Mercedes SLR (Roibeárd Gráinséir)1973 Mercedes Corvette – John Latinik1975 BMW CSL V8 Cabrio – Markus Kabing1975 Mazda Miata – Rob Hines1975 Nissan XTerra – Craig Scott1979 Audi R8 – Kamil Gorski1979 Lincoln Navigator – Craig Scott1982 Lexus LS400 – Craig Scott1987 Porsche 955 – Max Kovac1987 Porsche Cayenne – Matt Velez1987 VW Scirocco wagon – Sascha Wagner1988 Saab 9000 coupe – Robert Osiecki1990 Mercedes Speed Racer – Zelenka Pavel1990 Cadillac Seventies Eldorado III – David Sebben1991 Chrysler Pacifica – Matt Velez1994 Porschado – Max Kovac2026 AMC Pacer GT Turbo – Brook Taylor1965 Cadillac based on a Buick Skylark coupe (Geoff Edwards)1969 Jaguar F-type Based on Rover P5B (Jakob Gidlund)1974 Triumph TR6 reimagined (Pierre Ruiz)1985 Plymouth Voyager hatchback (Gregory Piper)A 1976-85 Mercedes W123 E-Class reimagined as a Maybach1979 VW Rabbit Beetle (Ser Olmy)A modern rendition of a 1965 Buick Riviera (David Sebben)A modern take on a 1980s Pontiac Fiero (Wayne DF)
About Sean
Welcome to Classic Cars Today Online! We seek to explore the subject of classic vehicles from the 1950s through today. It is our belief that a car needn't be old to be respected and admired for graceful design, historical significance, and future value. As founder and Editor-In-Chief, I welcome contributions from you about your own car-related interests and ownership experiences. As far as myself, I've worked in the automotive service field and have been a contributor to Autoweek Magazine, The Star, Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine, Examiner.com and more. Currently, I'm a copywriter and own several foreign and domestic classic cars. In my spare time, you'll find me serving as Technical Editor and officer of several car clubs, being a concours car show judge, and meeting some great folks around the tri-state NY / NJ / Pennsylvania area at car shows. - Sean Connor
1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia wheelPhoto: Genna Rae
1969 Volkswagen Karmann GhiaPhoto: Genna Rae
50s Calnevar aftermarket hubcaps shPhoto credit: T. Gorski
Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country wheel cover
Cadillac Eldorado painted wheel cover 1976-78Photo: Nate Smith
1974 - 1976 Lincoln Continental wheel coverPhoto credit: H. Carver
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme rallye wheelPhoto: C. DeMarco
Chrysler 1980s painted wheel coverPhoto: O. Stein
13-inch General Motors color matched wheel 1975-80Photo: Valley Ride Styles
Audi TT RS wheelPhoto: Sean Connor
1994 - 1995 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet wheel
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 standard wheel
16-inch black steel Land Rover off-road wheelsPhoto credit: J. Getty
18-inch aluminum wheel on 2003 - 2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE
18 inch "Hurricane" aluminum wheel standard on 2002-2004 Discovery SE
1957 - 1958 Pontiac wire wheel cover(Photo credit: R. Ulrich)
1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 equipped with repro 15-inch alloy wheels(Photo credit: Sean Connor)
560SL 15-inch aluminum wheel
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT aluminum wheel
1978 Lincoln Mark V DJ blue wheel b(Photo credit: M. Garrett)
1979 Lincoln Mark V Collectors Series navy blue painted wheel(Photo credit: M. Garrett)
1969 Dodge Charger RT Hemi wheel with center hub cap
1953 Oldsmobile wire-wheel
2014 Jaguar XK RS GT wheel at the 2013 New York Auto Show(Photo credit: Sean Connor)
2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG wheel at the 2013 New York Auto Show(Photo credit: Sean Connor)
2013 Subaru WRX concept wheel at the 2013 New York Auto Show
1952 Volkswagen wheelPhoto credit: L. Jacobs
1975 Pontiac Grand Ville rallye wheelPhoto credit: Sean Connor
1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham wire wheel cover
Dodge Charger all-black police car wheel a
Dodge Charger all-black police car wheel b
1963 Mercedes 230SL wheel at the 2013 June Jamboree in Montvale, NJPhoto: Sean Connor
1964 Mercedes 230SL wheel at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz June JamboreePhoto: Kristi Burns
Imagine If…A Few Would-Be AI Classic Car Designs That Are Pretty Good
Despite seemingly unlimited positive and negative attributes, artificial intelligence, for better or for worse, has allowed lots of folks everywhere to turn their unique automotive design ideas into real-looking prototype images. We’ve been following a Facebook group page that goes by the name of “Real AI Automotive Art” where people share their ideas. You can visit the page by clicking here.
For example, one creator imagined what an Audi TT Coupe might have looked like had it been designed in 1966, another picked a 1970s vibe. We saw an authentic-looking 4-seater 1955 Ford Thunderbird (the 1955-57 years were two-seaters only), a 1970s combination Volkswagen Beetle and Rabbit hatchback, a cross between a 1970s Corvette and Mercedes SL, a 1975 Mazda Miata, and so much more.
To open any of the below photos to full size, right click over the image and select “Open Image In New Tab”.
About Sean
Welcome to Classic Cars Today Online! We seek to explore the subject of classic vehicles from the 1950s through today. It is our belief that a car needn't be old to be respected and admired for graceful design, historical significance, and future value. As founder and Editor-In-Chief, I welcome contributions from you about your own car-related interests and ownership experiences. As far as myself, I've worked in the automotive service field and have been a contributor to Autoweek Magazine, The Star, Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine, Examiner.com and more. Currently, I'm a copywriter and own several foreign and domestic classic cars. In my spare time, you'll find me serving as Technical Editor and officer of several car clubs, being a concours car show judge, and meeting some great folks around the tri-state NY / NJ / Pennsylvania area at car shows. - Sean Connor