Looking for something in a Chevrolet Caprice Estate? CWW Designs is happy to oblige
The advent of photo manipulation programs like Adobe Photoshop have ushered in an era where its quite often hard to distinguish between fact and fiction-- sheet metal and pixelated musings of digital airbrush artists. For some publications, it's even an opportunity to fudge spy shots into convincing 'artist's renderings' purporting to represent future models. But for others like André Schaefer of CWW Designs, it's an automotive art that allows one's creative juices to flow, if only to create a virtual dream garage.
The Chevrolet Caprice Estate seen above is but one example of Schaefer's work. The Koln, Germany based artist has a whole library of virtual vehicles based on production models, 'blue sky' future concepts and vintage classics.
As Schaefer has been on the photo manipulation scene for quite some time now, Autoblog readers may have already seen some of his handiwork, but as he's constantly adding new designs, the CWW website is absolutely worth a second look.
Click through to the jump for more of Schaefer's work, along with a link to his website.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tool 12:09PM (5/18/2006)
My favorite of his was the 300C Coupe. What a stunner.
http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/chrysler300coupe.html
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Clinton 12:10PM (5/18/2006)
The Caprice Estate looks like it could be competition for the Dodge Magnum. Beautiful rendering; they look so real.
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Corey W. 12:25PM (5/18/2006)
Clinton,
I agree, a sedan and wagon with more of Chevy's global face, GM is using now, might not be a bad idea.
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Fabulo 12:31PM (5/18/2006)
This is amazing work of art! WOW!
For a moment I was scared this could be an actual concept from manufacturers (and especially re: the caprice concept:) this would be all that a 300c/magnum can't be; elegant, simple, classic (vs. gaudy, blingy, retro)
GM would never dare build something that gorgeous.
For the rest of the renderings, well, they look a little too "fake" and out of proportion to me.
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Mike 12:42PM (5/18/2006)
Oddly enough, I'd be interested in something like this Caprice but you're right Fabulo, GM doesn't have the stones to build something like this. Too bad. Guess I will have to settle for the blingged Magum.
I hope CWW keeps pushing the design envelope and that the big 3 are watching.....
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Philbert 12:59PM (5/18/2006)
Ack! My eye's!! I'm blind!!!
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Mike S. 1:21PM (5/18/2006)
Where did you find the Caprice Estate... and that Toyota concept. I've been going to CWW for quite some time now and I haven't seen either of those on the site. I know there are some that he makes and doesn't put up, but usually I find those on some forums. I've checked both cwwcardesign.com and cww.at......
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Antrow 1:43PM (5/18/2006)
Well, I would be waiting in line with check book iun had to try out any of those incredible wagons. The design concepts are stunning. This guy needs to go work for GM.
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Chris Paukert 1:48PM (5/18/2006)
#7... At my request, Andre was kind enough to share some of his designs with Autoblog's readership. Enjoy!
Cheers,
CP
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JayP 2:07PM (5/18/2006)
Really nice work. Not only does he use the manufacturer's design elements but he uses historical designs as well. The Land Rover sedan I've seen somewhere, based on a 70's Range Rover. Somewhere...
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Big Al 2:08PM (5/18/2006)
Great car, please just don't call it a Caprice. The name alone might stop me from buying it.
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Michael Karesh 2:11PM (5/18/2006)
Oddly, the Aston is similar in ways to the Porsche Cayenne, but about 100 times more attractive.
I'd also like to see the Caprice, and we might well have seen something like this (hopefully with IRS for decent packaging) if the Magnum were selling well. But ever since the Charger became available Magnum sales have been poor. I doubt Chrysler will replace it.
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ZoomZoomin' 2:12PM (5/18/2006)
The artist definitely seems to have a thing for wagons...
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SS3 2:23PM (5/18/2006)
GM will never do the Caprice Estate now that an outsider has shown the way - corporate ego and all. Too bad, its' a gorgeous car and exactly what I am lookin' for in my next car.
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Billy "Country" Squire 2:34PM (5/18/2006)
Well if GM won't build this, then Ford needs to bring back the Country Squire. The Wagonmaster needs to think outside the box, no pun intended. They can show the Honda Ridgeline owners who really invented the two-way tailgate!
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DJ 2:42PM (5/18/2006)
I've been looking at his designs for several years now and he has always been at the forefront of how many cars should have looked if enthusiasts were in charge of design. I love the Pontiac station wagon! Can anyone say "Hey-Hey, We're the Monkeys"?
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Eric L. 3:10PM (5/18/2006)
That range rover sedan above reminds me of the mid 80's Honda Civic (also the Rover 216 in UK).
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Howard Kerr 3:16PM (5/18/2006)
Wow, with 1 or 2 exceptions, every one of these cars does a GREAT job of incorporating design elements of each manufacturer's "corporate face" so that you can immediately identify who "builds" what.
Unfortunately, The Pontiac wagon also looks ALOT like Dodge wagons from the mid '70s, right down to the unframed wood panelling. Look at a mid or full size Dodge wagon from about '68 or '69 onwards, to see what I mean.
The Lexus coupe is what they should have built, instead of that stupid, turtle-looking SC430.
And I must disagree with everyone else, I don't care for a Caprice wagon that "steals" the Camaro's look. It dilutes the sportier car's appeal.
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iQuack 4:30PM (5/18/2006)
They forgot this one--a dream car, indeed:
http://xs100.xs.to/xs100/06204/KR.jpg
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George Schoneman 4:34PM (5/18/2006)
The Pontiac wagon is not a Pontiac, It is a rendering of the Challenger concept, look at the front valance, front fenders, dual scoop hood, "A" pillar and the obvious giveaway the Dodge wheel covers from the 1969 and '70 Doge C Body (Polara, Monaco)
Just an FYI. They do look pretty cool Especially the "long roof" Mustang
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