From Car Show to Concept: My Custom ClassicSpeed Creation

I’ve just finished designing my latest concept car for ClassicSpeed Cars – and I’m really proud of it! In this post, I want to show you the finished car, but also take you behind the scenes into how I came up with the design.

THE CAR SHOW – WHERE SEEDS OF IDEAS START TO GROW

I went to this amazing car show with lots of cars. Most of them were super modern, but there was one that was almost vintage – a 1990s MG. That got me thinking: even when most cars are new, you can still spot cool details that would work on a ClassicSpeed Cars design. So I started looking at different parts of different cars, and some of them really stood out.

MG RV8 – Wheels That Catch Your Eyes

The MG was a MG RV8, made in small numbers from 1992-1995. It’s a modern version of the old MGB roadster. The wheels were shiny, sparkly, fancy – and VERY eye-catching. Seriously, they could literally catch your eyes. It was the first thing I noticed.

Rolls Royce – A Classy Grille

I liked the grille on this Rolls Royce – especially the vertical streaks. I didn’t want to copy the whole grille, just that part.

GMC Hummer – Big, Bold, and Boot Space

With the GMC Hummer, I liked the space in the back. I didn’t want to make my car convertible, but I did like the idea of comfy seats and a useful boot (trunk).

The Batmobile? Not Quite!

Okay, this one might sound a little weird – but hear me out! This car looked like a Batmobile, and it turns out it’s the Tumbler from the Batman Dark Knight series. I know what you’re thinking: How do you fit THAT into a vintage car design?

What I liked wasn’t the whole shape – it was the split windscreen feel, and how it gave off a sense of speed, safety, and just a little bit of danger.

COMBINING THE IDEAS

After the car show, I sketched out a rough first draft of what I wanted this car to be – mixing my own ideas with inspiration from all the cool stuff I saw.

Wheels – From MG to Bugatti

The MG RV8 has basketweave mesh-style alloy wheels, like you see on sporty cars from the 80s and 90s. I liked that idea but wanted to go even more vintage. So I designed true wire wheels, like on 1920s Bugattis or Jaguars. But I added a modern twist – a visible disc brake system behind the mesh.

I also chose thin whitewall tires. They’re not used much anymore, so they really stand out. I think they look retro, elegant, and sporty at the same time.

Grille – Chitty Meets Rolls

Everyone knows I love Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, especially the front. But let’s be honest – it’s a bit too flashy for everyday use. (I hate to admit that!) Bits could fall off, and it’s not great for modern airflow.

So I combined the Chitty grille shape with the Rolls vertical slats, and redesigned it into a brass oval grille with sleek chrome blades – vintage but modern. It’s aerodynamic and elegant.

Interior – Vintage Comfort Meets Modern Tech

Inside the car, I wanted a hybrid vintage-modern dashboard. It’s got:

• A three-spoke heated steering wheel for cold mornings
• Real wood paneling
• A gear shift that lets you swap between manual and automatic

Engine – Vintage with Power

This one’s got real power behind the vintage style. The engine is:

• 3.0L turbocharged inline-6
• About 380 horsepower
• 370 lb-ft of torque
• Rear-wheel drive standard, AWD optional

The Finished Car – The Camperline Six

And now… here it is: the Classic Speed Cars Camperline Six. It’s a 5-seater, designed for families who love style, speed, and comfort—with a vintage twist.

From Sketchbook to Showroom

It started with a sketch and some cool cars at a show… now it’s a car I’d love to see on the road someday.