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Feb
20
In 1972 Opel presented the OSV40 Opel Safety Vehicle Prototype. Based on the 4-door version of the Kadett C, it looked rather bland. The ride height of the OSV40 has been changed. I also made some changes to the body panels and added a front air dam. While working on it I thought I might as well change the body itself. Voilá – the Coupé and Aero versions of the Opel Safety Vehicle.
The Coupé sports a set of white 13″ ATS classic wheels, the Aero a set of 13″ polished Fuchs wheels.
Feb
20
This beauty from the 40’s has been modified extensively – but I tried to maintain a stock look. A top chop along with opened windows, modifications to the front fascia and getting rid of the bumpers was fairly easy. I also found a nice set of chrome steelies.
Feb
16
Even ugly vehicles may be turned into something more desireable. Exceptions: Pontiac Aztek and FIAT Multipla. This Chevrolet SSR has been treated to a NASCAR look. Probably not perfect, but it was just a “what if” kind of idea.
Feb
16
I think the BMW X6 is shockingly ugly. There must be a way to create something nice even from this behemoth. After finding a picture with interesting perspective and lighting, I started to create a virtual model of the BMW X6 – the way they should have designed it.
Feb
16
Another Honda from the 80’s. Only minor modifications to create this virtual model. I retained the stock look of the third generation CIVIC Hatchback and just lowered it over 15″ mesh wheels. The lights have been altered also for a cleaner look.
Feb
14
The third generation CIVIC still had the sleek and clean design typical of 80’s Hondas. This one was just lowered and a set of up-to-date larger diameter wheels have been installed.
Feb
14
Even the most mundane cars can be transformed into something fun to drive. Driving a Daihatsu Sirion rental car in South Africa inspired me to virtually modify one. A more aggressive front, a bodykit and a set of larger wheels help this little car to look more grown-up.
Feb
14
In my opinion, Hondas of the 80’s have had a very sleek and clean design – there being no need to change anything on the body or trim. The BA2 Prelude was the first Honda I owned. This one has been lowered over period correct 15 inch mesh wheels and the windows have been tinted.
Feb
14
Even though overlooked by most people, the Renault Fuego is a nicely designed car. It does however lack sportiness when factory stock. I flared the fenders, added larger diameter OZ Futura wheels with low profile tires and removed some of the plastic trim.
Feb
14
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Shooting Break R129
Mercedes-Benz / Photoshop Chops / Shooting Brake / Shooting Break Posted by Sebastian Motsch
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I really like the Mercedes-Benz SL R129 series. One day I wondered how a shooting break of this particular model would look like. Apart from the roof, nothing has been changed on the body. The car has been lowered and I added wheels from a V12 S-Class.
Feb
14
Being a child of the eighties, I grew up with edgy cars and I still like them. This Alfa Romeo 33 didn’t need a lot of tinkering to become a looker. It has been lowered over BMW 1-Series wheels, the bodykit has been modified slighly and the rear fascia has been changed.
Feb
14
A friend of mine built a scale model of a Chrysler 300C Coupé. This inspired me to create this virtual model when the SRT8 version was unveiled. The body has been cleaned, bigger wheels and exhaust tips have been added. Even though it might look like – but the roof is not chopped.
Jan
18
Angle of view and the special light attracted my attention to this Lingenfelter Corvette C5 Z06. I didn’t change a lot, just lowered it, enlarged the wheels and the front spoiler, cleaned the rear valance and blacked out the top.
Jan
18
Even though the Nissan Cedric Y34 is a car from the nineties, I opted to give it that retro look with the hood painted flat black hood instead of carbon fiber. The wheels are pure 80’s design – but with a larger diameter not available back then.
Jan
18
This is part two of the Ford Focus ST chops. The car has been lowered over a set of nice wheels. The body has been cleaned and some details have been added to the bodykit. However, there was no need to change the bright orange color.
Motsch (2008)
Jan
18
This is part one of the Ford Focus ST chops. The car has been lowered over a set of nice wheels. The body has been cleaned and some details have been added to the bodykit. However, there was no need to change the bright orange color.
Jan
18
When I found the original picture, I instantly decided that it deserved a nicer background. The 70’s color of this BMW E12 5-Series really stands out – and the shadow line conversion adds to it. Not much else was done, I just added a couple of period correct alloy wheels and lowered it.
Jan
18
Having spent considerable time of my youth on holidays in France, French cars always remind me of those days. This Renault 5 has been transformed into a little pocket rocket with a turbocharger and intercooler. I have tried a new technique on this one to make body panels look like they have holes.
Jan
17
I have always liked the shooting break concept of two-door station wagons. The Koenigsegg CCX inspired me to create one of those. Can you guess where the roof and taillights came from?
Jan
17
When the new Lotus Europa came out I was a bit disappointed with the styling. To me it looked rather boring. Therefore I decided to turn it into a racecar. Whether it fits GT2 or GT3 specifications was not relevant back then.
Jan
17
The Holden Sandman Concept served as a test. For the first time I worked with logos, used as decals or stickers on a virtual model. Therefore not much work has gone into modifying the ride.
Jan
17
Converting this Startech 300C was quite a lot of fun. Initially, I planned to enter it into a contest many years ago. I wanted to create something different, apart from the usual lowering, Lambo-style doors and wheel changes. The bold look of the vehicle inspired me to convert the 300C into a (mini)truck.
Jan
17
One of my oldest photoshop chops is the Maybach Exelero. Not much done here, just a few minor tweaks. The factory paintjob has been upgraded to a two-tone paintjob, Aston Martin wheels have been added and the winglets have been removed.