Hyundai Unveils Veloster C3 Roll Top Concept at Los Angeles Auto Show

Edited By Eric Musarra

 

LOS ANGELES,Nov. 28, 2012– Smart design meets urban style as Hyundai unveiled its Veloster C3 Roll Top concept during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. Expanding on the qualities that have made the Veloster a sales success, the C3(which stands for Convertible 3-door) combines open-air freedom with the style of a coupe and the functionality of a tailgate. The Veloster’s efficient coupe design with hidden passenger-side third door introduces an innovative dual-function roll top and tailgate, adding unique utility to a convertible.

HIGHLIGHTS OF VELOSTER C3 ROLL TOP CONCEPT

• · Based on the Veloster’s three-door coupe design
• · Dual-function convertible roof that rolls backwards and forwards
• · Tailgate replaces hatchback for added utility
• · Custom fixed-gear bicycle-inspired design
• · Repurposed skateboards line cargo floor
• · Repurposed industrial truck tarps create convertible soft top

 

 

 

“We were inspired by the proverb ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss,” said Chris Chapman, chief designer, Hyundai Design North America. “The Veloster C3 Roll Top concept offers the ‘no strings attached’ freedom of a roll top convertible and customizable utility that fits an everyday, to a play day dual lifestyle.”

 

 

DUAL PERSONALITIES= ENHANCED UTILITY

Designed by Hyundai Design North America, the Veloster C3Roll Top concept offers a distinctive canvas roof that opens to the rear or windshield of the vehicle. The cleverly designed dual-function power-retractable roof combined with the tailgate gives the C3a dual personality. In convertible mode with the top rolled back, the C3 is a free spirit for driving along the Pacific Coast Highway. Roll the top forward, open the tailgate, fold the rear seats and the C3 goes into recreation mode - perfect for surfing, biking or kayaking.

 From Zuma to Sunset, stash boards in the back and go from surfing at the beach with friends to cruising the streets of downtown Los Angeles with the top down in seconds.  The simple top is the perfect answer to the dual lifestyle and is completely customizable.

 

 

French and Italian Car Show 2012

 

A pair of DeTomasos

French and Italian Car Show 2012
Story and Photographs By Eric Musarra

This event is a favorite of hard core collectors in Southern Califoria; not dilettantes who are in and out of a marquee briefly; only there in an effort to make a fast buck. These owners are in it for the long haul, many of whom owning a car for 30-40 years.  You see many more cars still in the restoration process and various works in progress,  than at any other show. One of the four organizers told us ( as well as intrepid reporter Wallace Wyss) that the show originally came about after Concours Italiano wouldn’t let some of their fans enter (maybe this was before barn finds were acceptable at shows).  Created in retaliation, and now thriving with one show each year in Woodley Park, along with a British car show at another time of the year.
              This year featured a strong showing of Alfas as usual, including two that looked like early ‘50s race cars, possibly re-bodied with all new bodywork to look like early 50s but drive trains of ‘50s or later years.  In regards to the Fiats, it was a good sign for Chrysler that there were upwards of ten new Fiats among 40 or so original era Fiats; some heavily modified, showing that the new Fiat owners are not afraid to get their hands dirty and their wallets lighted in order to make their innocuous looking cars a force to be reckoned with.

Fine art print red 427 Cobra at Laguna on canvas 16" x 20"

Up for grabs is a 16x20 embellished giclee on canvas depicting a red 427 Cobra in the pits at the 2012 Monterey Rolex event from a front 3/4 view by artist Wallace A. Wyss.

 

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Super-realism style.

Measures 16" x 20" gallery wrapped around the edges of a wood frame.

This one is "embellished" which means that a print was first made on canvas and then the artist repainted it all over again.  Embellishing is old tradition that goes back to the origins of printmaking.  This piece is truly captivating in all three dimensions with distinct textures and bristles adding a unique and personal touch.

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